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National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) researcher Dr. Shiwoo Lee has been honored with an Innovation in Energy award by the Carnegie Science Center. Dr. Lee is being recognized for his work on critical efficiency improvements that will make solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)--an efficient, combustion-less, virtually pollution-free power source capable of using fossil fuels--economically attractive for widespread and industry use.
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory has announced a collaborative funding opportunity sponsored through the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Geothermal Technologies Office and the Office of Fossil Energy's Carbon Storage program.
A trio of scientists and engineers from the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) are using their research skills and experience to prepare future decision-makers to tackle tomorrow's energy challenges.
Dr. Paul R. Ohodnicki, a materials scientist at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has been named by President Obama as a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientist and Engineers (PECASE). The PECASE award is the highest honor the U.S. government can bestow on scientists or engineers in the early stages of their research careers. Dr. Ohodnicki was selected for his outstanding innovation and technical leadership, which have advanced foundational materials science and led to the development of new applications and inventions in materials technology.
Building a Strong Energy Foundation with STEM Outreach
This is a special time of year for NETL as we host two regional Science Bowl competitions: the West Virginia Regional Science Bowl, held February 5-6 this year, and the Southwest Pennsylvania Science Bowl, which has preliminary rounds for high school and middle school teams February 20 and 27 with finals on March 9. We are especially excited this year, as 2016 mark the 25th anniversary of NETL's participation in these events.
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Research Geology in Action!
NETL geologist Dr. Circe Verba wants kids to love science as much as she does. So she designed a 213-piece Lego(r) set that allows them to picture themselves as geologists, exploring a crystal cave system and studying minerals in the lab. Her Lego set, called Research Geology in Action!, is featured on the Lego Ideas website, where Lego fans can vote for it and other sets they would like Lego to manufacture. Dr. Verba, her research at NETL, and the Lego set she designed were recently profiled in Oregon Quarterly.