WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The American Chemical Society issued the following news release: The American Chemical Society (ACS) has named 42 members as ACS Fellows. The fellows program began in 2009 as a way to recognize and honor ACS members for outstanding achievements in and contributions to science, the profession and ACS. Nominations for the 2024 class of ACS Fellows will open in the first quarter of next year. Additional information about the program, including a list of fellows named in pr  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 (TNSres) -- The Department of Energy's Office of Science Atmospheric Radiation Measurement facility issued the following news: * * * An ARM field campaign in Colorado ends an epic phase of observations and begins its focus on data analysis and modeling * * * In early June 2023, Daniel Feldman and Allison Aiken hiked along a mountain trail in a region of Colorado where distant peaks jutted into the sky and stands of forests seemed to rise out of a landscape painting. Undi  more

WACO, Texas, July 27 -- Baylor University issued the following news on July 26, 2023: Baylor University announced today the appointment of Garritt J. Tucker, Ph.D., as the inaugural Eula Mae and John Baugh Chair in Physics with a focus on innovative research and teaching in the area of materials science. Tucker comes to Baylor from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, and holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. "Dr. Tucker will   more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following written testimony by Bruce J. Walker, ex-assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity, involving a hearing on July 18, 2023, entitled "Examining Emerging Threats to Electric Energy Infrastructure." * * * Chair Griffith, Ranking Member Castor, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to submit testimony regarding   more

WASHINGTON, July 27 (Rep.) -- Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-Puerto Rico, issued the following news release: The Resident Commissioner, Jenniffer Gonzalez Colon, continues to work and support initiatives to address the particularities of Vieques and Culebra. On this occasion, the municipal islands will participate in the Partnership Project for the Energy Transitions Initiative (ETIPP) of the United States Department of Energy (DOE) where together with regional organizations and nationa  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following statement on July 27, 2023: * * * Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that authorizes $886.3 billion for New Mexico's military bases, national labs, and servicemembers. The NDAA sets the spending levels and policies for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy (DOE), including nat  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Embark on a journey of virtual exploration and mind-bending experiences * * * Scientists and researchers from Sandia National Laboratories will offer up a first-hand look at virtual and augmented reality technology during a special event at Explora. Everyone from kids, families and STEM enthusiasts are invited to step into the world of extended reality, o  more