Hiking: Mount Diablo from bottom to top
On Saturday, April 5, we we hiked Mount Diablo all the way from the foot of the mountain to the summit via the shortest route. After the steep inclines we were rewarded with amazing views in all directions.
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Career Transition Talk – Sintu Rongpipi
We had a great session with Dr. Sintu Rongpipi as part of our BLPA Career Transition Talk Series! Sintu shared her amazing journey from postdoc to a researcher role in industry, offering honest insights, helpful tips, and plenty of encouragement. Big thanks to Sintu for taking the time to speak …
Hiking: Waterfalls of Mt. Diablo
Another Saturday and another BLPA hike. This time we explore waterfalls in the Mt. Diablo State Park on March 15, 2025.
Hiking: Fall Creek and Lost Empire trail
On March 1, 2025, our hiking group went to the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. We enjoyed the spring weather in nature and explored remnants of lime-processing industry that helped rebuilt San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake.
Carrier Transition Talk: Sinead Griffin
BLPA is excited to share the recording of our recent Career Transition Talk featuring Sinead Griffin. Sinead transitioned from a postdoc to a Staff Scientist at Berkeley Lab and shared her inspiring journey and insights. Watch the recording to learn from her experiences and valuable advice. Watch full recording of …
Hiking: Mission Peak
The BLPA organized another hiking trip on February 15, 2025. This time we went to the Mission Peak from Ohlone College near Fremont. We enjoyed a nice winter day with beautiful views of South Bay, Mount Diablo Range, local flora and fauna including many cows and a coyote.
Carrier Transition Talk: Hafssa Tounsi
BLPA is excited to share the recording of our recent career transition talk featuring Hafssa Tounsi, who has successfully transitioned from postdoc to engineering position in industry. Hafssa shared her career transition journey with us. Watch full recording of the session here.
Hiking: San Bruno Mountain
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, a group of LBNL postdocs and friends hiked to the San Bruno Mountain south of San Francisco. Our first hike in the new year offered excellent weather with great visibility and we enjoyed amazing views of San Francisco and its airport, Daly City, Farallon Islands, …
Carrier Transition Talk: Sarah Gleeson
BLPA is excited to share the recording of our recent career transition talk featuring Sarah Gleeson, who successfully moved from postdoc to a researcher role in industry. Sarah shared invaluable insights and advice on her remarkable career journey. Watch full recording of the session here.
Career Transition Talk – Sabari Ghosh
BLPA is excited to share the recording of our recent career transition talk featuring Sabari Ghosh, who successfully moved from postdoc to a scientist role in industry. Sabari shared invaluable insights and advice on her remarkable journey. Watch the full recording here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yAP72viyYq5dt90EH581Ht2XLky-tPxA/view?usp=sharing