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 >>
Employee Resource Group (ERG) Open House
Would you like to learn more about Berkeley Lab’s Employee Resource Groups (ERG)? Come by Pers Hall for a chance to talk to ERG leaders and members and sign up to join one of the groups. Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Time: 12 noon – 1 pm Location: Building 54, Room 130 Pers Hall What […]
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Offices Launches New Employee Resource Group Website
The Berkeley Lab’s DEI office is pleased to announce the launch of the new Employee Resource Group (ERG) website: https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/ What is an Employee Resource Group (ERG) you ask? ERGs are groups of employees who join together based on shared characteristics or life experiences to provide fellowship, friendship and support, enhance career and personal development […]
Applications Sought for Lab’s Teaching Scholar Program
Lab researchers interested in strengthening their science communication skills, gain experience in educational settings, and connect with the local community are invited to apply for the Berkeley Lab Scholars program.
Share Thanksgiving With a Colleague
This program creates an opportunity for colleagues to celebrate Thanksgiving with an American family, and an opportunity for local colleagues to welcome their fellow LBLers to the Bay Area. This is an opportunity for both guests and hosts to learn about other countries, cultures, and religions. This program is free of charge, however, guests are […]
Applications for WD&E Summer 2020 Internships Now Open
Applications for Workforce Development & Education summer 2020 internships are now open. Undergrads, post baccalaureates, graduate students, and faculty must apply by Jan. 9. SULI eligibility now includes grad students. Mentors should prep project descriptions and encourage students to apply. More information>>
Need a Spring Intern? Contact WD&E
Workforce Development & Education seeks mentors for spring 2020 internships, which begin Jan. 13 and continue for 16 weeks. The deadline for offers is Dec. 20. Click for more information and instructions on reviewing applicants and selecting interns.
Lab Takes Part in National Lab Day Student Outreach
Researchers from national labs interacted with high school seniors during the recent National Lab Day in Toledo, OH. Lab Director Mike Witherell (pictured with Representative Marcy Kaptur) greeted the students, and Lab physicist Michael Barnett screened a planetarium show he produced. Full Story>>
TECHWOMEN2019 Emerging Leaders Seminar – October 28, 2019
TechWomen is an initiative of the US Department of State that brings emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East together with their professional counterparts in the United States for a mentorship and exchange program. Berkeley Lab has been hosting Emerging Leaders from […]
Mentors Sought for Lab Internship Programs
Workforce Development & Education (WD&E) seeks mentors in scientific, engineering, and technical fields to work with undergraduates, teachers, and faculty collaborators. WD&E internship programs have fall and spring terms with a 16-week commitment, while the summer term has a 10-week commitment. More information on the Berkeley Lab Mentorship Program.
