Sessions

Sessions are organized alphabetically by title.

13 CBorg AI Productivity Hacks

Andrew Schmeder

CBORG is a cutting-edge platform developed by Berkeley Lab that streamlines data management and analysis for scientific research. This seminar focuses on ways how CBORG can enhance productivity for the Berkeley Lab community by providing efficient and scalable solutions for every day tasks saving you time.

AI-Driven Science Across Cloud and HPC: From Historic Photo Archives to Metagenomic Discovery

Fengchen Liu, Samantha Alonso

ScienceIT supports researchers across disciplines by enabling scalable, domain-specific AI workflows. In this session, we present two case studies that showcase the use of cloud and HPC infrastructure to support AI-driven research: the Photo Archive project, which applies cloud-based AutoML, and GenomeOcean, a genome foundation model developed on supercomputers. Together, they illustrate how pairing the right platforms with accessible AI methods can accelerate discovery—from digitized archives to cutting-edge life sciences.

AppSheet Accelerator - A Quick Dive into Lab Innovations

Evyn Larsen

Dive into a virtual whirlwind with Google Workspace's AppSheet. Discover how this powerful tool metamorphoses cumbersome manual data tasks into streamlined, automated workflows. By session end, leave with a newfound appreciation for how AppSheet can revolutionize your research processes, minimizing paper trails and maximizing efficiency.

Ask What LBLnet Can Do For You

Richard Simon

Learn what LBLnet is, what we've been doing, what we're about to do, what we can do for you, and how to get us to do it. Dive into the details of LBL's network, learn what all those wireless networks are, and find out what's coming next. 

AV Recording studio walk through

Miles Green

Check out the new AV recording studio onsite at the Lab. The new facility is located in building 50B near the IT division office. It is used to record high-end audio and video productions that promote the Lab and align with its mission, core values, and branding.

Coding Agents

Tim Fong

This seminar offers a comparative overview of emerging AI coding agents exploring capabilities, limitations, and use cases of these tools in automating and assisting with software development tasks. 

Cyber Security for Science

Peter Buffon

This session will discuss recent cyber security incidents and issues that could directly affect scientific areas of the Lab.  In each situation, we'll discuss the motivating risk or incident then discuss best practices to prevent disruption. 

IT Policy and how it can help you

Jared Schober 

IT Policy is more than a set of rules—it’s a framework that protects Berkeley Lab’s research and operations in an increasingly complex digital world. Learn more about why IT Policy can help you with your research,  interpreting and implementing federal and institutional requirements so that people at the Lab don’t have to navigate these complexities alone.

LabTech Keynote

Adam Stone

The lunchtime keynote is a LabTech tradition, with highlights of everything new, interesting, and useful from the past year, and a view of what's to come. 

Looker Studio  

Sophia Carceres

Looker Studio is a powerful data visualization tool that allows users to create custom dashboards and reports from various data sources. Join our seminar to learn how Looker Studio can help you increase productivity by providing real-time insights and enabling data-driven decision-making for your business.

Notebook LM 101

Goldy Arora

NotebookLM is an AI-powered research and writing tool from Google that helps you organize information, ask questions about your sources, and generate content faster. In this session, you’ll learn how it can boost your productivity by turning your notes and documents into a smart, searchable assistant.

Research Services 101

Geoff Hamm

Berkeley Lab's Research Services offers a comprehensive range of support and resources to help researchers navigate the Department of Energy's Public Access Policy. In this half-hour session, attendees will gain an overview of the obligations to researchers under the policy, the services available to support them, and the recent changes made to the policy, under DOE Directive 241.1C.

Secure Research and Data Compute Platform (SRDC)

Karen Fernsler

Learn about the Secure Research and Data Compute Platform (SRDC) at Berkeley Lab, a state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to support secure and efficient data analysis and computation for scientific research. Discover how SRDC enables researchers to access and process sensitive data while maintaining strict security protocols and compliance standards.

The world of AI according to ScienceIT

Andrew Schmeder

AI and its use at Berkeley Lab is continously evolving. This track will go into details around the latest learnings around AI and how it impacts the Berkeley Lab's science community. 

User Interfaces to High Performance Computing

Saroj Adhikari

This seminar looks at how user-friendly interfaces are making it easier to access and use high-performance computing (HPC) systems. We'll explore tools like web portals and guided workflows that help researchers and other users run complex computations without needing to be HPC experts. 

What's new in Cyber Security

Jay Krous

In this session we will cover the latest developments in the field of cyber security at Berkeley Lab done to improve the overall security posture of the Lab. We will discuss the latest attacks and ever increasing threats faced by open research networks as well as investments Cyber Security is making to keep your information safe but easy to access such as Passkeys and more.

What's new in Google workspace: Docs/sheets

Goldy Arora

Come learn the latest tips and tricks to get more out of Google Docs and Google Sheets! Whether you're organizing projects or just trying to work faster, this session will show you fun, time-saving features you might not know about.

What's new with Google Chat/Gmail/Calendar

Goldy Arora

Discover the latest ways to  maximize your productivity with Google Gmail, Chat, and Calendar in this informative seminar. Learn how to streamline your communication, stay organized, and save time with these essential tools, and take your digital workflow to the next level.

What's new with ScienceIT 

Gary Jung

Join us for an informative seminar on the latest developments and innovations in ScienceIT at Berkeley Lab. Discover how cutting-edge technology is being used to advance scientific research and explore the future of data-driven discovery.

Zoom Whiteboard 101

Matthew Paterno

This demo will introduce you to Zoom Whiteboard, a collaborative tool that allows teams to brainstorm, plan, and share ideas in real time—both during and outside of meetings. You'll learn how to create, navigate, and co-edit whiteboards to enhance visual collaboration and productivity.