Scientists Aim to Develop Safe, Reliable and Affordable Battery for Power Grids

Researchers from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are collaborating with top universities, including Stanford and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, to tackle one of the energy sector’s biggest challenges: storing electricity for the grid safely, reliably and at a low cost.

As part of the Aqueous Battery Consortium, a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), these scientists are working to overcome the limitations of batteries that use water as an electrolyte.

Researchers Develop Biomass-Based Polymer that Can Absorb and Release Carbon Dioxide

A new, biomass-based material developed by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers can be used to repeatedly capture and release carbon dioxide.

The material is primarily made from lignin, an organic molecule that is a main component of wood and other plants, and it can take up carbon dioxide (CO2) from concentrated sources or directly from the air. The research was published by Advanced Materials.

Graduate Research Collaborations at ORNL (Workshop)

Graduate engineering students and faculty advisors are invited to a presentation given by William Jenks of ORNL’s Office of Research Education to learn about opportunities and mechanisms by which graduate students can come to the ORNL campus for extended periods to carry out dissertation-related research in areas of mutual interest to their major professor and ORNL scientists. These include both DOE-funded and ORNL/university-funded options. Both faculty and interested graduate students are encouraged to attend.

ORNL Internship Opportunities for Undergraduates (Workshop)

Undergraduate engineering students are invited to a presentation given by William Jenks of ORNL’s Office of Research Education to learn about ORNL’s many opportunities for summer internships and other student programs aimed at undergraduates and recent graduates. The session will give you an idea of different research areas and the keys to a successful application.

Applications for Summer 2025 will open in October. The presentation will give information on multiple Summer 2025 internship opportunities, including:

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