IDEA Brown Bag for Staff – July 18, 2019
Chief DEI Officer Lady Idos will lead a series of IDEA Brown Bag sessions for staff. This is a safe place to bring questions and feedback on diversity & inclusion at the Lab, and how you can help shape the conversation. No reservations are required. Date: July 18, 2019 Time: 12 noon – 1 pm […]
Staff Share Their Experiences With ‘Rising Sun’ Students
Lab staff — including Rhett Persaud, Christian White, and Grace Li — gave presentations as part of an orientation for summer students participating in the Rising Sun, a green training, employment, and residential efficiency organization headquartered in Oakland. More>>
Staff Volunteer for Rebuilding Together; Lab Donates Funds
Lab employees recently volunteered with Rebuilding Together to make improvements to the Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program’s facilities at the Ed Roberts Campus. The Lab also donated $10,000 to Rebuilding Together, which provides critical repairs to nonprofits and community organizations. More>>
Seeking Volunteers for Summer Engineering Program for Local High School Students
Discover Engineering Summer Residential Camp is seeking volunteers! Program Goal: To create a seamless transition for students from high school Engineering Pathways to post-secondary education aligned with high-wage, high-demand, high-skill careers in the East Bay Region. To increase persistence to completion of Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and MESA Program (Math Engineering Science Achievement) students […]
Lab Scientist to Speak at East Bay Science Cafe Thursday Evening
Jacklyn Gates, Group Leader of the Heavy Element Group, will explain how six new elements were added to the periodic table in the last seven years, and the techniques scientists use to construct and deduce the physical and chemical properties of new elements in a talk Thursday evening. More>>
Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Outreach Opportunities for June – August
Dear Berkeley Lab Colleagues, Please join us on a new chapter of enhanced community outreach and engagement through K-12 STEM Programs! As we establish new connections and rekindle relationships, we look forward to working with the entire Lab staff on new programs, updated curriculum content, and building stronger STEM pipeline with students in the East […]
Talk for Postdocs on Science Communication & Outreach
The Postdoc Association’s peer-to-peer mentoring activities continue this month with a talk by Faith Dukes, manager of the Lab’s K-12 program. She will discuss science communication and outreach on Thursday, June 6, at noon in Perseverance Hall (Bldg. 54-130). Bring your lunch and questions. More>>
Get Training to Teach STEM at June 6 Session
Interested in becoming a STEM education ambassador? The next training session on STEM teaching modules is Thursday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. Three different teaching kits will be covered. Stay for one or all three modules. More information and sign up sheet>>
High School Students Get a Glimpse of Life at the Lab
The Lab’s K-12 Program hosted nearly 80 students last week. During their two-day visit, students engaged with Lab stuff during Q&A sessions, speed networking, tours, and talks. The K-12 program thanks the volunteers who shared their STEM inspirations and encouraged the students to be curious. More>>
Lab Shares Science With Community at Oakland Public Schools Events
Berkeley Lab scientists and staff shared their excitement for STEM at two events with Oakland public schools last week. On May 4, Lab volunteers helped Prescott Elementary celebrate 150 years of education, and on May 8, they led activities during the Oakland Unified School District Science Fair. More>>
