{"678664":{"#nid":"678664","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Under Secretary Visits Georgia Tech, Strengthens Collaboration With DOE","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs head of the Department of Energy\u2019s (DOE\u2019s) Office of Science, the nation\u2019s largest federal sponsor of physical sciences research, Under Secretary Geri Richmond understands the vital role of higher education in advancing U.S. science and innovation. On Monday, Nov. 18, she visited Georgia Tech with Chief of Staff in the Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Ariel Marshall, Ph.D. Chem 14, to meet with students and faculty and discuss future opportunities for collaboration.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the visit, Richmond and Marshall toured Dr. Thomas Orlando\u2019s electron and photo induced chemistry on surfaces lab; the Invention Studio; Dr.\u0026nbsp;Akanksha Menon\u2019s water-energy research lab; and the AI Maker Space.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERichmond also joined the Women+ in Chemistry student group for a roundtable discussion. An advocate for underrepresented groups in STEM fields, Richmond is the founding director of the Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists (COACh). COACh is a grassroots organization dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all in science.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s longstanding partnership with the DOE is centered on research and technology development aimed at advancing energy systems and promoting sustainability. The Institute plays a key role in the DOE\u2019s national initiatives, contributing to transformative work in energy efficiency, renewable energy, nuclear power, and environmental sustainability. Through joint research programs, grants, and initiatives, Georgia Tech continues to drive innovation and push the boundaries of energy solutions for a sustainable future.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs head of the Department of Energy\u2019s (DOE\u2019s) Office of Science, the nation\u2019s largest federal sponsor of physical sciences research, Under Secretary Geri Richmond understands the vital role of higher education in advancing U.S. science and innovation. On Monday, Nov. 18, she visited Georgia Tech with Chief of Staff in the Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Ariel Marshall, Ph.D. Chem 14, to meet with students and faculty and discuss future opportunities for collaboration.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the visit, Richmond and Marshall toured Dr. Thomas Orlando\u2019s electron and photo induced chemistry on surfaces lab; the Invention Studio; Dr.\u0026nbsp;Akanksha Menon\u2019s water-energy research lab; and the AI Maker Space.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERichmond also joined the Women+ in Chemistry student group for a roundtable discussion. An advocate for underrepresented groups in STEM fields, Richmond is the founding director of the Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists (COACh). 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