Hydropower Modeling Workshop
Through the US Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office, PNNL and NREL co-hosted a workshop on hydropower characterization within grid models and the seams between water and energy models.
Culprit Nabbed in the Death of a Catalyst
Several years ago, a relatively new catalyst for vehicle emission control began showing failure. A team at PNNL found that this seemingly suicidal catalyst wasn’t actually self-destructing but was the victim of an external assailant.
Christina Nunez
Christina Nunez is a writer and editor based near Washington, D.C. who has been covering science and innovation at PNNL since 2017.
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PNNL Research Lead Honored with Fellowship Status in the National Academy of Inventors
PNNL’s Johannes Lercher was one of 148 researchers recognized at the annual conference of the National Academy of Inventors, held April 10-11, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Lercher recently achieved NAI fellow status, a highly selective honor.
Josef 'Pepa' Matyas elected Fellow of ACerS
Josef "Pepa" Matyas, a materials scientist in PNNL’s Nuclear Sciences Division, has been elected a fellow of the American Ceramic Society (ACerS). He will be recognized at the ACerS annual meeting on September 30, 2019, in Portland, Ore.
Making Every Atom Count to Reduce Auto Emissions
Researchers at PNNL and their collaborators have made a significant improvement to a catalyst that is more rugged and can reduce tailpipe pollution at lower temperatures than existing methods.
Frannie Smith Recognized in 'Notable Women in STEM' Campaign
Frannie Smith, a chemist specializing in nuclear waste management and disposal, was recognized as a "Notable Woman in STEM" for 2019 by the nonprofit Washington STEM program.
Liss Joins North American Journal of Fisheries Management Editorial Board
Stephanie Liss, a PNNL research scientist, has been appointed to the North American Journal of Fisheries Management as an associate editor.