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NIF scholar turns internship into unique experience

Alexus “Lexi” Warchock was initially disappointed when she learned the NIF & Photon Science Summer Scholar Program would be continuing — but as a virtual internship. “I was upset knowing I would miss out on seeing firsthand the amazing (Lab) facility and interacting with other Lab employees,” the University of Michigan-Dearborn senior said. “My dream of moving out from…

Former LLNL intern makes history when she is named first Black woman to lead brigade at Naval Academy

Sydney Barber, former intern at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is making history at the United States Naval Academy. It was recently announced that 1st class midshipman Barber will become brigade commander next semester, the highest leadership position in the brigade, making her the first Black woman to be named in the role. The first female brigade…

Girls Who Code – ‘Big’ program goes virtual

Livermore High School freshman Amber Belk is focused on studying chemical engineering in college, but through the Girls Who Code – "Big" program, she gained a new appreciation for how high performance computers that can model the types of molecules she will be studying. “Writing software codes and using the Linux operating system was really fun,” Belk said. "I really…

New website aims high for veterans, service members

The Veterans/Military Outreach and Recruiting Program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has launched a new external website today, on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to exemplify the Laboratory’s commitment to veterans and armed forces service members. The goal of the new website and the mission of the Veterans/Military Outreach and Recruiting Program is to build and…

Lab’s ROTC day goes virtual

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) welcomed future military leaders from Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) detachments across the U.S. on Nov. 5 for the Lab’s annual ROTC Day. However, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually, giving the college students from 55 universities, representing ROTC programs in the U.S. Air Force, Army…

Girls persevere for STEM in virtual conference

More than 150 girls logged into their computers, excited to participate in the first-ever virtual San Joaquin Expanding Your Horizons (SJEYH) conference via Zoom last month. Now in its 28th year, SJEYH has a long history of inspiring young women and fostering awareness of careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The annual event normally draws more than…

Former LLNL summer student makes history

Jasmine Bowers, former summer student at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), recently made history when she became the first African American to earn a doctorate in computer science from the University of Florida, where she attended through the GEM fellowship program. Not a surprising feat considering Bowers’ long list of accomplishments, starting in 2008 when…

LLNL volunteers aid first responders during wildfire

When a severe lightning storm sparked what would become a conflagration consuming more than 390,000 acres and threatening the communities of Livermore and Pleasanton, volunteers with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) answered the state’s call for help. Ignited by unusual summer thunderstorms in the early morning hours of Aug…

‘Expanding Your Horizons’ goes virtual for 2020

The San Joaquin Expanding Your Horizons (SJEYH) is going virtual for 2020. Registration opens Aug. 15 for the virtual event on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This year marks the 28th year for SJEYH, a conference with a long history of inspiring young women and fostering awareness of careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The event…

Doctoral fellow improves codes used to simulate interactions between particles moving at high velocities

Doctoral student Marco Echeverria is spending his second summer conducting research for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), but this year his summer experience is taking place at a distance — from his home in Connecticut. Echeverria is one of hundreds of LLNL summer students who needed to shift to a virtual internship or fellowship due to the pandemic. “The…

Lockdown doesn’t hinder annual Data Science Challenge

The COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent restrictions on gatherings and travel have forced institutions and companies around the world to rethink how they offer their summer programs and internships, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is no exception. This year’s Data Science Challenge with the University of California, Merced, the second such event of its…

Lawrence Livermore National Security accepting applications for 2020 Community Gift Program

Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS) is now accepting applications for its annual Community Gift Program for 2020. Established in 2008, the LLNS Community Gift Program provides annual awards to support nonprofit organizations addressing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) education, community service and philanthropic needs of local…

#ShutdownSTEM an opportunity to reflect on ending racism

We are all still trying to process our way through recent, horrific examples of racial bias. Many opportunities to reflect on how these events are affecting us and shaping our future are in front of us. One such event is occurring today, June 10. Many scientists and engineers will participate in #ShutDownSTEM, a grassroots effort to better support black colleagues in…

Virtual Teacher Research Academy offered this summer

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has a long history of providing professional development courses each summer for all levels of educators via the Teacher Research Academy (TRA). Under normal circumstances, courses are offered in a hands-on classroom environment with access to equipment and facilities. This year, in response to limitations due to COVID-19 and…

Lab looks to outer space for ‘Science on Screen’

Now in its sixth year, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and The State Theatre in Modesto will bring "Science on Screen" to the theater two Saturdays a month in March and April. The 2020 theme delves into space. Science on Screen is a free educational program geared to middle, high school and college students that creatively pairs cutting-edge science by…

Tour progam lets you learn about Lawrence Livermore

Have you ever wanted to venture behind the gates of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)? The Public Affairs Office offers site tours that provide a glimpse into the world-class research programs and facilities at LLNL. Tours are available Friday mornings from 8:15 to noon and are perfect for local residents, family members and friends visiting the area, or if you…

‘SOS’ lecture explores microbiomes on space station

WHO: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists Crystal Jaing and Nick Be, along with Dougherty Valley High School teacher Katherine Huang, will present "Monitoring Microbiomes: Detection on the International Space Station." This is the fourth and final lecture in the 2020 Science on Saturday series that delves into the mysteries of space. WHAT: This talk will cover…

Lecture explores planetary defense capabilities

WHO: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists Megan Bruck Syal and Mary Burkey, along with retired Los Gatos High School teacher Dan Burns, will present "Planetary Defense: Avoiding a Cosmic Catastrophe.” This is the third lecture in the 2020 Science on Saturday series that delves into the mysteries of space. WHAT: This talk will cover several scenarios…

Lecture explores planetary defense capabilities

‘Science on Saturday’ features the development of diagnostic medical instruments for use in space

WHO: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists Matt Coleman and Matthias Frank, along with David Loftus from NASA Ames Research Center, will partner with Tracy High School teacher Erin McKay to present “Health in Space: Developing New Tools for the Trip to Mars.” This is the second lecture in the 2020 Science on Saturday series that delves into the mysteries…