Dear Colleagues, By close of business Thursday, March 19, Berkeley Lab is transitioning to curtailed operations at all Lab sites. We are preparing to remain in a curtailed operational state for 30 days. This will be evaluated on a daily basis, and we will keep you updated. At this time, we do not have a presumed or confirmed case of COVID-19 on Lab sites. However, as the number of cases rises in … [Read more...]
Message from the Director: The Lab’s response to COVID-19
Colleagues, We have been closely following the evolution of the COVID-19 coronavirus since January. I know it’s on your mind, and it’s very much on my mind as well. We’ve set up a Critical Incident Management Group (CIMG) of Lab experts to collect the best information available from evidence-based sources so that we can actively respond as the situation evolves. As part of our response, … [Read more...]
Jonathan Carter Is New ALD for Computing Sciences
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Jonathan Carter has been named Associate Lab Director for Computing Sciences (CS), effective Jan. 27, replacing Kathy Yelick, who stepped down in December. In his role as Area Deputy for Science in CS for the past few years, I have come to appreciate his experience in research, engineering, and operations, along with his skill in working across … [Read more...]
Individual Passed Away at Berkeley Lab Guest House
Colleagues, I was very sorry to learn today from Lab security that an individual passed away at the Guest House. To protect the privacy of the individual and their family, their name is not being publicly released. The Alameda County Coroner will be on site this afternoon to investigate the cause of death. On behalf of Berkeley Lab, we extend our deepest sympathies to the individual’s family, … [Read more...]
Three Questions For Lab Director Mike Witherell
We're all familiar with the Lab's leadership and its oversight relationships, including the University of California and the U.S. Department of Energy. You might not know that Berkeley Lab's director also has a high-level team of advisors. The Lab Advisory Board is made up of 15 distinguished scientific leaders from outside the Lab, appointed to renewable three-year terms by the UC President. … [Read more...]