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Green Car Congress

Mar 31, 2024

Terragia raises $6M seed round to advance one-step biological conversion of biomass to ethanol

Professor Lee Lynd, Terragia CTO and co-founder, is quoted in an article about funding for the company to commercialize its novel approach to converting cellulosic biomass into ethanol, and initiate partnerships with major biofuel producers. "Conversion of ethanol to fuels for planes, ships, and trucks is a leading option for approximately half of future global transportation energy demand. ... Terragia's technology is projected to displace 3 gigatons of CO2 emissions annually," said Lynd.

The Valley News

Mar 24, 2024

New Nonprofit Aims to Support Families Affected By Brain Injuries

A story about a new local nonprofit organization Unmask the Invisible that aims to help traumatic brain injury survivors, siblings, and family caregivers features a collaboration with Dartmouth Engineering to create a weighted paintbrush for survivors who have ataxia, a condition that causes challenges with balance coordination, and muscle control.

BBC World Radio

Mar 23, 2024

Energy and the Role of AI

Dean Alexis Abramson spoke to to BBC World Service Radio during CERAWeek in Houston, a major international energy conference, about the role of AI in the energy space and its potential in helping optimize building efficiency and energy management.

Inside Higher Ed

Mar 21, 2024

From Genetics Ph.D. to Online-Learning Leader

Joshua Kim, director of online programs and strategy, spoke to Zofia Gajdos, director of online education at Thayer School of Engineering, about her role. Gajdos said one priority is to "make sure that our online students feel as much a part of the Dartmouth and Thayer communities as those who attend classes in Hanover."

pv magazine International

Mar 18, 2024

Scientists identify new 'promising' absorber material for thin-film solar cells

Professors Geoffroy Hautier and Jifeng Liu, and researcher Zhenkun Yuan are featured in an article about their discovery of zintl-phosphide as a new potential high-efficiency, stable absorber material for thin-film photovoltaic applications.

The Washington Post

Mar 09, 2024

How one of the coldest, darkest towns on Earth is trying to get more energy from the sun

Professor Mary Albert Th'83 is featured in this article about her energy transition project in Qaanaaq, Greenland. "It's cogeneration of knowledge, so they can continue to live where they want to live and how they want to live," said Albert.

MIT Sloan School of Management

Mar 07, 2024

What's next for generative AI: Household chores and more

Professor Geoffrey Parker co-authored this piece about how "Large X models" that turn text into actions may ultimately allow generative AI to water plants and peel potatoes.

B&H Photography Podcast

Feb 15, 2024

Camera on a Chip: Eric Fossum's Invention of the CMOS Image Sensor

On this podcast about "pioneers of photography and digital imaging," Professor Fossum is a featured guest discussing "the invention of the CMOS active-pixel image sensor as part of his work for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory [and] the transfer of the CMOS sensor's 'camera-on-a-chip' technology to industry."