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Building the Individual Asset Status Report: A Partnership Between IT and Strategic Initiatives
As people prepare to leave their positions at Berkeley Lab, they work with their supervisor to ensure the return of assigned assets and a completion of responsibilities based on their specific work. Timely completion of these responsibilities and the return of assets helps to make for a smooth exit transition and assists the supervisor and… Read more »
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IT Training for December 2024
ScienceIT at Berkeley Lab has partnered with D-Lab to offer our workshops to you. Following is a list of upcoming workshops on Python, R Programming, and SQL databases. To register for the workshops listed below, click on the link below to read the description, and then click the link to register via the partner portal for… Read more »
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New series–Everyday AI
With AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini becoming more popular at Berkeley Lab, we’ve launched a new series called Everyday AI. This series will highlight how different members of the Berkeley Lab community are using AI to improve their work. Read more »
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IT Training, November 2024
ScienceIT at Berkeley Lab has partnered with D-Lab to offer our workshops to you. Following is a list of upcoming workshops on Python, R Programming, and Qualitrics. To register for the workshops listed below, click on the link below to read the description, and then click the link to register via the partner portal for your… Read more »
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Google Workspace Updates, October 2024
Learn about new and upcoming changes to Google Workspace apps, including tabs and cover images in Google docs as well as rating options in Google Forms. Berkeley Lab staff can generally expect to see pending features become available in the weeks ahead. Jump to the summary to view the current status of features by announcement… Read more »
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Pop up Scams
Berkeley Lab Cyber Security has received ongoing reports on fake pop-up windows in browsers.Learn how to spot the scams and protect yourself from these attacks. Read more »
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Science IT paper Wins Award at AI/ML Systems Conference
Berkeley Lab’s Science IT team won the Best Industry Track Paper award at the 4th International Conference on AI/ML Systems, which took place on October 8-11, 2024 in Baton Rouge, LA. The paper, titled Aggregated Knowledge Model: Enhancing Domain-Specific QA with Fine-Tuned and Retrieval-Augmented Generation Models, was inspired by the work of Science IT consultant… Read more »
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Evolving Phishing Tactics
Phishing continues to target the Berkeley Lab community, through fake emails and text messages. These attacks can be difficult to recognize because they often impersonate colleagues. It’s critical for Lab colleagues to understand the latest phishing tactics to protect Berkeley Lab. Read more »
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Upcoming Scopus and SciVal Trainings on Oct. 29 and Oct. 31
The IT Research Services Team is offering new trainings in October for Scopus and SciVal, two online tools from Elsevier that provide access to research information and performance data. Read more »
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#1 Action to Take for Cyber Security
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to talk about the number one thing you can do for cyber security: keep your operating systems (OS) and applications updated. This simple task is essential to protecting both personal and organizational data, especially in Berkeley Lab’s open IT environment. Read more »
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New podcast “Cyber Supplements” by the Berkeley Lab IT Cyber Security team
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! We’ve created a new cyber security podcast named “Cyber Supplements”. This podcast informs you of emergent and persistent cyber security challenges facing the Lab, in a new and engaging format. The first episode discusses weak and temporary passwords. Read more »
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Google Sign-In for Third-Party Apps – Action Required
Third-party apps that use only a username and password to access Google Accounts will no longer be supported beginning September 30, 2024. Read more »
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IT Training, October 2024
Science IT @ LBL has partnered with D-Lab to offer our workshops to you. Following is a list of upcoming workshops on Python, R Programming, and Excel. To register for the workshops listed below, click on the link below to read the description, and then click the link to register via the partner portal for… Read more »
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