Live Science: Element of Discovery – February 5, 2021
The Live Science Series is hosted by the K-12 STEM Education and Outreach team at Berkeley Lab. Each episode in the series highlights research at the lab in a fun and simple way for the public to learn more about exciting STEM research. The Live Science series has explored topics including 3D design, atmospheric science, […]
Become a Lab Ambassador – Spring 2021
The Berkeley Lab Ambassador Program strives to advance the Lab’s efforts to increase diverse representation through participating in diversity conferences, career fairs, and networking events. Sign up to be an ambassador and support one of the upcoming talent outreach events this year. 2021 Ambassador Conferences Oregon State College of Engineering: National Labs Networking Night (virtual), […]
Register Now: Family Science Night – January 28, 2021
Join Scientific Adventures and Berkeley Lab for a free virtual hour of climate science fun and family entertainment. Date: Thursday, January 28 Time: 5:30 pm Registration required Scientific Adventures for Girls and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory K-12 are hosting a free virtual STEM night for Bay Area families. With Groundhog Day just around the corner, […]
Overview of K-12 Summer Programming – January 14, 2021
Learn about outreach opportunities for the K-12 team’s high school summer programs. This year, we are hosting 3 programs for students to learn more about STEM professions and experience working in STEM. This info session will cover each program overview and their different volunteer roles. Date: Thursday, January 14 Time: 11 am – 12 noon […]
Call for Summer High School Mentors
The K-12 team at Berkeley Lab will work with mentors to provide projects for students during summer 2021. Those who are interested in mentoring will be expected to take part in mentor training and additional meetings to help prepare for working with students. When: Summer (late June – July) – virtual projects What: Berkeley Lab […]
Friday Live Science: Particle Detectives – November 20, 2020
The Live Science Series is hosted by the K-12 STEM Education and Outreach office at Berkeley Lab. Each episode in the series highlights research at the lab in a fun and simple way for the public to learn more about exciting STEM research. Make sure to download the worksheet beforehand (uploaded to the LBNLnext website) […]
Visible Spectrum: Faith Dukes, K-12 STEM Education
The Visible Spectrum series spotlights talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. In this month’s installment, learn how Faith Dukes encourages students to consider a career pathway in STEM through the Lab’s multiple educational programs. Faith Dukes holds a doctorate in physical chemistry and acts as the manager of K-12 STEM education and outreach […]
Call for Career Talk Panelists
The Lab’s K-12 STEM Education team is looking for speakers to volunteer for a new virtual career talk series. Talks will be scheduled bi-monthly on Fridays starting late fall. Upcoming topics are currently listed on the signup form, but new themes for early next year are welcome. Throughout the year, there are many requests for […]
Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Education and Outreach Volunteer Opportunities
Learn About Programs Supporting Teachers this Fall On Thursday, October 1, 10 AM, we will be discussing volunteer opportunities for Live Science and our Let’s Talk About STEM programs (listed individually below). This Fall, STEM educators will have the opportunity to book subject exploration, career chat, or virtual tour sessions. In this info session, we’ll […]
Ambassador Program Fall 2020 Outreach Events
The IDEA Office and Kelly Johnson, Berkeley Lab’s Talent Outreach Manager, are seeking Lab Ambassadors for a series of fall outreach events. What is a Lab Ambassador? The Ambassador Program, started in 2014 by former Lab Director Paul Alivisatos, is designed to advance our efforts to increase underrepresented groups at the Lab. Interested staff attend […]
