As the Lab approaches a new cycle for the Lab-directed Research and Development (LDRD) program, which funds innovative research at the Lab, Ravi Prasher contemplates how it sparked the success of an idea he had many years ago. In 2015, when he first came to the Lab as the division director for the […]
Beyond Moore’s Law Distinguished Lecture Series
All good things must come to an end. And so it is with the exponential progress in semiconductor performance on which the world has relied for the past decades. Further significant progress requires fundamental research. To explore the types of research Berkeley Lab may explore, a Lab group called the Beyond Moore’s Law Journal […]
Research Integrity Office: A Conversation with Joerg Heber and Horst Simon
The Lab aims to adhere to the highest standards of research integrity and ethical behavior. Listen in as Joerg Heber, the Lab’s new Research Integrity Officer and Horst Simon discuss their thoughts on and the Lab’s plans for the Research Integrity Office (11 minutes).
Affiliate Disclosure of Foreign Government-sponsored & Affiliated Activities
In accordance with the recently revised Department of Energy (DOE) order 486.1A on foreign government-sponsored & affiliated activities, disclosures of participation will now be required for affiliates, as is required for employees. Affiliates must notify the Lab if they are participating in or begin participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program (FGTRP). In addition, the Lab […]
FY2022 LDRD Call for Proposals
The Call for Proposals for the FY2022 Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program is out! The LDRD program is one of the principal means to seed innovative science and new research directions at Berkeley Lab. An important factor in judging proposals will be their support of competencies aligned with the Laboratory and DOE’s strategies. […]
Welcome to Joerg Heber, Research Integrity Officer
Welcome to Joerg Heber, who joins us as Research Integrity Officer (RIO), reporting to Deputy Lab Director for Research Horst Simon. In this position, Joerg will lead Lab-wide efforts to help researchers with best practices and ensure the Lab continues to adhere to the highest standards of research integrity and ethical behavior. As RIO, he […]
Negative Emissions: Exploring Opportunities for the Planet and the Lab
Holding global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the aspirational global target to stabilize the impact of warming on the planet, is simply not possible with only measures that reduce emissions. To protect our planet from disastrous climate change, we will need to actually remove global greenhouse gases from our atmosphere. This strategy has been the […]
Export Control Requirements for International Shipments
All outbound international shipments must undergo export control review to determine (1) if an export authorization from the U.S. Government is required, and (2) whether the item is for end use by a restricted person or entity (“restricted party”). It is your responsibility to ensure that the item you are shipping is not intended for […]
Office of National and Homeland Security Moves to Directorate
The Office of National and Homeland Security (ONHS) has transitioned from the Physical Sciences Area to the Lab Directorate, reporting to the Deputy Lab Director for Research. The Office will build the Lab’s national security research vision as well as research portfolio related to the nation’s security agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD), Department […]
Revised DOE Order 486.1A on foreign government-sponsored & affiliated activities
Email from Horst Simon, Nov. 11, 2020 Dear Colleagues, You may have noted that the U.S. government is placing new restrictions on the involvement of U.S. researchers in programs sponsored by certain foreign governments. A recent major revision to the Department of Energy order on foreign government sponsored or affiliated activities requires your attention. These […]
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