Dear colleagues, Last night in an abundance of caution, the Lab curtailed operations for today, Monday, due to a forecast of high probability for thunderstorms, erratic winds, and lightning strikes in the East Bay. The forecasted weather dissipated early and inclement conditions are not expected to occur in the East Bay today. Therefore the Lab will reopen beginning at 10 a.m. today to those … [Read more...]
Lab Closed at Midnight Tonight (August 24) Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Dear colleagues, Due to the high fire danger and the probability of lightning strikes in the East Bay hills overnight, all Lab sites will be closed to almost all personnel beginning at midnight tonight and will remain in a curtailed operational state through Monday, August 24. Only fire, emergency services, life safety, and designated Operations personnel will be permitted on site. If you are … [Read more...]
August 18: Use of Admin Leave for Employees Affected by Power Outages
Lab supervisors and managers, Unplanned power outages in the Bay Area may prevent some teleworking employees from working from home for short periods of time this week. The Labs Administrative Leave for Emergencies policy allows for paid Administrative Leave in situations in which an employee is prevented from working due to a public emergency. For time cards due at noon today, please code … [Read more...]
Three Questions For Postdocs Oisin Creaner & Lígia Diana Pinto de Almeida Amorin
Without postdocs, where would the Lab be? Postdocs are critical to the work and mission of the Lab. There are currently more than 500 postdocs at the Lab, more than at any other national laboratory. About 80% hail from overseas. To support the Lab’s postdocs, the Career Pathways Office (CPO) offers monthly orientations, resource workshops, and professional development, and serves as a central … [Read more...]
Berkeley Lab Scientists Win ACS National Awards
The American Chemical Society has granted the ACS Award for Creative Advances in Environmental Science & Technology to Allen Goldstein of the Energy Technologies Area, and the Arthur C. Cope Award to John Hartwig of the Chemical Sciences Division. Goldstein is a chemist and faculty scientist/engineer in the Sustainable Energy and Environmental Systems Department in the Energy Technologies … [Read more...]