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Saturday, December 31, 2016

Talking Energy Innovation in Egypt

Daniel Armanios spoke to the Gulf News Journal about Egypt's plan to boost the country's use of renewable energy to provide one-fifth of all domestic power.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Is There a Floor for Lithium-ion Battery Production Costs?

In a recent study, EPP Ph.D. student Rebecca Ciez and professor Jay Whitacre analyzed the materials and manufacturing expenses necessary to produce cylindrical and prismatic lithium-ion cells.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016

How to Protect from Identity Theft

Wallethub.com recently consulted EPP professor Nicolas Christin to learn how to safeguard against cybercriminals.
Friday, November 18, 2016

Tribute to Baruch Fischhoff held at the annual Society for Judgement and Decision Making Conference

A tribute to Baruch Fischhoff was held at the 2016 Society for Judgment and Decision Making conference in Boston.
Sunday, November 13, 2016

Alex Hills and his Alaskan adventure stories

Professor Alex Hills recently published a book called Finding Alaska's Villiages and Connecting Them, in which he examines the history of telecommunication in Alaska.
Thursday, November 03, 2016

Is Replacing Coal with Natural Gas Actually Good for the Climate?

DeVynne Farquharson and other researchers have conducted a new evaluation of methane emissions that compares the climate benefits of using natural gas and coal for electricity generation.
Friday, October 28, 2016

AC/DC: The Push for Better Home Energy Efficiency

It's not difficult to see why home energy is inefficient, which is why doctoral candidate Brock Glasgo studies the potential viability of taking the home electrical systems from AC to DC.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds Diffuse Between Atmospheric Particles

Research led by professor Neil Donahue provides a greater understanding into how semi-volatile organic compounds behave in the atmosphere.
Friday, October 14, 2016

Subra Suresh Co-Authors Op-Ed for Science Magazine

Carnegie Mellon University President and EPP Professor Subra Suresh wrote a piece in Science, the journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), discussing the critical role of the government in research.
Friday, September 30, 2016

Members of the National Academy of Sciences Publish Open Letter On Climate Change

In September of 2016, 375 members of the National Academy of Sciences, including professor Granger Morgan, published an open letter drawing attention to the serious risks of climate change.
Thursday, September 29, 2016

Patti Steranchak Wins Andy Award for Spirit

Patti Steranchak has made the Department of Engineering and Public Policy her life's work, and colleagues say her spirit shines brightly in the hearts of former affiliates, alumni, faculty, staff and students.
Friday, September 23, 2016

EPP Faculty Analyze Political Issues on FiveThirtyEight.com

EPP faculty recently joined other experts to analyze the political issues that are important to the 2016 presidential candidates.
Monday, September 19, 2016

Understanding the Chemical Industry with Professor Jeff Siirola

EPP Professor Jeff Siirola helps students understand chemistry in untraditional ways.
Monday, September 19, 2016

Krishnamurti Participates in Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Disclosure Panel

Assistant Research Professor Tamar Krishnamurti spoke as part of a Federal Trade Commission panel focused on improving the way companies disclose important information to consumers.
Thursday, August 18, 2016

PhD Graduate Featured on Energy Podcast

EPP PhD alumni Casey Canfield was recently featured in a few episodes for the Scott Institute's energy-focsed podcast, Energy Bite. She discusses smart meters, solar energy, and communication.
Monday, July 25, 2016

Fischhoff in the Huffington Post: Climate Talk

Professor Baruch Fischhoff recently penned a blog post, called "Climate Talk", for The Huffington Post.
Monday, July 18, 2016

SUCCEED 2016

July 18 kicks off the 2016 SUCCEED program, run by the Center for Climate Change and Energy Decision Making. This summer program connects Ph.D. students and high school students around issues of energy, the environment, and climate change.
Friday, July 01, 2016

EPP Experts Work Toward International Scientific Collaboration

Professor Erica Fuchs was one of five experts from the U.S. who participated in the China-U.S. Innovation Dialogue.
Sunday, May 15, 2016

EPP Commencement 2016

Carnegie Mellon's 2016 Commencement ceremony was a celebration of achievement across campus. EPP highlighted the hard work and contributions of this year's class with a ceremony for EPP and E&TIM graduates.
Monday, May 02, 2016

EPP Faculty Help Secure $10M Grant for Center for Air, Climate and Energy Solutions

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $10M grant to the Carnegie Mellon's Center for Air Quality, Climate and Energy Solutions, run by professor Allen Robinson.
Tuesday, March 01, 2016

EPP Contributes to National Academy of Sciences Report

EPP professor Granger Morgan oversaw the review of the National Academies' Attribution of Extreme Weather Events in the Context of Climate Change, and EPP research scientist Kelly Klima was one of the reviewers.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Cohon Testifies Before Energy & Commerce Committee

On February 24, EPP professor and Carnegie Mellon President Emeritus, Dr. Jared Cohon, testified before the Energy and Commerce Committee as the Co-chair of theCommission to Review the Effectiveness of the National Energy Laboratories.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Carnegie Mellon Represented at the World Economic Forum

Eight Carnegie Mellon faculty members, led by University President Subra Suresh and including EPP professor Lorrie Cranor, presented at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting from January 20-23.
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