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Collaborative and multi-disciplinary energy research at the University of Pennsylvania. #EnergyatPenn
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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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September 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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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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September 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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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September 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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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August 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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@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.
April 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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
April 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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
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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April 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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...
March 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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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...
January 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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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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January 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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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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December 13, 2024 at 11:39 PM
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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December 13, 2024 at 12:45 PM
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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December 12, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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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
December 9, 2024 at 7:55 PM
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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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December 9, 2024 at 8:31 PM
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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 👇
December 7, 2024 at 10:10 AM
@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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December 6, 2024 at 11:45 PM
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.
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December 6, 2024 at 6:14 PM
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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December 5, 2024 at 2:38 PM
A reminder that today is the deadliine to apply for the Energy Week at Penn Lightning Talks! @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social @upenn.bsky.social #energyatpenn
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
December 5, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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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.
December 2, 2024 at 6:25 PM
The installation of a 500 MHz NMR has begun in VLEST!
December 2, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Welcome to BlueSky, @penncssm.bsky.social!
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...
November 27, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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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
November 26, 2024 at 5:05 PM
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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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November 27, 2024 at 12:44 AM