Bring a Kid to Work Day
Bring a Kid to Work Day will be postponed for the foreseeable future due to an abundance of caution surrounding the spread of COVID-19. We are unfortunately unable to host large events at this time, and we hope to reschedule as soon as we can.
Berkeley Lab will be celebrating BKTW on April 17, 2020!
Formerly known as Daughters and Sons to Work day, kids from ages 9 to 16 are welcome to participate in activities around the Lab. Event activities include tours of the Molecular Foundry and Advanced Light Source, workshops on Big Data and DNA Spooling, and a Science Festival with demonstrations on nanotechnology, electric circuits, cosmic ray detector, and microfluidics.
As we continue to work on planning BKTW 2020, check back to this page for updated program descriptions and registration.
AGENDA OVERVIEW
7:45 am Registration -- (Cafeteria, Building 54)
9:00 am Opening Assembly -- (Building 50 Auditorium)
9:45 am 1st Workshop, Activity, or Tour Assigned Locations
11:15 am 2nd Workshop, Activity, or Tour Assigned Locations
12:30 pm Lunch -- (ALS Patio, Building 6)
1:30 pm 3rd Workshop, Activity, or Tour Assigned Locations
3:00 pm Ice Cream Social & Sign-Out, all parents are invited to join -- (Cafeteria, Building 54)
3:30 pm All Participants Must Be Picked Up -- (Cafeteria, Building 54)
REGISTRATION (will open March 16, 2020)
STEP 1: Complete the registration form for you and up to three youth guests.
REGISTRATION AND PARENTAL CONSENT
STEP 1B: If you are registering a participant that you ARE NOT a legal guardian for, you must download and mail in a consent waiver. Mail consent forms to DSTW, M/S 50A1148.
STEP 2: Follow the link below to pay online for participants.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS (subject to change)
AGES 9-10
Liquid Nitrogen
Have you ever made ice cream using liquid air? Have you ever frozen a rubber band so that it shatters when you drop it? Have you ever made a cloud? You will do all of this when you explore Liquid Nitrogen. Learn about Liquid Nitrogen, its properties, and what it means to be nearly 200°C (320°F) below zero.
Dry Ice Investigation
Explore the properties of matter, phase change, the nature of solids and gases, and the history of science with dry ice.
Science Festival
Get festive with scientists and engineers during BKTW! Explore several hands-on activities that are fun, informative and relate to the work we do at Berkeley Lab. Explore demonstrations and hands-on activities based on nanotechnology, electric circuits, cosmic ray detectors, and microfluidics.
AGE 11-12
ALS Tour
Get a look at the brightest beams with a tour at The Advanced Light Source! Hear from expert scientists about electron bunches that are traveling at nearly the speed of light in a circular path, emitting ultraviolet and x-ray light in the process. Learn about the endstations, where researchers from around the world conduct research in materials science, biology, chemistry, physics, and the environmental sciences.
Build Code Compute
Complete a quick build with a raspberry pi and show off your coding skills with this hands-on computer science workshop. Use block coding to activate lights, motions, and sounds through hardware and software.
Paper Circuits
With just 3 simple materials - conductive tape, batteries, and lights - bring your drawings to life with flashy LED lights! In this activity, you can master the art of circuitry and electronics on a single sheet of paper.
AGES 13-14
Molecular Foundry Tour
Learn about the nanoscience research conducted at the Molecular Foundry. Hear how the facility brings together researchers from around the world to solve cutting-edge problems at the nanoscale, in a collaborative environment. Explore spaces, see instruments, and walk through halls where innovations in the nanoworld take place.
DNA Spooling
Explore the mysteries of DNA and genomes in this workshop from the Genome Science Lab. Learn about DNA structure by building a class model, then experience first-hand how to extract DNA from fruit.
3D Printing
Have you ever wondered how toys, tools, or other items with novel shapes are made? In this brand new workshop, you will be introduced to 3D printing and design. You will be able to explore a brand new design software and end the workshop with a print of your own creation.
AGES 15-16
FLEX Lab Tour
Visit the first testbed in the world evaluating energy efficiency in real world conditions. On this platform, researchers investigate a wide range of energy resource technology, building design, and software development. Come check out this incredible and unique work space!
3D Printing
Have you ever wondered how toys, tools, or other items with novel shapes are made? In this brand new workshop, you will be introduced to 3D printing and design. You will be able to explore a brand new design software and end the workshop with a print of your own creation.
Scavenger Hunt
Details coming soon