By Julie Chao and Aliyah Kovner David Richardson’s job is literally to make sure the light stays on. But it’s not just any light – it’s a very special X-ray light that could play a crucial role in an eventual treatment for COVID-19. Richardson, an ALS operator, is among the essential workers supporting COVID-19 research. The ALS is a synchrotron facility operated by Berkeley Lab for the … [Read more...]
Three Questions for Leticia Ericson on COVID-19 and Increased Family Stress
Meet Leticia Ericson of the Lab’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office (EEO/AA). The office works to prevent and protect Lab community members from discrimination and ensure their access to equal opportunities. The Lab’s EEO/AA program also oversees Title IX reporting requirements, which includes domestic abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. An increase in domestic … [Read more...]
3Q4: Cait Youngquist on Branding and Creativity
Cait started her creative career in high school as editor in chief of her school’s literary magazine. There was no staff to teach the subject, so she figured it out as she went. In college, she served an apprenticeship as a student designer, and after graduation from Mills College with a degree in literature and creative writing, she became a junior art director. She continued her education in … [Read more...]
Three Questions for Leslie Kleiman on Conflict Resolution
Meet Leslie Kleiman, who manages the Lab’s Conflict Resolution Services Program. The program supports the prompt and productive resolution of any problems relating to the workplace using a variety of services, including mediation, facilitated conversation, conflict coaching, and other resources. What are some of the most common types of conflicts you resolve? Distilled to their essence, most … [Read more...]
Three Questions for Jay Krous on Zoom Security
Jay Krous leads the Lab’s cyber security team, within the Information Technology division. In this 3Q4 feature he discusses Zoom usage in light of recent media coverage. Is Zoom safe to use? Yes, recent events have not changed the Lab’s view that Zoom is an appropriately secure video conferencing solution for work-related meetings. Zoom, which is offered by Berkeley Lab and UC campuses … [Read more...]