A new report, Global Call to Action: Sustainable Building Management in Post-Disaster Situations calls for urgent reforms to how post-disaster reconstruction is managed. To learn more and read the full report, visit: bit.ly/4v8Rdh7

Happy Earth Day from the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability & Energy! 🌍 Our community is committed to accelerating real-world solutions to the world's most pressing climate and energy challenges. Explore how we're driving impact: bit.ly/4sKjOI1

The Northwestern Master of Science in Energy & Sustainability (MSES) program prepares its students for leadership roles at the intersection of technology, business, and public policy in energy and sustainability. Learn more at our online info session on Thursday, March 26: lnkd.in/g_DZnjF4

Researchers including Ted Sargent, Omar Farha, Ke Xie and Kent Kirlikovali developed a system using covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with quinone molecules to capture and release CO₂ through electrochemical reactions. Featured in Chemical & Engineering News. Read more: bit.ly/4r61HeZ

Join the Trienens Institute and Gavin Towler for the fifth seminar in a series of monthly discussions. This month's seminar will explore Virtual Goods and Experiences. To learn more and register: bit.ly/3MD1MbV

From career pivot to clean energy impact. ⚡ Claire Miller (MSES ’22) went from burnout to building the future as a microgrid solutions architect at Schneider Electric. Thanks to the MSES program, she found a dream job she didn’t even know existed. 🌍 bit.ly/45oBsIG

We’re excited to welcome two new research professionals to our R&D Pillar research teams! 🎉 🌟 Qining Wang joins the Deploy R&D Pillar on Jennifer Dunn’s team 🌟 Xiaoliang Wang joins the Capture Pillar on Omar Farha’s team Welcome, Qining and Xiaoliang!

New research from Northwestern Engineering shows that iron oxide minerals use multiple chemical strategies to trap carbon in soils, from patchy surface charges to chemical and hydrogen bonding. Led by Ludmilla Aristilde, affiliate of the Trienens Institute: bit.ly/4s5uh1s

Iron Minerals’ Hidden Chemistry Explains How Soils Trap Carbon

From mixed charges to chemical bonding, Professor Ludmilla Aristilde found that iron uses multiple strategies to lock carbon away.

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Northwestern has launched the Sustainability & Energy Fellows Program, a new three-year postdoctoral fellowship designed for researchers pushing the boundaries of energy science, climate innovation, and policy. Learn more about the program and how to apply: bit.ly/4aafmN8

🌿 We’re hiring! The Trienens Institute is seeking a Program Coordinator Sr. and Associate Director of Marketing & Communications to support our sustainability and energy mission at Northwestern. Learn more & apply: -https://bit.ly/48F3LDv -https://bit.ly/4oLkn2q

Northwestern continues to drive bold climate solutions. 🌎⚡ Congrats to Omar Farha, Daniel Horton, and Ted Sargent—recognized in Crain’s Notable Leaders in Sustainability for their leadership in carbon capture, climate resilience, and clean energy innovation. bit.ly/48gsiOO

Trienens convened energy, tech & research leaders for our Nov. IAP Roundtable on scaling Data Center/AI energy demand. Strong discussions on affordable, reliable & sustainable solutions + new Trienens-led research updates. More: bit.ly/484SBHV

Applications for the Northwestern Sustainability and Energy Fellowships are now open through January 2026. Learn more at trienens-institute.northwestern.edu/research/ene... #ClimateTech #Sustainability #PostDocOpportunity

Next up in the MSES Speaker Series: Food Insecurity & Hunger Relief with Kelly Goodall, Senior Director of Community Partnerships at @feedingamerica.org 📅 Nov 19 ⏰ 11 AM–12 PM 📍 Cohen Commons (Tech L482) Register 👉 bit.ly/43BiJsg

Kicking off our new Monthly Seminar Series 🚀 Join Gavin Towler as we explore how shifting demographics impact global food security, diets, emissions, and climate resilience. 🌍🥗 📅 Mon, Nov 10 ⏰ 11–12pm 📍 Hive Room 2350 Register for suggested reading list.

Former White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi joined the Northwestern community to discuss urgency and opportunity in climate policy. 🌎 Innovation, resilience, and collective action can drive powerful solutions. bit.ly/4nNfdCF

How can we feed the world without frying it? 🌍 Join award-winning journalist Michael Grunwald for a talk on “We Are Eating the Earth” — a deep dive into the fight to fix our food system. 📅 Oct. 29 | 4:15–5:15 PM | Pancoe Auditorium #Sustainability #ClimateAction #FoodSystems #Northwestern

What can AI infrastructure learn from mining? 🪨💡 Join Paramita Das, CSO of Stardust Power, for SuReMin’s Critical Minerals Seminar on scaling responsibly in the age of AI. 📅 Oct 22 | 4–5 PM CDT 📍 Ford ITW Classroom | 💻 RSVP for Zoom lnkd.in/gyXiKQfX

Dr. Bin Chen, the Trienens Institute’s new Director of Research, shares his vision for strengthening collaboration across Northwestern and with industry partners to accelerate innovation in sustainability and energy. 🔗Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/4nAMb9O #Sustainability #EnergyResearch #Northwestern

☀️Thank you to all the Wildcats who joined us in Las Vegas for our alumni networking reception during RE+ 25! We were thrilled to connect with Northwestern alumni working across the energy sector, and to hear how they are driving innovation and shaping a more sustainable future.

🌍Join us and @ipratnu.bsky.social this Tuesday for a special lecture with Ali Zaidi, former U.S. National Climate Advisor, who advised President Biden and helped drive investments in clean energy, manufacturing, and climate justice. Reserve your spot now: t.co/S1jhde5tgR

🌍How can vulnerable urban communities adapt to climate change during the energy transition? The Trienens Institute has launched the Adapt Initiative to help answer this critical question. Read more about the initiative: bit.ly/4mDchbb

Want to understand how U.S. climate and clean energy policy is being shaped at the highest levels? 🌎 Join a special lecture with Ali Zaidi, former White House National Climate Advisor, who played a key role in crafting the Inflation Reduction Act. 👉 Register here: bit.ly/472XqTg

Join us and @ipratnu.bsky.social for a Distinguished Public Policy Lecture with @Ali Zaidi, former White House National Climate Advisor, on September 30. Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1412826093...

In his recent TEDx talk, Store Pillar co-chair Mark Hersam tackles the rising energy demands of advanced AI systems. For Hersam, Nanotechnology presents powerful opportunities to reduce energy use and costs, while also making machine learning more efficient. youtu.be/66b49ZrJzdw?...

AI uses too much energy—nanotech is the solution | Dr. Mark Hersam | TEDxChicago

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Chair and professor of the Northwestern Department of Chemistry Omar Farha co-leads the Trienens Institute Capture Pillar. Farha and Capture pillar researchers create technologies and processes to remove carbon dioxide from dilute sources. bit.ly/4522Uw2

Why does Northwestern research matter to you? Whether you're a student, faculty member, staff, alum, or community member—we want to hear your perspective. Share your #ResearchMatters story: www.northwestern.edu/research-nu/...

The Trienens Institute is proud to sponsor the Aspen Ideas Climate Chicago conference, bringing together bold voices and fresh thinking on some of the world's most pressing challenges. We’re delighted to work with changemakers across sectors right here in our home city!

#Quantum is more than just physics. At Northwestern, researchers like Mark Hersam are showing how #materialsscience and #chemistry are critical to advancing quantum tech—from #computing to #sensing and #communications. Read more here: quantum.northwestern.edu/news-and-sto...

“We just scratched the surface.” After a year as chair of Northwestern Chemistry, Omar Farha returns to Nanoscape to discuss MOFs, sustainability, and the future of nanotechnology. 🎧 New episode is LIVE. Listen at iinano.org/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. @nuchemistry.bsky.social