Vagelos Institute News
Vagelos Institute faculty member Christopher Murray elected 2024 AAAS Fellow
Christopher Murray and four other Penn faculty have been elected 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. They are among 471 researchers being honored this year across 24 scientific disciplines.
Sustainable Packaging Through Chemistry
Kritika Jha, a Vagelos Institute Graduate Fellow and fourth-year PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry, used her background in polymer-based chemistry to start AekoVera, a company that aims to knock down the barriers that prevent businesses from choosing more sustainable packaging options.
Fifth Energy Week to bring Penn community together around solutions
More than two dozen events held Feb. 10-14 will give students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to learn about energy-related research and work at Penn and beyond.
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.