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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy

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Advancing global solutions through research, innovation, education, and engagement at Northwestern University.

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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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!
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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
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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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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
🌿 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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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.
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
☀️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.
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
🌍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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
🌍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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
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
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Ali Zaidi: Distinguished Public Policy Lecture
Join Northwestern’s Institute for Policy Research and Trienens Institute for a public policy lecture with Ali Zaidi.
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
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...
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Ali Zaidi: Distinguished Public Policy Lecture
Join Northwestern’s Institute for Policy Research and Trienens Institute for a public policy lecture with Ali Zaidi.
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
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?...
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AI uses too much energy—nanotech is the solution | Dr. Mark Hersam | TEDxChicago
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
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/...
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
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!
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Northwestern INQUIRE @nuinquire.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
#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...
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International Institute for Nanotechnology @iinanonu.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
“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
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Sign up for the Trienens Institute newsletter to stay up to date on all things #sustainability and #energy! bit.ly/3IszRbV
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Chair of Chemical and Biological Engineering Justin Notestein co-leads the Trienens Institute Transform pillar which aims to create technologies and processes that transform wastes and renewable feedstocks into chemicals and fuels. Learn more about the Transform pillar at bit.ly/4lc06Ca
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Brendan Pierce's (MSES ‘23) path to a future in clean energy began in the most unlikely of places – the baseball field. Now, he's the director of sustainability at Budderfly, one of the fastest growing energy-as-a-service companies in the United States. lnkd.in/gkRNH9ei #Sustainability #Energy
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Each year, a growing number of Northwestern University students are setting their sights on careers and advanced education that tackle today’s most pressing environmental challenges. Visit bit.ly/43KQVSV to learn more about the Class of '25!
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay2025! As Steven Chu recently told the Northwestern community, “It takes three quarters of a century to turn the ship. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try as hard as we can now.” @ipratnu.bsky.social Visit our website to learn more about the Trienens Institute.
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
The Trienens Institute is pleased to be taking part in the 5th Annual Sustainability Delivery Summit Chicago! We are excited to share how our interdisciplinary research and regional partnerships are driving real-world climate solutions. bit.ly/3ZcO1DL @northwesterneng.bsky.social
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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
At @nuchemistry.bsky.social, @dayneswearer.bsky.social and his team use the kinetic energy carried by “hot” electrons to drive some of the world’s most important industrial chemical reactions. Read more: cen.acs.org/materials/el... #CENT12 #chemsky 🧪
Who's that T12-er? Dayne Swearer: "I think there's an opportunity to use these kinds of electrified chemical processes to rethink the way that we make and use chemicals on a day-to-day basis."
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International Institute for Nanotechnology @iinanonu.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
What does it take to solve gigaton-scale challenges? Professor Vinayak Dravid explains how nanoscience + nature work together in the latest episode of Nanoscape. Listen: iinano.org/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. #Nanoscience #Sustainability @nuchemistry.bsky.social
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Chair of Materials Science and Engineering Mark Hersam co-leads the Trienens Institute Store pillar which aims to facilitate a large-scale deployment of renewable energy resources. Learn more about the Store pillar, one of the R&D pillars at bit.ly/4jtjyZi
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Congratulations to Mercouri Kanatzidis for receiving a $200,000 grant from the UL Research Institute! The grant will allow his research team to address complex water contamination pathways through scientific achievement and practical application. bit.ly/4lCAE9u
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Molly Mollenkamp (MSES ’21), a program manager for strategic energy management at CleaRESULT, works with utility companies to change their customers’ behaviors and increase operational efficiency to reduce the utility’s need for #energy generation. Visit bit.ly/4cRXNka to learn more
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
The Trienens Institute Industry Affiliates Program (IAP), announced today, allows companies across key sectors high-level access to cutting-edge research, faculty expertise, a student recruiting pipeline, and other collaborations. To learn more visit bit.ly/3Wiz80d
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Michael Legatt’s career defending the grid began in the wake of the 2003 Northeast blackout and now winds its way into the MSES classroom. Legatt provides his students with a broad overview of the complexities of the grid. Learn more at bit.ly/44Y6Qhu
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Assistant Professor Dayne Swearer co-leads the Trienens Institute Generate pillar, which aims to develop a new class of solar energy production with high-efficiency, stable cell materials to power the next generation. Visit bit.ly/4d0s7t4 to learn more
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Happy Arbor Day! Today, we celebrate the planting, nurturing, and preservation of trees as a way to honor nature and the environment. Visit bit.ly/4lly6w7 to learn about how the Trienens Institute is helping students grow their understanding of environmental stewardship! #ArborDay2025
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Nobel Prize Winner and Former Energy Secretary Steven Chu charted a path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions during a packed lecture jointly hosted by @ipratnu.bsky.social and the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy. Read more at bit.ly/3GlWbmL
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Today we celebrate the Earth! Every day, we work to protect it. Learn how the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy works to advance global energy and sustainability solutions trienens-institute.northwestern.edu #EarthDay2025
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Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University @ipratnu.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
During a joint IPR and @trienensinst.bsky.social lecture on April 2, former U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu outlined the urgent steps needed to achieve net-zero global greenhouse gas emissions and avoid climate change’s major consequences. 🌎 www.ipr.northwestern.edu/news/2025/tu...
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Congratulations to Mercouri Kanatzidis as an inaugural recipient of the #DiscoveriesInSafety Grant that will help further research into water decontamination. Visit bit.ly/4lCAE9u for more information on Kanatzidis and his research Discover more at UL.org @ulresearchinst.bsky.social #UlRIgrants
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Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy @trienensinst.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Prof. @dichtel.bsky.social William Dichtel co-leads the Trienens Institute Recycle pillar, which aims to help solve the #plastics pollution crisis and create a viable circular economic model at scale. Read more about the Pillar! bit.ly/43D0gMY @nuchemistry.bsky.social
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