Filling in the Nuclear Data Gaps
December 22nd, 2016Berkeley Lab’s Nuclear Data Group is conducting new experiments to address common data needs in nuclear medicine, nuclear energy and fusion R&D, security, and counter-proliferation work. Lee Bernstein was recently brought aboard to lead the group. More>
A Holiday Message From Director Witherell
December 22nd, 2016As we enter the Christmas/New Year’s holiday season, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everybody at the Lab for their dedication and hard work over the past year. Please enjoy your well-earned time at home with family and friends. More>
Lab Attorney and His Daughter Pen and Paint a New Book on Birds
December 22nd, 2016Looking for a project to do together over last year’s holiday break, Robin Chiang of the Innovations & Partnerships Office and his daughter Rosalie collaborated on the book “A is for Albatross: Birds A-Z.” Robin drew the birds and Rosalie wrote the text and painted the birds. The book was a big hit at the Lab’s recent Holiday Craft Fair, with both signing copies of the self-published tome. More>
Health Net and Sutter Contract Negotiations Continue
December 22nd, 2016The University is receiving regular Sutter updates from Health Net and will inform Health Net members about the final outcome as soon as it is available. No action is needed at this time. Go here for details in the event Sutter Health is terminated from the Health Net Blue & Gold.
Photo Club ‘Anything Holiday’ Contest Winners Announced
December 22nd, 2016In first place is Haris Mahic (ALS). Tied for second are Janie Page (ETA), Karen Lingua (OCFO), Tim Kneafsey (EESA), and Ross Schaefer (Facilities). Tied for third are Stephen Czarnecki (ETA) and Matt Rivas (Facilities). Tied for fourth are John Christensen (EESA) and Jon Bertsch (JGI). Go here to view the winning images and for more on the Photo Club.
2016 Lab Science in Review
December 22nd, 2016From big gains in understanding Earth’s climate and environment, to advancements in health, computing, clean energy, imaging, cosmology, materials sciences, and energy efficiency, the Lab had a banner year of impactful research. Go here to view a social media round-up of the Lab’s scientific highlights.
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