Here’s an update from Melissa Collins, ASCLS-IL Membership Chair
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Lab Week is April 18-24, and planning a great celebration can help you get to know your co-workers and spread the word about laboratory careers at the same time. Here are a few simple ideas to get you going.
FOOD: Kick off lab week with a chili cook-off. Put a twist on your annual potluck with a theme like “New Recipes” or “Around the World.”
COMMUNITY: Submit an article about lab week to your local or school newspaper. Create a slideshow on lab careers to distribute to science teachers and guidance counselors. Host a canned food drive.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION: Interview or photograph lab employees and post for all to see. Create a thank-you note display where employees leave notes of appreciation to each other. Take a vote on lab employee of the year.
PRIZES: Browse websites like thinkgeek.com to find a DIY Blood Typing Kit, Giant Microbes, and other fun and funny lab-related products. Award a competition with a traveling trophy. Ask your employer to contribute cafeteria vouchers. Request small donations and gift cards from vendors.
For more links and ideas, search “Lab Week” on the ASCLS Website. Lastly, I’d like to welcome to the newest members of ASCLS-IL:
Samantha Briggeman, Naperville
Roma Desai, Dunlap
Ewa Dziadkowiec, Niles
Jolene Graney, Rockford
Lily Ly, Chicago
Jennifer Rhamy, Bolingbrook
