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Newswise: McInnes named DOE Office of Science Distinguished Scientist Fellow
Released: 18-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
McInnes named DOE Office of Science Distinguished Scientist Fellow
Argonne National Laboratory

Lois Curfman McInnes, a senior computational scientist at Argonne, has been named a 2024 DOE Distinguished Scientist Fellow for her contributions to software and high performance computing leadership.

Newswise: Four Argonne Scientists Receive 2024 DOE Early Career Research Awards
Released: 17-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Four Argonne Scientists Receive 2024 DOE Early Career Research Awards
Argonne National Laboratory

As winners of the 2024 U.S. Department of Energy’s Early Career Research Program, four scientists from Argonne National Laboratory are each receiving an award of $550,000 a year for five years to help them answer complex questions.

Newswise: Planning the Future of America’s Vast Electric Grid
Released: 16-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Planning the Future of America’s Vast Electric Grid
Argonne National Laboratory

The electric grid is becoming more dynamic, including two-way connections with electric vehicles and grid storage.

Newswise: Giving Batteries a Longer Life with the Advanced Photon Source
Released: 13-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Giving Batteries a Longer Life with the Advanced Photon Source
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne contributes to landmark research that could lead to better cathodes for longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries.

Newswise: Argonne Training Program Immerses Attendees in Extreme-Scale Computing
Released: 12-Sep-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Argonne Training Program Immerses Attendees in Extreme-Scale Computing
Argonne National Laboratory

The 12th annual Argonne Training Program on Extreme-Scale Computing (ATPESC) offers intensive two-week training for next-generation scientists, computer experts, data analysts and others aiming to infuse their computing research with new vibrancy.

Released: 12-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Unraveling the mystery surrounding the creation of heavy elements in stars
Argonne National Laboratory

Scientists uncover new experimental data that will help them better understand how heavy elements are created in stars and the processes that shape the chemical makeup of the universe.

Newswise: Argonne entrepreneurship program opens fellowship applications
Released: 10-Sep-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Argonne entrepreneurship program opens fellowship applications
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne’s entrepreneurship program embeds early-stage startup founders for two years at the lab. They are mentored by a lab scientist. In addition, the program also provides support at the local, regional and national levels including entrepreneurship training and a networking ecosystem to eliminate the hurdles traditionally faced by early-stage cleantech startups.

Newswise: Giulia Galli wins Joseph O. Hirschfelder Prize in Theoretical Chemistry
Released: 10-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Giulia Galli wins Joseph O. Hirschfelder Prize in Theoretical Chemistry
Argonne National Laboratory

Giulia Galli has been awarded the prestigious Hirschfelder Prize in Theoretical Chemistry. She is being recognized for her groundbreaking work in developing computational methods to predict and design material properties.

Newswise: When it’s hotter than hot, scientists know how nuclear fuel behaves, thanks to new research from Argonne
Released: 5-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
When it’s hotter than hot, scientists know how nuclear fuel behaves, thanks to new research from Argonne
Argonne National Laboratory

Experiment findings will help nuclear industry model, design and construct clean nuclear energy systems, and continue an impressive safety legacy.

Newswise: Argonne nuclear researcher Thanh Hua partnering with industry to advance next generation nuclear reactors
Released: 4-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Argonne nuclear researcher Thanh Hua partnering with industry to advance next generation nuclear reactors
Argonne National Laboratory

Hua pioneers computer codes that can improve safety and efficiency of molten salt reactors.

Newswise: Leaders of ​‘EV Ready’ Illinois cities recognized in ceremony at Argonne
Released: 4-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Leaders of ​‘EV Ready’ Illinois cities recognized in ceremony at Argonne
Argonne National Laboratory

City leaders were recognized in a ceremony at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory as part of the EV Readiness program.

Released: 3-Sep-2024 11:20 AM EDT
Department of Energy selects Argonne to lead national energy storage hub
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne will lead the Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA) in partnership with Berkeley Lab and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. ESRA focuses on transformative battery advancements, workforce training and reshaping the future of energy storage.

Released: 26-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Six ways that Argonne leads the way in hydropower
Argonne National Laboratory

Six key ways that Argonne’s work in the field of hydropower is helping to revolutionize global energy infrastructure.

Released: 23-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Advanced Photon Source achieves world-record electron beam emittance measurement
Argonne National Laboratory

The upgraded Advanced Photon Source’s electron beam emittance has been measured and the result is a world record. The measurement confirms the APS’s status as a world-leading facility for X-ray research.

Newswise: Argonne scientists awarded American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers fellowships
Released: 22-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Argonne scientists awarded American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers fellowships
Argonne National Laboratory

American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers awards fellowships to two Argonne scientists.

Newswise: Argonne and the University of Münster join forces to advance essential battery materials and technology
Released: 22-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Argonne and the University of Münster join forces to advance essential battery materials and technology
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne and the University of Münster agreed to collaborate on advanced battery materials, building on past lithium battery research. This collaboration aims to enhance battery knowledge and address challenges in energy density, cost and lifespan.

Newswise: A visionary approach: How an Argonne team developed accessible maps for colorblind scientists
Released: 15-Aug-2024 4:00 PM EDT
A visionary approach: How an Argonne team developed accessible maps for colorblind scientists
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory worked with the Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) community to create CVD-friendly colormaps that are more inclusive and accessible.

Newswise: Green energy conversations: Leaders pioneering Chicagoland sustainability efforts share their vision with Energy Department under secretary
Released: 15-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Green energy conversations: Leaders pioneering Chicagoland sustainability efforts share their vision with Energy Department under secretary
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne’s Office of Community Engagement hosted Geri Richmond, the Department of Energy’s under secretary for science and innovation, at three sites on Chicago’s South Side to showcase green energy initiatives featuring Argonne’s involvement.

Released: 14-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Making the atomic universe visible
Argonne National Laboratory

At Penn State and as a member of the Q-NEXT quantum research center, Nitin Samarth investigates atom-scale materials that could serve as the foundation for future quantum technologies.

Newswise: No power, no operator, no problem: Argonne test facility simulates nuclear reactors to explore next-generation nuclear safety systems
Released: 13-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT
No power, no operator, no problem: Argonne test facility simulates nuclear reactors to explore next-generation nuclear safety systems
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne’s Natural Convection Shutdown Heat Removal Test Facility enables large-scale experimental testing of nuclear reactors. The facility explores passive safety systems, which can cool a reactor without any human intervention or power.



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