Vagelos Institute News

A Celebratory Dedication for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology
The opening of the 112,500-square-foot space—now home to the Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology—marks the start of a new chapter in Penn’s study of energy science and the fight against climate change.

An illuminating celebration to a brighter, greener future
Members of the Penn community celebrated an energy research milestone: the unveiling of the new Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology.

Apply to Present at the 2025 Energy Week Lightning Talks!
Share your work in energy research and policy to the broader Penn community.

Vagelos Institute Postdoctoral Fellow Kunyu Wang selected for prestigious CAS Future Leaders Program
The unique program provides early-career scientists with leadership training and connections to peers from around the world.

Energy Week to highlight research across disciplines at Penn
The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology are hosting Energy Week March 11-15, with more than two dozen events featuring Penn faculty, students, and outside experts.

What’s That? Sun shades at the Vagelos Lab
The shades account for solar geometry to make for an eye-catching view from the east and west—all while reducing energy usage.

Roy and Diana Vagelos strengthen science research and education with transformative gift to the University of Pennsylvania
Alumnus Roy Vagelos and his wife, Diana, strengthen science research and education with their transformative gift to the University of Pennsylvania.

Penn Among Education Partners for U.S. Department of Energy Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub to Advance Clean Energy
The University of Pennsylvania will serve as an education partner in support of workforce development efforts with the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2), a partnership that will receive up to $750 million in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding through the historic Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program. The program, announced by the DOE on October 13, 2023, will award up to $7 billion in grants.