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Welcome!

Preparing for Your Visit

  • Email BLAZES Visit Agreement Form to BLAZES@lbl.gov, at least 3 business days prior to scheduled visit
  • Review BLAZES Information Packet
  • Email list of adult visitors in group to BLAZES@lbl.gov at least 3 business days prior to visit date
  • Turn in necessary paperwork to principal/district
  • Acquire a substitute if applicable
  • Recruit at least one adult to accompany each eight students
  • Be sure students know times of the visit and pickup and drop off locations
  • Arrange for lunches for students if applicable
  • Obtain signed photo release forms for all participants

NOTE:  Photos/videos may be taken of the visit

Berkeley Lab Security Regulations

  • All adult names (18 and older) must be sent to BLAZES@lbl.gov at least 3 business days prior to your visit date.
  • All adults must bring a photo ID

Day of Visit

  • Everyone must have closed-toe shoes and clothing that covers from the waist to the ankles. No one should have bare skin on legs, ankles or feet
  • Be sure that all adults in your group have photo ID
  • Be sure students have lunches
  • Visitor Roster of all visitors on site at the Lab to be given to CSEE staff upon arrival
  • If your group has drivers, make sure they have directions
  • Call CSEE main office 510.486.5511 if you encounter problems getting to the Lab

After Your Visit

We encourage teachers to:

  • Complete evaluation in school as a computer lab activity
  • Assign as a homework assignment with parents allowing student to share the experience with a parent / guardian
  • Follow up with a visit to the library, students can complete surveys online and explore concepts further through science books
  • Complete BLAZES Teacher/Chaperon Evaluation
  • FAQs

  • More Information: Contact Dale Koistinen, K - 12 Coordinator, 510.495.2791 or email BLAZES@lbl.gov