Congrats to Ashlyn (Ashe) Kamin for receiving a 2023 Cascade Energy Scholarship award from the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation! This scholarship recognizes students in Oregon and Washington who have demonstrated success in their academic pursuits in renewable energy, broadly defined.

Congrats to Ashe on their paper, which shows how polycatechol nanohoop ligands can be synthesized from fluorinated precursors and metalated! This manuscript was the result of a great collaboration with the Jasti group at the University of Oregon, and was selected as a “ChemSci Pick of the Week.” Check it out here in Chemical Science!

Congratulations to Devin, who received a CEI graduate fellowship! This fellowship funds exceptional researchers from departments across UW to apply their talents to clean energy research projects, participate in outreach activities, and develop professional skills.

Congratulations to Leo Zasada, who was recently recognized by a 2023 CEI student award for Outreach and Service! This award recognizes his leadership in organizing a new clean energy outreach program geared towards older adult audiences at local senior and community centers. Check out the article here.