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Sandia National Labs Shares Clean Energy Breakthroughs for the Next Generation
Students can explore real-world energy research at Sandia's annual workshop on power electronics and sustainability.
Joseph Sampson
June 10, 2025 • 5 minutes
What’s Happening Today!
Welcome to a new & exciting daily post from That Black Chemist!
Today we’re highlighting a workshop hosted by Sandia National Labs on cutting-edge research on energy conversion technology. This is perfect for aspiring scientists and engineers passionate about solving the climate crisis and flexing their lab skills.
We’re also featuring a major development in medical robots: researchers are creating exoskeletons to help patients regain mobility.
Stay tuned until the end to watch an awesome TikTok this Tuesday—you won’t want to miss it!
Upcoming Opportunities
🛳️ Sandia National Laboratories Hosts Electronics & Energy Workshop
Sandia National Laboratories—an international leader in energy, electronics, and defense innovation—is hosting its annual Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Workshop. This event will highlight cutting-edge research in power electronics and energy conversion technologies.
Connect with top researchers, explore real-world applications, and discover ways to get involved in the field!
📅 Workshop Details
Date: Tuesday, July 15 – Wednesday, July 16
Location: Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104Host: Sandia National Laboratories
Cost: $200
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⚠️ Bonus Opportunities You Should Know
🧪 NSF REU Summer Research Programs: List of funded undergrad research programs. (Search here)
💰 NASA OSTEM Internships: List of NASA Internships for high school and undergraduate STEM students (More info).
🧠 Webinar: Interdisciplinary Science Communication - How to share your research with diverse audiences (Link).
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Scientist’s Scroll
🧑🏾⚕️ NIH-Funded Researchers Build Exoskeletons to Support Patient Mobility
While medical robots have long been confined to research labs, new innovations are accelerating their integration into healthcare.
NIH-funded researchers are leading the way by developing battery-powered exoskeletons—wearable devices designed to activate muscle fibers and assist patients with impaired mobility.
“These kinds of mobility assistive technologies can help us move farther on less energy and to interact with people.”
Tip of the Day
⚒️ Start Research As Early As Possible
If you’re a high school or college-aged student interested in science or engineering, getting involved in research early can set you miles ahead. Whether through a summer program, shadowing a professor, or joining an on-campus lab, starting now makes all the difference. Here’s why:
Build Real Skills Early: Research teaches you how to think critically, analyze data, and solve problems.
Boost Your Resume: Early research experience stands out on applications for internships, scholarships, and graduate school.
Explore Career Paths: You’ll learn what you love and hate before diving into a specific major or career path.
Connect with Mentors: Working in a lab gets you access to professors and grad students who can guide you and write strong recommendation letters.
Get Paid to Learn: Many programs offer stipends, allowing you to earn money while gaining hands-on experience.
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Today’s Theme: TikTok Tuesday
Tuesdays are better than Mondays, right?
Let’s enjoy an awesome TikTok watching this robot bake a pizza with infrared rays!
@sciencechannel Making delicious pizza in under a MINUTE?? 🤤🍕 #HowItsMade #pizza #pizzeria #cooking
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