Open House for STEM Educators – Sept. 19, 2020
Learn about how Berkeley Lab’s K-12 programs can support your classroom’s STEM education goals Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM invites Bay Area educators to hear about our upcoming education and outreach programs. K-12 STEM Education and Outreach is part of the Government and Community Relations Office at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. Our aim is to provide […]
19th’s 100th: Inspire Next Generation of Women
Volunteer to mentor and inspire the next generation of women. Berkeley Lab will host several high school students from various programs in the East Bay Area this summer. Internships will focus on project-based learning and mentors will work with the K-12 team to provide projects. Learn more here.
Help Guide Scientific Adventures for Girls
Scientific Adventures for Girls is in need of virtual teaching assistants for their after school programming this fall. Volunteers will lead hands-on activities in the afternoons for girls in grades K-6. Sign up by August 21.
Summer STEM Series for High Schoolers – July 24 & 31
The Lab’s K-12 Education and Outreach office is hosting a summer seminar series for high school students on STEM careers. The first panel, on July 10 at 10 a.m., will focus on science communication. Encourage your kids, as well as family and friends with children in high school, to participate. REGISTRATION Each week, researchers and […]
Kelly Johnson Joins Workforce Development Board
Kelly Johnson, co-chair of the African American Employee Resource Group, has been selected to serve on the Alameda County Workforce Development Board, representing Berkeley Lab. Johnson frequently works with community partners to help build the Lab’s talent pipeline. The board provides support for employers and job seekers in the county.
Live Science: Sustainability & Soil Science – July 10, 2020
The K-12 Education office invites Lab employees and their families to join a live science demonstration and activity on Friday, July 10, at 2 p.m. Learn about soil science and get tips on how to upgrade your home composting systems. Check out our website for more live science events. Composting is a great way to […]
Be a Mentor for Berkeley Community Scholars
Berkeley Community Scholars, a nonprofit that helps Berkeley High School graduates from low-income families go to college, is seeking STEM mentors. Want to learn more? Submit a mentor interest form by Friday, June 12. Mentor a Scholar Our mentoring program provides a sustained, community-based network of personal support, information and resources to BCS High Hopes […]
‘Live Science’ Presentation on the ALS – June 19, 2020
Ever wonder what goes on within Berkeley Lab’s iconic dome building? The Lab’s particle accelerator supports research in a wide variety of fields. In this episode, airing Friday, June 19, at 2 p.m., we’ll build a crystal together and learn how x-ray crystallography is used to examine structures. All webinar links can be found at […]
Share Your Passion: Be A ‘Live Science’ Presenter
Throughout the summer, the Lab’s K-12 office is hosting live science webinars for employees and their families, and the community. Consider presenting your research, hobby, or other activity you enjoy during future episodes in the series. Sign up here! Live Science is a virtual series in which researchers at Berkeley Lab share their work and […]
Volunteers Sought for SAGE-S Virtual STEM Camp
In partnership with SLAC National Laboratory, we will be hosting a one week virtual summer camp for 105 girls from August 2 through August 7. Both National Laboratories have been working hard to develop engaging talks, projects, and professional growth workshops for the participants to take part in. We are now soliciting additional volunteers to operate as group guides, facilitate activities, and/or participate […]
