Today at Berkeley Lab: September 22, 2005

Thursday, September 22, 2005

Today

10 a.m.
EHS 614
Satellite Accumulation Areas Management
Bldg. 70A-3377

11 a.m.
NCEM
A Novel Mechanism of Phase Separation for Pb on Ge(111)
Yu Sato, UC Davis
Bldg.72-201

1:30 p.m.
EHS 256
LockOut/TagOut Verification
Bldg. 70A-3377

1:30 p.m.
Materials Sciences
Bifunctional Catalysts for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO by Hydrocarbons
Christopher Marshall, Argonne Lab
Bldg. 66 Auditorium

4 p.m.
Physics
Report on the Rome Atlas Meeting
Ian Hinchliffe
Bldg. 50A-5132

4 p.m.
UC Berkeley
New Developments in TEM for Materials Science
Nigel Browning, UC Davis
348 Hearst Mining Bldg.

Tomorrow

8 a.m.
EHS 206
Crane/Hoist Operator: Over 2 Tons
Bldg. 70A-3377

Noon
Yoga Club
Class With Naomi Hartwig
Bldg. 70-191

1 p.m.
Scientific Computing
Climate and Carbon Software Engineering and Research on High-End Computers
Forrest Hoffman, Oak Ridge Lab
Bldg. 50A-5132

1:30 p.m.
EHS 60
Ergonomic Awareness for Computer Users
Bldg. 70A-3377

2 p.m.
UC Berkeley
Quantum Dot Lasers: Challenges and Potential
Alexey Kovsh, NL Nanosemiconductor GmbH
390 Hearst Mining Bldg.

Morning Editions: Corned Beef Hash and Eggs with Toast
Tomorrow's Breakfast:
Biscuits and Gravy with 2 Eggs
Market Carvery: Tandoori Chicken with Rice and Vegetables
The Fresh Grille: BBQ Pork Sandwich with Coleslaw and Fries
Menutainment: Lamb Curry with Rice and Vegetables

B'fast:	6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Lunch:	11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Full menu

Lab Website Included
In Energy-Saving Story

O.K., so you've been putting off weatherizing your home or replacing that aging dishwasher with an energy- efficient model. With the impact of Hurricane Katrina promising higher energy costs this winter, is it finally time to get started on all those energy-saving projects? The best way to get an idea where you can save money is to do an energy audit. At energystar.gov, use the Home Energy Analysis link to get recommendations based on a simple questionnaire. For a more detailed audit, go to Berkeley Lab's Home Energy Saver website. Full story.

Electrochemist Cairns
Joins Honorary Society





Cairns

Elton Cairns, with the Lab's Environmental Energy Technologies Division, has been inducted as an honorary member to the International Society of Electrochemistry. Cairns and his research group study the "fundamental properties and behavior of electrodes employed in high-performance rechargeable batteries and fuel cells." He is the former director of what was then called the Environment and Energy Division. Go here to read a story on the history of electrochemical research at the Lab and Cairns' role in its formation.

Safety Survey Deadline
Extended to Tomorrow

A questionnaire on Berkeley Lab's safety culture will be available for completion through close of business tomorrow. Lab employees are encouraged to comment on the services provided by Environment, Health and Safety in this 10-minute, 30-question survey. Results will contribute to making the Lab a safer place to work. All input is anonymous. Go here to take the survey.

Charity Effort Hopes
To Collect One Ton
Of Food

The food drive to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina, announced in the Sept. 15 issue of Today at Berkeley Lab, continues with the goal of collecting a ton of food, says organizer Deborah Martin. So far, nearly 330 pounds have been gathered. Drop-off points include the cafeteria, and Buildings 69 entryway, 69-229, 76-222, 003-146 (Calvin Lab), 943-275 (OSF), and 100 (JGI).

WEATHER

Partly cloudy.
High: 74° (23° C)

Extended Forecast

SECURITY CONDITION

SECON level 3

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