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New Berkeley Lab Photos Available for Use: Sunsets
Photo link Berkeley Lab’s Photography team is always taking new images, each with a specific purpose and audience. In this new monthly series, we’ll highlight a sampling of these photos. For access to all of the Berkeley Lab photos, available to the Lab community and the general public with minimal restrictions, go to the LBNL… Read more »
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New AV Recording Studio at Berkeley Lab
The IT AV Services team is proud to present a new AV recording studio onsite at Berkeley Lab. The new facility is open for recording Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT. The studio is located in building 50B near the IT division office. It is used to record high-end audio and… Read more »
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New Cyber Supplements Episode: Malicious Pop-Ups
The next episode of the “Cyber Supplements” podcast focuses on malicious pop-ups, highlighting how they can trick you into action the attackers want you to take and sharing examples. Hosts Jay Krous and Gabe McGinnis malicious pop ups and how to see the signs with examples highlighting what to look for. This series is recorded… Read more »
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Everyday AI: Using AI to Help Review and Analyze Documents
Generative AI tools have revolutionized the way professionals interact with lengthy and complex documents, providing a new level of efficiency and insight. Ahmad Sultan, Privacy Officer and Cybersecurity Policy Manager, shared with us how he uses AI tools to streamline document review and enhance understanding. As part of his weekly work at the Lab, Ahmad… Read more »
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IT Division Launches BLAM! AI literacy program
With a goal to empower the Berkeley Lab community with the skills and confidence to effectively use AI tools in their daily administrative and operational tasks, the IT Division is launching Berkeley Lab AI Mastery (BLAM!) program. This 6 week training is designed to make AI accessible, engaging, and practical for employees of all skill… Read more »
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IT Training for January 2025
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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Berkeley Lab Enhances Outdoor WiFi for Seamless Connectivity
Since 2020, the Berkeley Lab campus has experienced significant changes in how work is conducted. With the rise of remote work, Zoom meetings, and a growing preference for outdoor workspaces, the Lab’s IT Infrastructure team has prioritized creating reliable outdoor WiFi coverage to support these evolving needs. Read more »
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New episode of “Cyber Supplements” on MFA Phishing
The next episode of the “Cyber Supplements” podcast focuses on a modern MFA phishing attack. Hosts Jay Krous and Gabe McGinnes review this latest phishing tactic including phishing emails using QR codes and SMS. This recurring cyber security podcast deep dives into emergent and persistent cyber security challenges facing the Berkeley Lab. Read more »
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IT AV Services Updates, December 2024
Hear about the latest updates from IT’s AV Services including the new AV recording studio, Zoom updates around AI and third-party note-taking apps. Read more »
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Science IT and JGI Partner to create Dori
Over the past 3 years, the Berkeley Lab’s Science IT and the Joint Genome Institute (JGI) have built a transformative partnership, driving customized IT solutions forward with the new Dori computer cluster. This partnership represents a step forward in building accessible, tailored resources to meet complex scientific needs at Berkeley Lab. Read more »
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Google Updates for November 2024
Learn about new and upcoming changes to Google Workspace apps, including tabs and cover images in Google docs, rating options in Google Forms, and improved contextual smart replies in Gmail. Read more »
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Intern uses ML to solve photo archive issue
Berkeley Lab intern, Samantha Alonso tackled a challenging project at the Lab—archiving a massive collection of historical photos by using machine learning (ML) in a new way. She presented the findings in poster form at the SACNAS NDiSTEM conference last month to great excitement. This is an example of the type of opportunities interns have… 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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