KQED Radio Program
On Indoor Air Quality

Mendell

Mark Mendell of the Environmental Energy Technologies Division made a radio appearance last Friday on QUEST, KQED's multiplatform science series, in a segment about indoor air quality. Mendel talked about the dangers, especially to children, posed by common chemicals including paint. Use and availability of toxic household chemicals are regulated in other countries, whereas "in the United States the rights of the manufacturer are considered paramount." Thomas McKone contributed to research for the radio segment, which can be heard in full here.

Acidic Surface of Water Confirmed by Study

Workplace Violence
May Lead to Dismissal

It is the policy of the Laboratory to create and maintain a community in which all employees can work together in an atmosphere of respect and civility, free of harassing and threatening behaviors. Laboratory policies are designed to protect and promote the rights of members of the Berkeley Lab community, and to prevent actions that interfere with those rights and with the Laboratory's mission. Any threat or violent act by an individual associated with Berkeley Lab will be considered serious misconduct and may be the basis for disciplinary action or dismissal. To assist managers and individuals in assessing situations involving workplace violence, the Laboratory has established a Crisis Action Team (CAT). Read more about the policy and the CAT program here.

Shrinking the Cost
For Solar Power
By Michael Kanellos

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Wednesday Workshop
On Retirement Website

Fidelity Investments will present a workshop on their new NetBenefitsSM website on Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Building 66 Auditorium. Participants will learn how to plan and manage their retirement accounts using this new online service. No registration is required.

Meet Tech Transfer Staff
And Win a Grand Prize

Representatives from the Lab's Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Management will be in the cafeteria today through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Employees are invited to stop by and learn about protecting intellectual property and licensing inventions and software. They can also take a quiz testing their knowledge of Lab inventions, which will make them eligible for the grand prize: a catered lunch with Director Steve Chu and five other winners.

Bloodmobile Visits Next
Week; Register Now

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit the Lab on Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 22, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the cafeteria parking lot. Go here to register for an appointment. The bloodmobile's visit is sponsored by the Lab's Philanthropy Club.