Events

In a fast evolving artificial intelligence landscape, LLMs such as GPT have become a common buzzword. In the research community, their advantages and pitfalls are hotly debated. In this workshop, we will explore different chatbots powered by LLMs, beyond just ChatGPT. Our main goal will be to understand how LLMs can be used by researchers to conduct early-stage (or exploratory) research. Throughout the workshop, we will discuss best practices for prompt engineering and heuristics to evaluate the suitability of an LLM's output for our research purposes. Though the workshop primarily focuses on early-stage research, we will briefly discuss the use cases of LLMs in later stages of research, such as data analysis and writing.

Learn about careers in science education and outreach from a Berkeley PhD Chemistry alum! At this event you’ll hear about making the transition from benchwork to a career using advanced scientific training to broaden access to science to youth and the public. March 20, 2025 in person, Stanley Hall 11:00am - noon - career talk, moderated chat/discussion - Room 177 Stanley Hall Mentoring in small groups - 3-5 people, location Stanley hall, room tba 1:30-2:05 - mentoring 1 2:10-2:45 - mentoring 2 3:00-3:35- mentoring 3 Speaker Bio: Lee Bishop serves as the Biotechnology Lead and Design Strand Lead at the Lawrence. Lee works to broaden access to science by creating innovative learning experiences that present science as a human endeavor that can be equal parts fun and challenging. He is particularly interested in finding ways for youth and families to add their ideas and values to conversations around how science can be used to address societal challenges. Lee leads the Hands-on Biotech exhibit space and leads the design of other cross-organizational initiatives. Lee earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley.

In this virtual workshop you will learn techniques to keep yourself organized and apply for positions (internships or jobs) in a way that balances application tailoring and volume. Participants will be provided tools, supportive practices, and resources to make organizing your job/ internship search more fulfilling and efficient.  We will cover: How to ethically use AI systems such as Chat GPT and Ramped to support your applications Resources such as a Job Application Tracking Sheet Why it is important to save the job description Why it is helpful to think of “time spent” applying vs number of applications …and more helpful tips to support your job and or internship applications