Mismatch Boosts
Solar Efficiency

Start-Up From Lab
Plans to Go Public

Nanotechnology company Nanosys Inc., a start-up that was founded on Berkeley Lab technology developed in the research lab of materials scientist Paul Alivisatos, plans to go public with an initial stock offering valued at up to $115 million, according to a regulatory filing. Nanosys, based in Palo Alto, specializes in nanotechnology -- the manipulation of atoms and molecules in a variety of applications. Its patented materials are used in solar cells, biological sensors, specialized coatings, and microelectronic devices. The Lab's technology transfer department licensed many of the inventions to Nanosys. Full story.

Ultrafast X-Ray Meeting
In San Diego Today

Nearly 150 scientists from around the world will converge on the La Jolla Marriott in San Diego today through Saturday for the first international meeting on ultrafast x-ray science. Coordinated by Berkeley Lab and the researchers involved in the development of LUX (Linac/Laser-Based Ultrafast X-Ray Facility), the workshop is designed to bring together laser practitioners and accelerator-based x-ray researchers to define Fourth Generation Light Source characteristics that will be used to study events that occur at the femtosecond and attosecond time scale. Go here for workshop details.

Lab Physicist Wins
Postdoc Lecture Prize

Heeger

Karsten Heeger, a scientist in the Lab's Physics Division, was the recent recipient of Case Western Reserve University's Michelson Postdoctoral Prize Lectureship. It is awarded annually to a junior scholar active in any field of physics. Heeger visited the campus last week and presented three lectures on neutrino research at the Lab. He also received an honorarium of $1000.

Nanotech Forum to Look
At Bay Area Prospects

The Berkeley Nanotechnology Forum, sponsored by the Berkeley Nanotechnology Club on campus and Berkeley Lab's Molecular Foundry, will be held on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Haas School of Business. The forum is designed to bring together Berkeley students and alumni interested in nanotechnology. It will give attendees a picture of nanotechnology in the Bay Area, highlight Berkeley's world-class capabilities in nanotechnology, and explore the career implications of nanotechnology for scientists, engineers and business students. Registration is limited to 300 attendees. The conference is free to Nanotech Club members who are current Berkeley students or Lab employees. Go here for the agenda, and here for registration.

'MoveSMART' Training
Begins Tomorrow

Laboratory employees involved in moving and lifting activities at work are encouraged to attend the "MoveSMART" workshops taking place tomorrow and Friday. The classes will focus on practical injury prevention, developing safe behaviors, and heightening safety culture. The two-hour classes begin at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. on Friday. Two "refresher" classes will also be offered on Friday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. All classes take place in Building 51-201. Go here to register.