Association for Women in Science Membership Open to All Lab Employees
A 50-year History of Championing Women in Science Founded in 1971, AWIS has been the leading advocate for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to achieve business growth, social change, and innovation. With over 30 grassroots chapters, we are dedicated to driving excellence in STEM by achieving equity and full participation of women. […]
Achieving Equitable Representation for Women of Color at Our National Labs – March 29, 2022
Argonne National Laboratory will host a discussion on Achieving Equitable Representation for Women of Color at Our National Labs. DATE: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 TIME: 11 am – 12: 30 pm PDT/1:00–2:30 p.m. CDT Registration Required – Free Virtual Event Argonne National Laboratory Director Paul Kearns will host the event, which will include opening remarks […]
Molecular Foundry IDEA Seminar: Women in the Workplace: Impacts of COVID, and Where to Go from Here – October 5, 2021
An IDEA Seminar: Megan Greenfield, McKinsey & Company Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Time: 11:00 am Talk Title: Women in the Workplace: Impacts of COVID, and Where to Go from Here Zoom Link This seminar is presented by the Molecular Foundry Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability Committee Abstract: The evidence is clear that COVID-19 has had an […]
Women@Energy: Akanksha Menon
In a new Q&A on Energy.gov, Akanksha Menon, a thermal scientist in the Energy Technologies Area, talks about what inspired her STEM career path, what excites her most about working at Berkeley Lab, and tips for someone looking to enter her field. Dr. Akanksha Menon is an ITRI-Rosenfeld Postdoctoral Fellow and thermal scientist in the […]
Picture a Scientist Documentary Film Screening – March 21 – 23, 2021
In honor of Women’s History Month, Berkeley Lab invites you to a virtual screening of the documentary Picture a Scientist in advance of the panel discussion with Jennifer Doudna on March 24 at 12 noon. Dates: Sunday, March 21 – Tuesday, March 23, 2021 PICTURE A SCIENTIST chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing […]
NASEM: We See You: The Power of Female STEM Role Models On and Off the Screen – March 17, 2021
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s (NASEM) Committee on Women in Science and Engineering and the Science & Entertainment Exchange Presents: We See You: The Power of Female STEM Role Models On and Off the Screen Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Time: 1-2 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED Women have made groundbreaking contributions to science […]
Women’s History Month: A different way of being and knowing: Nurturing the next generation of Black Indigenous Women of Color Scientists – March 31, 2021
The Women’s Scientist and Engineers Council and Latin American and Native American Employee Resource Group are proud to co-host a talk by Dr. Mayra Padilla: A different way of being and knowing: Nurturing the next generation of Black Indigenous Women of Color Scientists. Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm Watch the […]
Women’s History Month Learning Resources – 2021
The Women Scientists & Engineers Council (WSEC) has pulled together a great list of articles, videos, websites and more about Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. Take a look and learn something new! Women in Science and Engineering: History of Women at the Energy Department – Article on the history of women and their […]
Lab Joins National Academies’ Partner Network
Berkeley Lab is proud to join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s new Partner Network to work toward targeted, collective action on addressing and preventing sexual harassment across all disciplines. The Lab will join 12 other organizations in the inaugural cohort of organizations in the Partner Network to participate actively in the Action […]
Picture a Scientist Panel with Dr. Doudna – March 24, 2021
The producers of Picture a Scientist will host a live virtual event in partnership with ProQuest and Scientific American, featuring Dr. Raychelle Burks, and Dr. Jane Willenbring, and Nobel prize-winning chemist Dr. Jennifer Doudna.This event is free and open to all! Date: March 24, 2021 Time: 12 noon PT Registration Required (After registering, you will […]
