Replay: All-Hands Meeting with DOE Secretary Chris Wright

Secretary Wright took an opportunity to share his love of science that started in childhood with the Lab community in an all-hands meeting during his visit to the Lab on Thursday, May 29. This passion to understand the working of the stars led him to a career in energy, working not only in oil and gas but nuclear, solar, and geothermal. 

He completed an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at MIT and graduate work in Electrical Engineering at UC Berkeley and MIT. 

New AV Recording Studio 

The Lab’s IT Division manages the studio, which is built to handle both in-studio and Zoom guests. The studio has professional equipment and is all set up, so you can book your recording time and come to the studio ready to record. At the end of the session, the IT team will send you audio and video files that can be edited into a final product.

This video interview, direct from Building 50B, explains how several Lab colleagues are already using the new recording studio.

Learn more about the recording studio and how to make a reservation.

AI@LBNL Webinar Series #4: Preparing Science to Take Advantage of AI

Dr. Sarah Richardson, a leader in integrating machine learning with microbial genomics to drive innovation in industrial biotechnology, addresses the challenges of applying AI to scientific research. She highlights the critical need for proper infrastructure, well-curated data, and workforce readiness, and explains why overcoming these hurdles is essential for scientists to fully harness AI’s potential.

AI@LBNL Webinar Series #3: Building Infrastructure for Cutting-Edge Scientific AI

Wahid Bhimji from NERSC’s Data and AI Services Group and Adam Stone, Chief Technology Officer and Director of Berkeley Lab's IT Division, discuss efforts to build infrastructure that supports pioneering scientific AI research.

AI@LBNL Webinar Series #2: Planning the Future for (and with) AI at Berkeley Lab

Carol Burns, Deputy Lab Director for Research and Chief Research Officer, discusses the ongoing efforts to develop Berkeley Lab’s AI strategy, outlines her goals for a two-day AI workshop this fall to refine that strategy, and explains how lab staff can contribute to achieving these goals.

AI@LBNL Webinar Series #1: FASST Update

Carol Burns, Deputy Director for Research hosts ALD Computational Sciences Jonathan Carter in the first of a weekly webinar series "AI@LBNL".  Join Dr. Carter as he presents an overview and 'roadmap' of DOE's FASST (Frontiers in AI for Science, Security and Technology).

Community Engaged Research: A Fireside Chat

The Laboratory Directorate is launching a Labwide speaker series on community engaged research to showcase CER researchers and projects across Berkeley Lab, and highlight examples and promising practices to strengthen community partnerships. The kick-off event was held on Tuesday, August 27th from 12:00-1:00 pm in the B50 Auditorium, with a virtual option for those unable to join in person. This fireside chat panel will feature Associate Lab Directors Mary Ann Piette and Bill Collins, Division Director Tom Kirchstetter, and will be moderated by Deputy Lab Director for Research and Chief Research Officer, Carol Burns.