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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 24d

The Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology (VLEST) has achieved the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest standard, a rare distinction and just the second Penn building to do so. @upenn.edu @vagelosenergy.bsky.social @pennchemistry.bsky.social

Cutting Edge Research Building Earns LEED Platinum Certification

The Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology has achieved the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest standard, a rare distinction and just the second Penn building to do so.

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · 29d

Penn's new home for energy science, the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology (VLEST), has earned a LEED Platinum certificate--the highest standard in sustainable building design. Learn more about VLEST: https://bit.ly/3JywOwM @pennengineering.bsky.social @vagelosenergy.bsky.social

Penn buildings achieve LEED certifications, showcasing commitment to sustainability | Penn Today

Three recent building projects at the University of Pennsylvania have earned LEED Platinum, Gold, and Silver certifications, underscoring Penn’s ongoing commitment to sustainable design and constructi...

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · 29d

The Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology has been certified LEED Platinum!

Penn buildings achieve LEED certifications, showcasing commitment to sustainability | Penn Today

Three recent building projects at the University of Pennsylvania have earned LEED Platinum, Gold, and Silver certifications, underscoring Penn’s ongoing commitment to sustainable design and constructi...

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Aug 7

The Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology at
@uofpenn.bsky.social
is accepting applications for our 2026 cohort of postdoc fellows. Finishing PhD students & recent grads are encouraged to reach out to faculty sponsors! Apps due by Oct 13, 2025.

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Penn Department of Materials Science and Engineering @pennmatsci.bsky.social · Apr 30

@pennmatsci.bsky.social thanks the Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter (LRSM) and @vagelosenergy.bsky.social for hosting the
@pennengineering.bsky.social symposium honoring Naomi Halas, recipient of The Franklin Institute 2025 Medal in Chemistry.

Second Row, left to Right: Christopher B. Murray, Stephan Link, Peter Nordlander, Darryl Williams. First Row, Naomi Halas, Rizia Bardhan.

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Apr 30

Starting soon! We are thrilled to host the symposium in honor of 2025 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry recipient, Naomi Halas of @riceuniversity.bsky.social
this morning in the Vagelos Laboratory of Energy Science and Technology at
@upenn.bsky.social

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Apr 11

Congratulations to Vagelos Institute Postdoctoral Fellow Kunyu Wang @kunyuwang.bsky.social with @pennchemistry.bsky.social and @pennmatsci.bsky.social on his selection as a 2025 RCSA Fellow by @rescorp.org

Research Corporation for Science Advancement @rescorp.org · Apr 11

RCSA has selected a new class of outstanding postdoctoral scholars in the second year of the #RCSAFellows Initiative, which aims to increase faculty excellence in the physical sciences through a multiyear program of job search preparation, professional development, and community building.

RCSA Fellows Initiative Selects 2025 Cohort

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Mar 25

Congratulations to Prof. Shu Yang from @pennmatsci.bsky.social on being named to the inaugural National Geographic 33! Read more about her work in this insightful article by @tonybradley.bsky.social in @forbes.com. www.forbes.com/sites/tonybr...

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Kleinman Center for Energy Policy @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social · Jan 30

ENERGY WEEK: Join the Kleinman Center, @vagelosenergy.bsky.social, and Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research on Monday, Feb 10 as we hear presentations on energy research from Penn graduate and undergraduate students from across campus!

📆 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/energy-wee...

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Penn Arts & Sciences @sas.upenn.edu · Jan 29

In December, we celebrated the opening of the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology. The now home to @vagelosenergy.bsky.social marks the start of a new chapter in Penn’s study of energy science and the fight against climate change. https://buff.ly/3PUSDJz @pennchemistry.bsky.social

A Celebratory Dedication for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology

The opening of the 112,500-square-foot space—now home to the Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology—marks the start of a new chapter in Penn’s study of energy science and the fight…

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karengoldberg.bsky.social @karengoldberg.bsky.social · Dec 13

what a spectacular evening and what a bright future for Penn! Thank you Roy, Diana and the whole Vagelos family. We are grateful for your generosity, your vision and your trust in us.

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Dec 13

Last night was the official building dedication of our new home at @upenn.bsky.social! Thank you to Roy and Diana Vagelos, the entire Vagelos family and all the donors for your commitment to supporting energy research!

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Dec 12

Eric Stach and his group at @pennmatsci.bsky.social, as part of the CHASE Solar Fuel Hub are collaborating with colleagues at Yale, UNC and NCSU to better understand catalytic behavior towards more efficient renewable energy technologies.

phys.org/news/2024-12...

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Grace Panetti @grace-panetti.bsky.social · Dec 9

Please spread around! Johns Hopkins is hosting an NSF-REU site titled Research on Sustainable Energy
Technology and Systems (ROSETAS). Consider having your undergraduates apply! @jhuartssciences.bsky.social @hopkinsengineer.bsky.social @energyathopkins.bsky.social #chemsky #STEM

Image shows a flier for the R O S E I led R E U: Research on Sustainable Energy Technology and Systems (R O S E T A S). The image shows previous participants presenting their work on metal-organic frameworks, a discussion around a laptop, and 4 researchers in PPE watching another person in PPE work at a bench. The flier goes on to state: ROSETAS is a 10-week National Science Foundation
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer
program in sustainable energy that is hosted by ROSEI,
which serves as the nexus for sustainable energy-related
research and educational programs at Johns Hopkins
University.
Accepted students will be awarded a $7,000 stipend and
given housing on campus for the summer. Candidates
must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents, have
completed at least one year of undergraduate studies,
and not yet have a bachelor’s degree. Trainees will
participate in a professional development program and in
research projects in one of five areas that address
society’s vast energy needs:
Carbon capture and transformation
Energy storage technology
Solar energy technology
Wind energy technology
Electricity grid management
Program Dates: May 27, 2025 –
August 1, 2025
Application Deadline: February 3,
2025. Notice of acceptance will be
sent by March.

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Ashley Ringer McDonald @aringermcdonald.bsky.social · Dec 9

Students and Post-docs of #chemsky: There are still a few days left to apply for the WCC Eli Lilly travel award for the Spring 2025 ACS meeting. In addition to financial support, you get to participate in some great WCC networking events. Find out more and apply by Dec 15! acswcc.org/awards/eli-l...

Eli Lilly Travel Award - ACS Women Chemists Committee

Eli Lilly Travel Award Eli Lilly and Company is acknowledged for its support of the WCC/Eli Lilly Travel Awards program. The ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC) and Eli Lilly and […]

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Rinaldo Raccichini @theeditorr.bsky.social · Dec 7

The "Energy Materials" team of @naturecomms.bsky.social is looking for two editors with expertise in the fields of #batteries and #electrocatalysis. #Editor positions are permanent and located in the UK 🇬🇧 (London) or USA 🇺🇸 (New York, Jersey City, Philadelphia). Links to apply in the comments below 👇

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Dec 6

@uofpenn.bsky.social researchers led a collaborative effort pioneering safer, more sustainable technique to extract elements critical to battery-powered technologies. @pennchemistry.bsky.social

A greener, cleaner way to extract cobalt from ‘junk’ materials | Penn Today

Penn researchers led a collaborative effort pioneering safer, more sustainable technique to extract elements critical to battery-powered technologies. Findings pave the way for getting value from mate...

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Dec 6

New paper from 1st author, Vagelos Institute graduate fellow Boyang Zhang from the Schelter group and @pennchemistry.bsky.social, reports a simple, selective, and sustainable method for separating cobalt from nickel. Cobalt is a critical mineral used in lithium-ion batteries.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ch...

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Dec 5

It's a small start, and here is a starter pack of University Energy Institutes to follow on Bluesky. Looking forward to growing the pack!

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Dec 5

A reminder that today is the deadliine to apply for the Energy Week at Penn Lightning Talks! @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social @upenn.bsky.social #energyatpenn

Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Nov 19

Penn students and postdocs, apply for the Energy Week at Penn Lightning Talks! Share your work in energy research or policy with a live audience and judges. Finalists receive $200 and compete for other cash prizes. Apply by Dec 5 at bit.ly/3Zojeo9! @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social @upenn.bsky.social

A young female graduate student presenting at the 2022 Energy Week at Penn Lightning Talks.

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Nadine Gruhn @ngruhn.bsky.social · Dec 2

If you are watching The Madness on Netflix, the brand new Valegos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology at @upenn.bsky.social makes a nice cameo appearance.

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Dec 2

The installation of a 500 MHz NMR has begun in VLEST!

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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology @vagelosenergy.bsky.social · Nov 27

Welcome to BlueSky, @penncssm.bsky.social!

Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media @penncssm.bsky.social · Nov 27

We're using our first post on BlueSky to share our upcoming event with @katharinehayhoe.com on 12/5 from 2-3pm!

Register here: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calend...

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International Energy Agency @iea.org · Nov 26

AI is emerging as one of the most important technologies of our time

On 4-5 Dec, we’ll bring together leaders from energy & tech companies, government & civil society to address what the AI revolution means for energy & vice versa

Follow the events 👉 https://iea.li/4g2fOMX

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Paul Kempler @pakempler.bsky.social · Nov 27

Applications are open for the 6th cohort of the Electrochemistry Masters Internship Program! If you (or any undergraduates you know) are interested in a cleantech career related to electrochemistry this is a unique opportunity: electrochemistry.uoregon.edu/masters-inte... ⚡chemsky

M.S. Internship Program Flyer – Oregon Center for Electrochemistry

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