Visible Spectrum is a series to spotlight talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. Ingrid Peterson is the physics division safety coordinator and the microsystems lab manager. She has a doctorate in physics from UC Santa Barbara, holds eight patents, and had a long career in the semiconductor industry before coming to Berkeley Lab. Her colleague notes: “She has a great can-do … [Read more...]
Lab Virtual Runaround Is Oct. 23
A Twist On the Traditional Runaround For 42 years, the Runaround brought hundreds of employees together to run, walk, bike, and even hula hoop, up and down the hills of the Lab’s main site. This year, pandemic safety precautions and teleworking will not enable the traditional race to take place. But the event will continue on Friday, Oct. 23, at noon! This year, a new virtual approach … [Read more...]
Three Questions for Benjamin Cameron
Last year the Lab was faced with several Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) which provided unique challenges to a large scientific community such as the Lab. Ben Cameron is a high-voltage electrician in Facilities. He is one of the few employees at the Lab in this pivotal role. Normally he uses his skills to support repairs, planned maintenance power shutdowns and other high voltage activity … [Read more...]
Three Questions for Keileigh Bennett
Last year the Lab was faced with several Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) which provided unique challenges to a large scientific community such as the Lab. A diverse group of experts from across the Lab community came together to form the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and ensure the Lab could successfully manage PSPS events. Keileigh Bennett is Facilities and Operations Department Head. … [Read more...]
Three Questions for Karen Lingua
Last year the Lab was faced with several Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) which provided unique challenges to a large scientific community such as the Lab. Karen Lingua is a Procurement Program Manager in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). As Finance Section Chief in the Emergency Operations Center, Karen, in rotation with two of her peers from OCFO, plays a vital role by … [Read more...]