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9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
EHS
Onsite Chair Massages
Bldg. 26-115
9 a.m.
EHS
CSE Permit Writer
Bldg. 70A-3377
11 a.m.
Berkeley Lab Institute
eRoom Basics
Bldg. 6-2202
Noon
Yoga Club
Yoga with Naomi Hartwig
Bldg. 70-191
1:30 p.m.
Life Sciences
Delineating the Regulatory Networks Promoting Lymphoid Cell Fate Decisions
Barbara Kee, U. of Chicago
Bldg. 977-120 (Berkeley West Biocenter)
Tomorrow
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Employee Activities Assn.
Karats Jewelry Sale
Cafeteria lobby
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
EHS
Onsite Chair Massages
Bldg. 26-115
9 a.m.
EHS
EHS20-ES&H for Supervisors
Bldg. 70A-3377
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Procurement
eBuy Orientation
Perseverance Hall
11 a.m.
EHS
EHS339-Asbestos Awareness
Bldg 70A-3377
11 a.m.
Berkeley Lab Institute
Respecting Differences
Bldg. 2-100B
11 a.m.
Advanced Light Source
Laser-Based Angle Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy and High Tc Superconductivity
Jake Koralek
Bldg. 6-2202
Noon
Employee Activities Assn.
Theme Park Ticket Sales
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Morning Editions: Denver Scramble with Bagel and Hash Browns
Market
Carvery: Herb Roast Pork with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
The
Fresh Grille: Grilled Ham and Cheese with Fries and Fruit
Menutainment: Spaghetti with Meat or Marinara Sauce
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The Closer the Species,
The Better to Compare
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Some aspects of evolution are like the real estate business in that it’s all about location, location, location! Berkeley Lab and Joint Genome Institute (JGI) researchers have shown that when it comes to comparing evolutionarily conserved DNA sequences that regulate the expression of genes, more closely related species are best. “While one can compare distant vertebrates to humans and identify sequences that are highly evolutionarily conserved, such elements are few and far between,” said Len Pennacchio, a geneticist with the Genomics Division and head of JGI’s genome analysis program. “In contrast, by comparing species that are more closely related, such as other mammals, we can find much more DNA sequence alignment.” Full story.
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Key Thing Students Need
To Learn at Lab: Safety
The Center for Science and Engineering Education is hosting several hundred students at Berkeley Lab beginning today. Mentors and supervisors are reminded of their responsibilities for student safety. All employees should be good research and safety role models. While working at the Lab, students must understand safety expectations, hazards, and precautions related to their work, and must complete all EH&S training requirements as soon as possible. Safety information should be communicated by the mentor or supervisor through the completion of EH&S courses and on-the-job training. Mentors and supervisors must meet with their students to complete a Job Hazard Questionnaire (JHQ), review the EH&S Training Profile with the student to ensure the JHQ identifies the correct and necessary training requirements, and be available to students when performing work to answer questions or provide guidance. Go here for more on student safety (“Supervisor Responsibilities” link).
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Karats, ‘The Gold People,’
Return to Lab Tomorrow
With Father’s Day, graduation and weddings coming up, employees might find the next visit of the Karats jewelry specialist particularly timely. It happens tomorrow from 8 a .m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria lobby. The discount merchandise includes chains, bracelets, rings, charms, earrings, and white gold. Karats’ appearance is again sponsored by the Employee Activities Association.
Theme Park Discount
Tickets on Sale Tuesday
Anytra Henderson of the Employee Activities Association will sell Great America theme park tickets for $25 each for Saturday, July 22, in the cafeteria lobby tomorrow from noon to 1:15 p.m. She will also be selling Waterworld tickets for Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, for $16 per person, including a souvenir cup. Any-day tickets for Great America, Waterworld and Marine World will also be available tomorrow and June 20 in the lobby.
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Bipartisan Backing
For Science Education
Rep. Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.) declared the House Science Committee a “political free zone” last week before the committee overwhelmingly approved a package of legislation that aims to bolster America’s science competitiveness. The “Science and Mathematics Education for Competitiveness Act” would breathe life back into the NSF’s Math and Science Partnerships Program, which matches colleges with schools to develop science curricula and teachers. A second bill, the “Early Career Research Act,” would provide NSF and Department of Energy grant money for cutting-edge research and lab equipment that can be used for interdisciplinary projects. Full story.
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