Lab Updates From Strategic Communications

Director’s Charts Show Spread of Coronavirus

November 30, 2020

The recent COVID-19 reports have all Bay Area counties, except for Marin, as widespread​. The impact of the possible spreading of the virus over the holiday will not show up in reported positive tests for another few weeks. You can see the marker for the Bay Area, California, and the United States from two weeks ago as a comparison to the current statistics. The bottom chart shows the spread of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Directorate

Q&A with Lab Director Mike Witherell; Join the State of the Lab Town Hall Monday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.

October 14, 2020

Lab Director Mike Witherell and other members of Lab senior leadership will update employees on the current status and future direction of Berkeley Lab’s research mission and operations on Monday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to noon at streaming.lbl.gov. Lab Chief Communications Officer John German sat down with Director Witherell recently for a sneak peek at his talk and a look at some of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Directorate

DOE’s Science and Technology Matrix: Collaborating with International Researchers while Protecting U.S. Interests

September 29, 2020

Collaborating with international researchers is at the heart of what we do at the Lab, and as a taxpayer-funded institution, it is our responsibility to continue that collaboration in a manner that continues our spirit of openness while protecting the economic interests of the United States.  The Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced the Science and Technology (S&T) Matrix in order to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Directorate, DOE, Updates

Horst Simon to Step Down as DLD for Research and CRO in 2021

August 26, 2020

Colleagues, After more than 10 years serving as Berkeley Lab’s Deputy Director for Research and Chief Research Officer, Horst Simon has informed me of his intent to step down from this role. His decision to leave what some believe is the best job in the entire UC system comes at a time when, despite recent challenges – including a pandemic – the Lab’s research programs are in excellent shape. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Directorate

Gary May’s Diversity Mission: Creating Change By Helping Others  

August 11, 2020

Join us for a Lab-wide Town Hall with UC Chancellor Gary May and Lab Director Mike Witherell on Tuesday, August 18, at 1 p.m. at streaming.lbl.gov. Chancellor May became UC Davis Chancellor in 2017 after three decades at Georgia Tech, where he was Dean of the College of Engineering.  Throughout his career, Chancellor May has championed diversity and mentorship in both higher education and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Directorate, event

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