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anil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

wow — the preprint host, arxiv, is banning authors for a year if they submit papers with hallucinated citations 🤖

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If generative AI tools generate inappropriate language, plagiarized content, biased content, errors, mistakes, incorrect references, or misleading content, and that output is included in scientific works, it is the responsibility of the author(s). 2/
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We have recently clarified our penalties for this. If a submission contains incontrovertible evidence that the authors did not check the results of LLM generation, this means we can't trust anything in the paper. 3/
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The penalty is a 1-year ban from arXiv followed by the requirement that subsequent arXiv submissions must first be accepted at a reputable peer-reviewed venue. 4/
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Examples of incontrovertible evidence: hallucinated references, meta-comments from the LLM ("here is a 200 word summary; would you like me to make any changes?"; "the data in this table is illustrative, fill it in with the real numbers from your experiments") end/"

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy🌎Day! ROSEI celebrated its fifth birthday with #EarthDay events that highlighted its progress in two key areas; fostering partnerships within and beyond JHU and serving as a hub for JHU sustainability-related student initiatives. #HopkinsEnergy Story: energyinstitute.jhu.edu/rosei-celebr...

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Ben Schafer @coldformed.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Vergecast starlink discussion. @davidpierce.xyz @reckless.bsky.social you asked why Amazon wants a satellite network? Have you read about the role of starlink in the Ukraine war? Basically he who can supply internet to drones wins the war. Seems like a defense tech play…

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Another ARPA-E Innovation Summit in the books! It was great seeing so many different ROSEI booths at this year's summit in San Diego, with Chao Wang, Yayuan Liu and Corey Oses all having at least one this year. Looking forward to seeing everyone at next year's summit in MD! #HopkinsEnergy

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

AI is driving a surge in electricity demand across the PJM grid. New research from a group of ROSEI researchers shows that allowing data centers to shift or pause some energy use could save $15B+ annually—while keeping power reliable. #HopkinsEnergy Story: energyinstitute.jhu.edu/a-smarter-wa...

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

ROSEI's Brandon Bukowski was a recent guest on the podcast #PodCAT! During the discussion, Bukowski discussed how a desire to work in energy and sustainability led him to catalysis and JHU's growing cohort of impressive faculty working in catalysis. #HopkinsEnergy open.spotify.com/episode/3jy7...

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We conclude our #EWeek2026 series highlighting ROSEI faculty and students with Alexandra Grayson, a PhD candidate in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering! Her question was "How could your research make an impact in the fight against climate change?" #HopkinsEnergy

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Happy #Eweek2026! To celebrate, ROSEI will be asking faculty and students sustainable engineering-related questions all week and posting their answers. We're excited to have @coldformed.bsky.social kick us off by answering "How is ROSEI transforming the future of sustainable energy?" #HopkinsEnergy

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Trump just repeated again that China just builds wind turbines but did not use them themselves. Truth is :they actually do. China has more wind power than any other country.

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again. www.nature.com/immersive/d4...

This line graph illustrates the percentage change in agency staff levels from the previous year for nine major U.S. federal scientific and health organizations between the fiscal years 2016 and 2025. The agencies tracked include the CDC, Department of Energy, EPA, FDA, NASA, NIH, NIST, NOAA, and NSF. For the majority of the timeline between 2016 and 2023, the agencies show relatively stable fluctuations, generally staying within a range of +5% to -5% change per year. However, there is a dramatic and uniform plummet starting in the 2024–25 period. Every agency depicted shows a sharp downward trajectory, with staffing losses ranging from approximately -15% to over -25%. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows the most significant decline, dropping to roughly -26%, while the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shows the least severe but still substantial drop at approximately -15%.

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

ROSEI is excited to unveil its first ever annual report, highlighting a year of rapid growth, groundbreaking research, and expanding impact! Explore the report and learn more about how the future of sustainable energy starts at JHU 🌎🔋💡 #HopkinsEnergy Report: energyinstitute.jhu.edu/annual-repor...

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

ROSEI's @dankammen.bsky.social and advisory board member Claire Broido Johnson started a podcast called Energy Matters! The show aims to have fact-driven, no-nonsense conversations about how—and why—energy shapes our world. Episodes at the link below! #HopkinsEnergy www.youtube.com/@EnergyMatte...

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Energy Matters. All Around The World.

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

ROSEI's @energyabe.bsky.social was quoted in an article that explores the federal government's decision to halt construction of the nearly completed Revolution Wind offshore project, a move that could destabilize NE's grid and drive up energy costs. #HopkinsEnergy www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...

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Halting Revolution Wind could be a disaster for New England’s grid

If Trump kills the now-frozen offshore wind project, utility customers will pay more money for dirtier and less reliable electricity.

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Next up in the ROSEI Researcher Q&A series is @dankammen.bsky.social, the JHU BDP of the Just Energy Transition! Kammen discussed how the many threads of his research are linked, why he joined Hopkins, and a Netflix gameshow he used to host. #HopkinsEnergy energyinstitute.jhu.edu/rosei-resear...

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ROSEI Researcher Q&A: Daniel Kammen - Johns Hopkins - Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute

This article is part of a series featuring Q&As with Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI)-affiliated researchers. Next up is Daniel...

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Earlier this week, ROSEI staff got to tour the construction zone of the institute's upcoming new office space! There has been a lot of progress in the last few months, and ROSEI can't wait to occupy its new space towards the end of the year! #HopkinsEnergy hub.jhu.edu/2024/06/27/j...

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

ROSEI, EPICS and the Embassy of Belgium in the US recently cohosted a group of researchers, policymakers and industry professionals on the Homewood campus for an international forum designed to accelerate energy innovation through strategic partnerships! #HopkinsEnergy hub.jhu.edu/2025/07/07/h...

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Johns Hopkins hosts international energy summit to accelerate clean technology innovation

The inaugural Energy Technology and Science Bridge event brought together researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

ROSEI had a large group in attendance for the first Summer Education Accelerator hosted by the Academic Center for Reliability & Resilience of Offshore Wind (ARROW)! Faculty in attendance included @coldformed.bsky.social, Julie Lundquist and Dennice Gayme. energyinstitute.jhu.edu/large-rosei-...

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Large ROSEI Contingent Participates in ARROW’S SEA Event - Johns Hopkins - Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute

The Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) had a large contingent participate at the first annual Summer Education Accelerator (ARROW-SEA) hosted...

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

ROSEI is hiring! The institute is looking to hire a Fellow to support its public policy research into interregional transmission and offshore wind transmission planning efforts. The selected fellow will work closely with @energyabe.bsky.social. #HopkinsEnergy Apply: apply.interfolio.com/168478

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Mark Shapiro @mhshapiro2.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🧪 Is a photo subversive? NSF staff overcome obstacles to 75th anniversary portrait | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

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Is a photo subversive? NSF staff overcome obstacles to 75th anniversary portrait

Management tried to quash outpouring of support for beleaguered agency

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Congrats to Ben Link, ROSEI's deputy director, on being named a board director of the MD Clean Energy Center! MCEC serves as a catalyst for guiding the growth of sustainable businesses and unlocking financial resources needed for MD to thrive. #HopkinsEnergy energyinstitute.jhu.edu/ben-link-nam...

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Ben Link Named a Board Director of Maryland Clean Energy Center - Johns Hopkins - Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute

Ben Link, the deputy director for the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI), has been named a board director of the...

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

ROSEI played a pivotal role as venue host of the first day in the inaugural #DCClimateWeek! "It’ll be exciting to look back years later and see the ROSEI and Hopkins names among the key groups that made the first day happen." -Ben Link, ROSEI deputy director. energyinstitute.jhu.edu/rosei-serves...

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ROSEI Serves as Venue Host for First Day of Inaugural DC Climate Week - Johns Hopkins - Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute

The Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) played a pivotal role as being the venue host of the first day in...

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Thanks to everyone who attend ROSEI's Earth Day celebration yesterday! A highlight included honoring this year's seniors that are graduating with the energy minor. ROSEI is looking forward to celebrating its fifth anniversary at Earth Day 2026 - we hope to see you there! #HopkinsEnergy

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Johns Hopkins Engineering @hopkinsengineer.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Ship strikes SHOULD be extremely rare—standards stipulate that annual chances of a bridge collapse from ship collision SHOULD be less than 1 in 10,000. But some of the nation’s busiest will likely be hit in our lifetime, reports Prof Michael Shields. engineering.jhu.edu/news/major-u...

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

ROSEI and the @hopkinsengineer.bsky.social booth is not the only JHU presence at #ARPAE25 that you should check out! ROSEI core faculty member Chao Wang has four booths (231, 422, 427, 1121) for the various carbon-related work he has with ARPA-E. #HopkinsEnergy

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

ROSEI and the @hopkinsengineer.bsky.social are proud to serve as a partner of the ARPA-E Innovation Summit for the third consecutive year! If you're at the Summit, stop by Booth 813 to say hi! #ARPAE25 #HopkinsEnergy

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Johns Hopkins Engineering @hopkinsengineer.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

NSF-funded advances in structural engineering let cities flourish on fault lines. "We come up with ideas to make buildings safer from earthquakes. Then we work with design engineers & manufacturers to turn those ideas into reality."—Prof Ben Schafer Read more: engineering.jhu.edu/news/how-fed...

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Ben Schafer and a grad student inspect steel in a laboratory

Two students use tools on steel beans in a lab.

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Our director Ben Schafer (@coldformed.bsky.social) recently participated in a Q&A discussing how support from NSF helps civil engineers improve building codes and develop more resilient, cost-effective building materials. See below to check it out! #HopkinsEnergy hub.jhu.edu/2025/03/06/e...

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How federally funded research helps save lives during an earthquake

Support from the National Science Foundation helps civil engineers like Ben Schafer improve building codes and develop more resilient, cost-effective building materials

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Next up in the ROSEI Researcher Q&A series is Magdalena Klemun, a core ROSEI faculty member in the CaSE department who recently joined JHU! Klemun discussed the two main themes of her research and her love for walking instead of driving. #HopkinsEnergy energyinstitute.jhu.edu/rosei-resear...

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ROSEI Researcher Q&A: Magdalena Klemun - Johns Hopkins - Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute

This article is part of a series featuring Q&As with Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI)-affiliated researchers. Next up is Magdalena...

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Ben Schafer @coldformed.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Was a fantastic event! So much incredible work at JHU and APL.

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Johns Hopkins Engineering @hopkinsengineer.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

In the Magazine: By '28, 14.5% of electricity sold in Maryland must be solar. PhD candidate Sreyas Chintapalli is lending his expertise to the state’s Solar Photovoltaic Systems Recovery, Reuse, and Recycling Working Group to help get us there. engineering.jhu.edu/magazine/202...

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Helping Maryland Reach Its Climate Goals - JHU Engineering Magazine

The road to decarbonization will be paved with many tradeoffs. PhD candidate Sreyas Chintapalli is helping Maryland make the right ones as state leaders implement some of the country’s most ambitious ...

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Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) @energyathopkins.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

New ROSEI researcher Q&A with @drgona.bsky.social just went live! He discussed how a project as an undergraduate shaped his passion for energy-efficient building controls, and why joining the Hopkins energy community was a "no-brainer." #HopkinsEnergy Story: energyinstitute.jhu.edu/rosei-resear...

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ROSEI Researcher Q&A: Ján Drgoňa - Johns Hopkins - Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute

This article is part of a series featuring Q&As with Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI)-affiliated researchers. Next up is Ján...

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Ben Schafer @coldformed.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Undergrad? Community college student? Join us at Hopkins for some sustainable energy research this summer! #rosei #jhu @energyathopkins.bsky.social

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