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 […]
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 […]
The Energy Club had the great pleasure in welcoming Mark Ambrose, Director of Business Development and Strategy at Raytheon to speak on the exciting technological innovations his company is involved with. Mr. Ambrose also provided helpful career advice, engaging students to think critically about their scientific or business related futures. He discussed what companies look […]
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, […]
Raytheon is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cyber-security solutions. This event will serve to bridge the gap between industry science/engineering and academic research. The presenter will be Mark Ambrose, Raytheon’s Director of Business Development and Strategy, and he will discuss some of the challenges, scientific projects, and economic goals of […]
Energy Club President, Hayley Hirsh, is featured on NSF’s Science Nation, talking about the future and challenges of sodium ion batteries. Hayley is part of Prof. Meng’s lab which focuses on many different types of renewable energy including Li ion batteries and photovoltaics. Check out the video here!
Discoveries in research can have great effects on society and our daily lives. Transistors developed at Bell labs have pushed forward space exploration, satellite research enables GPS services and bioluminescence can be used to edit genes. The common root of successful commercialization of these discoveries has been communication. Being able to clearly explain what your […]
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 […]
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 […]
The energy club had the opportunity to tour the UCSD microgrid and learn more about how UCSD is powered and the new technology being tested. We learned about different energy storage and generation technologies are being used such as the many solar panels on campus, DC fast charging electric vehicle stations, lithium ion storage batteries […]