Summer Intern Requests Due Feb. 27
Project descriptions for summer interns in scientific, engineering, and technical fields are due to Workforce Development & Education by Feb. 27. Interested mentors can read the applicant review guide for more information.
Volunteer to Bring Science to Local Classrooms
The Lab’s K-12 Office will offer volunteer training on BLISS kits on Friday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. BLISS kits are designed for elementary school classrooms and cover science topics and science communication. Click to learn more about the available loaner kits and register for training.
Volunteer to Help at MESA Day
Volunteer to help at MESA Day, a design and engineering event for high school students at CSU East Bay on March 7. MESA is a college and career program that promotes diversity in STEM education. REGISTRATION FORM
Inspiring STEM Careers in the Everglades
In 2018, JGI embarked on a pilot project with biology students from Boca Raton Community High School in Florida to apply the latest molecular techniques to learn more about the microbial communities in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The data from that project has just been published. Read the full story: Inspiring STEM Careers Through […]
Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Upcoming Outreach Opportunities
Mentors Needed for Spring Mentoring When: Spring 2020 – Beginning February What: We are partnering with Pilot City to provide students an opportunity to conduct a small project this spring. Mentors will provide a project for students to complete in their classrooms over a six week period. High School teachers will guide students with the help of their […]
Bring a Kid to Work Day – April 17, 2020
Berkeley Lab will be celebrating Bring a Kid to Work Day on April 17, 2020! Formerly known as Daughters and Sons to Work day, kids from ages 9 to 16 are welcome to participate in activities around the Lab. T-Shirt contest opens Feb 3, 2020 Registration opens March 16, 2020 To volunteer, sign up here
Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Outreach Opportunities for January – April
JANUARY K-12 Outreach Training Sessions When: Thursday, January 23, 2020, 9:00 am and 1:00pm (Sessions are 2 hours in length) Where: 2-100B What: Volunteers interested in learning how to facilitate BLISS KIT modules should attend this session. Sessions are two hours in length and will cover module content, science communication and classroom management. Sessions will […]
Women Scientists Sought for Outreach Event
The Lab will host 90 young women from the Engineering Academies at Pinole and Richmond high schools on Thursday, Jan. 30. Women scientists and engineers at the Lab are invited to take part in a lunch session and short tours for the students. Volunteer to help support women in STEM.
Lab Hosts Science Contest for High Schoolers
Berkeley Lab is capping its celebration of the International Year of the Periodic Table with a contest for high school students. Those who best describe their favorite element with words and a visual component can win a Lab tour for their entire class. Deadline for entries is Dec. 6. More information and registration >>
New Career Pathways Office Created
A new Career Pathways office in the Lab Directorate will support career development in the scientific areas. Initially, the office brings together the existing Postdoc Scholars and Early Career Enrichment programs. Later, the office will support hiring, promotion, faculty appointments, and more. Full article>>
