Diversity
Awards
Scientific Excellence
by an Underrepresented Division Member:
 Dr. Steve Holbrook
“Steve directs research in both the bioinformatics area and the molecular
biology area, blending results from both. His interests include the 3
dimensional structure of RNA, prediction of novel RNAs in the genome, expression
of DNA repair enzymes, and the pathogenicity of anthrax. He overcame
physical disabilities due to polio contracted as a toddler and started college
at the age of 16. He earned his PhD while studying the field of x-ray
crystallography. Steve has also taken an active role in
promoting diversity at the lab and in PBD by participating in the LBNL Diversity
Council and on the PBD Diversity Committee.”
Excellence in Promoting Diversity:
 Dr. Rosie Kim
“Rosie strives to celebrate diversity in her research group. The Kim
group gives monthly meetings with specific scientific formats. Time is
also set aside for 2 – 3 members to give talks about their home countries
or ethnicity. Costumes are encouraged, and often specialty food dishes
are brought. I have always been impressed by the effort put forth by
Rosie to share group member’s cultural origins with each other.”
 Matthew Mattozzi (Keasling Lab)
"Matthew organizes an annual meeting for gay and lesbian students and researchers.
His warm spirit and energy extends to everyone in the Keasling lab, regardless
of their background."
 Dr. Adam Arkin
“In Adam’s group, women who are working mothers who love science
and yet aren’t willing to work the 60 hour work week, have an opportunity
to flourish. We can work part time or flex time, and have as much stimulating,
original work and responsibility as we can fit into the time we carve out.
In his group, working part time does not mean doing brainless stuff, or forgoing
the opportunity for advancement. Needless to say, this is a highly unusual
state of affairs.”
 Amoolya Singh (Arkin Lab)
“Amoolya is a graduate student in the Arkin group. She promotes
diversity by giving tours to visitors and groups of students that are interested
in the lab and the science happening there. This opens up the lab to
a diverse group of people who might not otherwise be exposed to the work done
in the Arkin group.”
Margie Dere (PBD Finance Administration)
“Margie manages the finance group which is made up of four different
women of varying races and cultural backgrounds. She hires the best person
for the job without concern for race. This group works together as a
cohesive unit in their service to the division. Margie’s efforts
promote diversity at the lab.”
 Delia Clark (PBD Administration)
“Delia is committed to diversity promotes diversity throughout the Lab.
In the past, she was a representative on the LBNL Diversity Council, and currently
is a lead member of the PBD Diversity Committee. In administration, she
recently facilitated a “True Colors” workshop for staff. This
is a program that brings awareness of peoples differences to a working group
and emphasizes celebrating those differences to build stronger more effective
working relationships. Delia coordinated all aspects of the first annual
PBD Diversity Day, and has developed and will roll out a mentorship program
for students from underrepresented groups for the division this fall.”
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