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March 8, 2013
Idaho State University's National Geothermal Student Competition team presenting their research findings at the 2012 Geothermal Resources Council spring/summer meeting. | Photo courtesy of the Geothermal Resources Council.
University Competition Leads to Geothermal Breakthroughs

Learn how students are leading groundbreaking research to help expand the development of America's vast geothermal energy resources.

March 7, 2013
Todd Park. U.S. Chief Technology Officer, speaks at the 2012 Education Data Jam.
The Energy Data Jam Goes on Tour

The outgrowth of the “Data Jam” from the health sector into other areas like energy and education sparked an inspiring wave of entrepreneurship. These Jams –- formerly known as Joint Application Modeling Sessions -- were a major improvement to the familiar format of public-private collaboration workshops. Looking to 2013, the Energy Department is announcing today the next round of Data Jams.

March 7, 2013
A weatherization worker drills holes to blow cellulose insulation in the interior walls of this home. | Photo courtesy of Dennis Schroeder, NREL
Living Comfortably: A Consumer’s Guide to Home Energy Upgrades

A four-step guide to making your home more comfortable, energy efficient and healthy.

March 7, 2013
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March 7, 2013
Pictured here are eight of the 10 members of MIT's team who competed in last year's Better Buildings Case Competition. From left to right: Neheet Trivedi, Michael Zallow, Patrick Flynn, Elena Alschuler, Kate Goldstein, Brendan McEwen, Nikhil Nadkarni and Nan Zhao. Not pictured: Christopher Jones and Wesley Look. | Photo courtesy of Elena Alschuler.
Better Buildings Case Competition Helps Develop Future Clean Energy Leaders

Highlighting how last year's Better Buildings Case Competition led to one competitor's current position at the Energy Department.

March 7, 2013
Fair Oaks Farms and AMP Americas Transform Waste into Fuel

Learn how an Indiana dairy is fueling its milk delivery trucks with renewable natural gas.

March 5, 2013
Cosmic Rays from Supernovae Proven to Hit Earth

A new study confirms that cosmic rays are born in the violent aftermath of supernovas, exploding stars throughout the galaxy.

March 5, 2013
Wrapping Up: Our Conversation on Increasing Diversity in STEM Education and the Workforce

A recap of our discussion on increasing diversity in science, technology, engineering and math fields.

March 4, 2013
These tiny green crystals, measuring just millionths of a meter, preserve the molecular structure and activity of Photosystem II, which carries out the oxygen-releasing process in photosynthesis. The chlorophyll-containing crystals, which have a boxlike structure, were studied at room temperature using ultrashort X-ray pulses at SLAC's Linac Coherent Light Source X-ray laser. The image was taken with a light microscope. | Photo by Jan Kern, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Sweet Sunbeams and Creative Catalysts

Opening a new window on the way plants generate the oxygen we breathe, SLAC simultaneously looks at the structure and chemical behavior of photosynthesis.

March 4, 2013
This Friday, March 8, marks International Women's Day, and the recognition of women's achievements all over the world. At the Energy Department and each of the National Laboratories, some of the nation's top women scientists and engineers attend events to urge girls to open their minds to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). In this Febraury 2012 photo, a group of eighth grade girls were invited to Argonne National Laboratory to participate in events during the annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. Division director Amanda Petford-Long and other Argonne mentors are pictured observing a trial run of race cars built by the eighth grade students. | Photo courtesy of George Joch/Argonne National Laboratory.
Photo of the Week: Women in STEM Introducing Girls to Engineering

Check out our favorite energy-related photos!