Adam Arkin has been named as the new director of the Lab’s Physical Biosciences Division (PBD). His appointment is effective immediately. Paul Adams, who has served as acting division director since March 31, 2009, will remain as deputy division director. Arkin is a professor in the Department of Bioengineering at UC Berkeley and joined PBD in 1998. In 2002, he established the Virtual Institute for Microbial Stress and Survival research group. He is also the head of PBD’s Synthetic Biology Department and director of the Joint BioEnergy Institute’s Bioinformatics group. Arkin plans to build upon the cutting-edge science already taking place in PBD and align the division with Director Paul Alivisatos’s five strategies for the Lab. More>
Tonight at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, come see what it will take to create tomorrow's net-zero energy home as scientists reveal the secrets of cool roofs, smart windows, and computer-driven energy control systems. Bruce Nordman, Mary Ann Piette, and Iain Walker will introduce these topics — and answer questions — in a lively panel discussion hosted by the Public Affairs Department. The event starts at 7 p.m. at 2025 Addison St. Admission is free. More>
The Lab’s fourth annual Emergency Preparedness Fair takes place Tuesday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the cafeteria lawn and parking area. Activities include rides in the “Big Shaker” earthquake-simulation van (pictured), emergency supplies vendors, raffle prizes, giveaways, and a rescue dog demonstration. Alameda County Fire Department’s new Hazardous Materials van and UC Police Department’s Command Vehicle will also be on display. The fair is part of Emergency Preparedness Week, which also features talks on the Haiti Earthquake Response (Monday, 5/17) and the Science of the Hayward Fault (Thursday, 5/20). Both events take place at noon in the Building 50 Auditorium. Go here to watch a video from last year's fair and drill.
The UC Berkeley students of Celia Aragon, a researcher with Berkeley Lab’s Computational Research Division, will showcase their final projects for her class on “Information Visualization and Presentation.” The event takes place today from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in 110 South Hall on campus. Project topics include aging, Twitter superstars, paper maps, and the British Invasion. The course was offered through the UC Berkeley School of Information. More>
Thorlabs photonic sciences equipment and supplies have been upgraded in eBuy to a punchout to the Thorlabs website. The Thorlabs website is rich in content and has many attractive features including product pictures and availability that will enhance your buying experience for all photonic science needs. Free standard ground shipping is now included. Select the appropriate Government Scientific Source menu selection on the eBuy menu.
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