Postdoc-to-Postdoc: Green Card Application Process
In case you missed the Postdoc-to-Postdoc Seminar on the Green Card Application Process by BLPA co-chair Gözde Barım, please find the slides and the video recording attached.
Category: Past events
Meeting with Carol Burns
BLPA Board members had a chance to meet Berkeley Lab Deputy Director for Research Carol Burns during our biannual meeting on December 7th, 2021. We discussed our association’s mission, and future projects. We would like to thank Carol Burns for supporting Berkeley Lab postdoc community and helping young scientists to …
Hiking: Quarry Lakes
On Saturday November 13th, postdocs from both LBL and UCB enjoyed a nice hike at Quarry Lakes. They explored the Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, which were named after the quarries established in the mid-19th century. All had an amazing time. If interested in such activities, please join us on our next adventure.
Cultural Lunch
Alex Pattison a postdoc from the Molecular Foundry gave a wonderful presentation about the history of Bonfire Night and the UK in general. Alex touched on various topics from cuisine, to literature to architecture. If you missed his amazing talk, please find the video here. If you wish to give a 30 minute talk about a …
Cultural Lunch – Straight outta Chennai to “fine” Singapore!
On Friday, August 27th, we travelled to India and Singapore during our Cultural Lunch brown bag series with BLPA Board Member Rajiv Ramanujam Prabhakar from the Chemical Science Division to fascinating landscapes, mind-blowing food, magnificent historic monuments and also interesting stories! You can watch Rajiv’s presentation here. Do you want …
Canoeing at Russian River
Row row row your canoe, gently down the stream 🙂 On Saturday, August 21st, 20 postdocs enjoyed a nice canoe ride on the Russian River. They explored a 10 mile stretch of the river and enjoyed a picnic at the beach on the river’s edge. All had an amazing time. …
Hiking: Grizzly Peak Boulevard
On Saturday, August 14th, 26 postdocs enjoyed a wonderful hike up to Grizzly Peak Boulevard. They follow the Berkeley Fire Trail, and enjoyed a picnic-style lunch at one of the outposts at the top. We are looking forward to the next hikes.
Hiking: Mission Peak Trail
On July 17th, 18 brave postdocs decided to face the Mission Peak trail. Considered a somewhat difficult hike with an elevation gain of almost 2520 ft / 768 m, the trail proved to offer some challenges. However, the postdocs proved that working together and helping each other, they could all …
Hiking: Hidden Stairs of Berkeley
On Saturday, July 10th, 21 postdocs ventured on the hidden paths around Berkeley. Although considered a strenuous hike, with stairs going up and down the hills of Berkeley, all enjoyed the amazing company, and the beautiful day. We are looking forward to the next hike at Mission Peak, which will …
BLPA’s 5th Anniversary BBQ
BLPA is 5 years old! We celebrated BLPA’s first lustrum with a family friendly gathering and BBQ at Live Oak Park in Berkeley. Thanks for everyone who joined us to celebrate 5th year anniversary of our association together. It was absolutely amazing to meet our fellow postdocs and friends in-person …