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The Phases of Chocolate

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Which do you think has the lower melting point – dark or milk chocolate? Questions like these were what inspired the Energy Club to host a chocolate tasting event on April 4th, focused on the science and engineering that lies behind crafting high-quality chocolate bars. Chocolate production is a great example of materials science in […]

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Sun Beans

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In 1989, there were 585 coffeehouses in America. Over the past 30 years, that number has boiled over 30,000 (of which roughly 14,600 are Starbucks). Today, 4 in 5 adults regularly drink the dark and unctuous Kool-Aid that has transformed from a cheap diner staple worth 25 cents into a ritualistic experience that the average […]

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Upcoming 3/2: Cafe Moto Roastery Tour

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Join us to learn how Cafe Moto uses solar energy to roast their coffee beans! Then gain energy yourself with some coffee tasting. Please fill out this google form if you would like to join. We will be providing rides from Mesa Nueva and the surrounding areas. https://goo.gl/forms/1Zl57Jm204fGJS0G3 Where: Cafe Moto 2619 National Ave, San Diego, […]

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Energy Trivia Night

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Energy gurus Jon and Oeystein hosted our first ever Energy Trivia Night at Rough Draft in Mesa Nueva and suffice to say, questions got pretty heated. With topics ranging from fundamental science and energy storage to current policies and economics, graduate students from all departments put together their cumulative studies and research to compete against […]

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Upcoming: Energy Trivia Night

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The Energy Club is proud to host an energy themed trivia night! Come for an energetic night of trivia with $1 off all beers at Mesa Nueva’s Rough Draft pub! Play in teams of 3-7 and compete to become the 2018 Energy Champions! Tacos are available outside from Belinda’s taco truck. Taco Tuesday has never […]

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Upcoming: Bonfire Night

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Friday, June 8 8-11PM La Jolla Shores Beach Come out and enjoy the sunny San Diego beaches at a bonfire with the Energy Club! We’ll have s’mores supplies, food, firewood and chill vibes. Bring your friends, your dog, your mom, your dog’s friends,  and your preferred beverages and get ready to meet some awesome new […]

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Trivia Night

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A Great Night of Pizza, Trivia and Fun The Energy Club hosted its second social event last night at the Sandbox in Pacific Beach.  I was a little nervous at first when only five people RSVP’d on Facebook, but there ended up being a great turnout of over 20 grad students from a range of […]