Interns Boost Careers at PNNL
In honor of National Intern Day, PNNL and intern Jonathan Mills were named among the Top 100 in the nation by early-career recruiting firm WayUp.
Physicists Receive $12.6M From Department of Energy to Continue Exploring Next-Generation Computing Materials
Through a highly competitive process, the Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $12.6 million in renewed funding for Quantum Materials for Energy Efficient Neuromorphic Computing (Q-MEEN-C) -- led by the University of California San Diego.
Department of Energy Announces $56 Million for Research on Mathematical Multifaceted Integrated Capability Centers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $56 million in funding for four projects in fundamental mathematics research on problems of interest to DOE that require the integration of multiple mathematical topic areas.
Department of Energy Announces $50 Million for a Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $50 million to launch a new milestone-based fusion development program as authorized in the Energy Act of 2020. This program will support for-profit entities, who may team with national laboratories, universities, and others to meet major technical and commercialization milestones toward the successful design of a fusion pilot plant (FPP) that will help bring fusion toward technical and commercial viability. The program is informed by recent reports from the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee; the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; community workshops; and input from private industry.
Argonne National Laboratory and Constellation sign long-term agreement to develop carbon-free power generation technologies
Argonne and Constellation establish long-term agreement to identify trends and develop efficient technologies in the U.S. energy system.
Department of Energy Announces $30 Million for Research on High Energy Physics through Advanced Computing
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $30 million in funding for five projects in computation and simulation techniques and tools to understand the universe via collaborations that enable effective use of DOE high-performance computers. The Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC) partnership in high energy physics brings together applied mathematicians and computer scientists with physicists to deliver scientific discoveries that would not be possible without advanced high-performance computers (HPCs).
Brookhaven's Brandenburg Named 2022 Blavatnik Regional Awards Finalist
James (Daniel) Brandenburg, a Goldhaber Distinguished Fellow uncovering clues about the makeup of visible matter at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, has been named a 2022 Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists finalist. The annual awards announced by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) honor postdoctoral scientists from academic research institutions across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Department of Energy Announces $8.5 Million in High-Performance Algorithms for Complex Energy Systems and Processes
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $8.5 million in funding for basic research in the development of randomized algorithms for understanding and improving the properties and behavior of complex energy systems. Problems involving the design of scientific experiments or energy and communication infrastructures can often be viewed as a discrete, networked system of systems that needs to be optimized. Such discrete optimization problems cannot be efficiently solved with conventional algorithms that are not well-suited for graphs, networks, and streaming data.
JPMorgan Chase is newest partner in Q-NEXT quantum research collaboration
JPMorgan Chase, one of the most established financial institutions in the world and the largest bank in the United States, has become a member of the Q-NEXT quantum research center.
Department of Energy Announces $15 Million in Exploratory Research for Extreme-Scale Science
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $15 million in funding for basic research to explore potentially high-impact approaches in scientific computing and extreme-scale science. The projects will address disruptive technology changes from emerging trends in high-end computing, massive datasets, artificial intelligence, and increasingly heterogeneous architectures such as neuromorphic and quantum computing systems.
Argonne's Pietro Papa Lopes named "Rising Star" by the American Chemical Society
Materials scientist Pietro Papa Lopes was named a 2022 "Rising Star" by the American Chemical Society.
Chengcheng Fan wins 2022 Klein Award for coronavirus vaccine and protein transporter research
Fan's X-ray crystallography work at SLAC's synchrotron moves us closer to a more protective coronavirus vaccine and a better understanding of how vital materials flow in and out of cells.
DOE Announces $178 Million to Advance Bioenergy Technology
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $178 million for bioenergy research to advance sustainable technology breakthroughs that can improve public, health, help address climate change, improve food and agricultural production, and create more resilient supply chains. This funding will support cutting-edge biotechnology R&D of bioenergy crops, industrial microorganisms, and microbiomes. Alternative clean energy sources like bioenergy are playing a key role in reaching President Biden's goal of a net-zero carbon economy by 2050.
Department of Energy Announces $21 Million to Support Energy-Relevant Research in Underrepresented Regions
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $21 million in funding for 29 new projects through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). By coupling innovative ideas from EPSCoR-eligible institutions with leading-edge capabilities at the DOE national laboratories, the grants are aimed to enhance the research of EPSCoR investigators while building expertise and capabilities that will enable the institutions to compete more successfully for other federal R&D funding. In this way, the DOE EPSCoR program advances the geographic diversity of researchers conducting competitive energy-related research.
DOE Energy Frontier Research Center on Molten Salts Renewed for Four Years
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science announced renewed funding for an Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) led by DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory to study "Molten Salts in Extreme Environments" (MSEE). This center, originally established in 2018, focuses on understanding the properties of molten salts--a class of materials with potential applications in energy technologies, particularly in nuclear power.
DOE Announces $66 Million to Research the Impact of Climate Change on America's Urban Communities
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $66 million in funding for three projects, together involving over 20 institutions, that will develop Urban Integrated Field Laboratories (Urban IFLs) in Baltimore, MD, Chicago, IL, and the Texas Gulf Coast.
Argonne puts climate impact in cities under the microscope with new collaborative study
Extreme weather, drought, heat waves, water shortages and wildfires are increasing. Argonne National Laboratory is partnering with community partners to study urban climate change, climate resilience and environmental justice at a local level.
Department of Energy Announces $35 Million for Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC) Partnership in Nuclear Physics
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $35 million for three joint projects in Nuclear Physics (NP) and Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) via a partnership program of Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC).
Department of Energy Announces $23.9 Million for Research on Next-Generation Data Management and Scientific Data Visualization
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $23.9 million in funding for ten projects in advanced scientific data management and visualization.
ORNL to lead new center on polymer electrolytes for energy storage
The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been selected to lead an Energy Frontier Research Center, or EFRC, focused on polymer electrolytes for next-generation energy storage devices such as fuel cells and solid-state electric vehicle batteries.
Brookhaven Awarded $11M in Funding to Support Clean Energy Research
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has been awarded funding from the DOE Office of Science for three proposals submitted in response to a DOE call for projects in Chemical and Materials Sciences to Advance Clean-Energy Technologies and Transform Manufacturing (CEM).
Department of Energy Announces $5 Million for Research to Develop New Models for Bio-Preparedness
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $5 million in funding for research to advance the development of tools that effectively use real-world data--disparate data that is often difficult to readily integrate--into new models (e.g., epidemiology or therapeutic development) in support of bio-preparedness and response studies.
DOE Announces $70 Million to Improve Supercomputer Model of Earth's Climate System
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $70 million in funding for seven projects that will improve climate prediction and aid in the fight against climate change. The research will be used to accelerate development of DOE's Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM), enabling scientific discovery through collaborations between climate scientists, computer scientists, and applied mathematicians. Data from this model will enhance scientists' understanding of climate change, which will be crucial to furthering President Biden's commitment to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Joins Brookhaven Lab's Quantum Center
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T), the largest historically black university and nationally recognized institution for excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, has joined the Brookhaven National Laboratory-led Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA).
Argonne researchers win four 2022 R&D 100 awards
R&D Magazine has recognized four Argonne projects with R&D 100 Awards.