Each Dine-Around features small-group discussions hosted by fellow Lab colleagues on topics that bring together different perspectives, roles, and expertise—from science to operations. Bring your own lunch or pre-order a “Dine-Around Special” from the food trucks that will be delivered to the event. RSVP in advance or drop by to join any discussion that interests you!

Everyone at the Lab is welcome—any role, any level. Whether you’re attending to listen, contribute, or host a table topic yourself, Dine-Arounds are a great way to network with colleagues and foster connection, collaboration, and creativity.

Let’s build team science together—one conversation at a time.

Dine-Around Agenda:

Wednesday, October 29, 12-1 p.m.

In and around Molecular Foundry – Meet at B67 3rd Floor Lobby

  • Pre-order your lunch (optional): Place an advance order for a “Dine-Around Special” from the food trucks for delivery to the event. Details will be provided to all who RSVP.
  • 12-12:10 p.m.: Arrive at the B67 3rd Floor Lobby to pick up your pre-ordered food, choose a discussion to attend, find your discussion room, and meet your host. 
  • 12:10-1 p.m.: Enjoy your discussion! 

Discussion Topics:

  • Agentic AI for Coding (Timothy Fong, ScienceIT)

Interested in the latest developments in AI for coding? Eager to share your own coding workflow with others? Join Timothy Fong, ScienceIT Consultant, for a roundtable discussion about emerging practices in the exciting field of agentic coding tools and workflows.

  • Getting Experimental Data AI-Ready (Katherine Sytwu, Molecular Foundry; Ben Erichson, Scientific Data)

What does it mean for experimental data to be “AI-ready”? What do AI researchers actually want and need, when it comes to experimental data? What are experimentalists’ questions and concerns about making data available for AI research? Join this cross-Area conversation, hosted by members of the Lab’s Early Career Enrichment Program, and bring your own questions and perspectives. 

  1. Internships and STEM Communication Opportunities (Faith Dukes, STEM Education and Workforce Office)

Interested in working with our future workforce? Learn about the capabilities of our STEM Education and Workforce Office and how you can facilitate hands-on learning, mentor, and hone your own communication and supervision skills.

  1. Setting (and Changing!) Annual Career Goals (Rebecca Andersen, Talent Strategies, HR)

Setting intentional career goals doesn’t have to feel like a rigid plan, but can instead be a flexible framework allowing us to build our way forward. We’ll explore how to move beyond static, set-and-forget goals and embrace a more dynamic process using design thinking.

  1. Mid-Career Scientists & Engineers Meetup (Meg Rodriguez and Linda Louie, Career Pathways Office)

 

Did you know that the Career Pathways Office is launching new support for mid-career scientists and engineers at the Lab? Come join this informal conversation to learn more about what we learned by conducting a needs assessment on this complex career stage. You’ll also hear about (and maybe meet!) the Advisory Board of scientists and engineers who will be co-leading development of new programs and services.

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