Equity is a key piece of the Lab’s inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability, or IDEA, strategy. Equity is about opportunity parity. Everyone can participate in creating an equitable work environment at Berkeley Lab. We asked Hans Bechtel, a research scientist at the ALS, for his thoughts on equity at the Lab. Elements: How do you define equity? Hans Bechtel: … [Read more...]
Three Questions for Shilpani Perera on Export Control
You may have heard the phrase “export control,” but what does it really mean and why is it important? Shilpani Perera, the Lab’s new Export Compliance Officer, sheds some light on the Lab’s program and how it impacts our research. Elements: Can you provide a quick overview of what export control is? Perera: The U.S. government regulates the transfer of products, technology, software and … [Read more...]
Three Questions For Deepti Tanjore on Diversity
Diversity is a significant component of the Lab’s IDEA strategy for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diversity refers to the variety of backgrounds, cultures, disciplines, and approaches to problem-solving. These differences supply the unique perspectives that drive innovation. Diversity applies to the way we work and to the ways we recruit, hire, and promote employees. Deepti … [Read more...]
Three Questions For Kat Bedford on Inclusion
The Lab’s inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability - IDEA - strategy begins with inclusion. Inclusion refers to building a welcoming environment where everyone feels respected, heard, supported, and valued and can fully participate. We asked Kat Bedford, a member of the Facilities team, for her thoughts on inclusion at the Lab. Elements: How do you define … [Read more...]
Three Questions For Misha Gonzalez
Misha Gonzalez, an architect in the Facilities Division at the Lab, is the recent recipient of the Kevin McCauley Memorial Outstanding Staff Award, given annually to recognize staff members at the University of California, who are supportive and inclusive of staff, and encourage equity, diversity, and community, are forward thinking, and do not compromise quality. In our Three Questions For … [Read more...]