LSU welcomed Geraldine (Geri) Richmond, the Under Secretary for Science and Innovation at the Department of Energy, to campus. She met with LSU President William F. Tate IV, faculty, and students, visiting facilities and labs that showcase LSU's expansive energy research, innovation and practice.

Join us for a conversation about the LSU-led team, called the Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL), and the NSF awarding them the largest grant in its history.Roundtable includes: o Erwin Gianchandani, National Science Foundation o Justina W. Gallegos, White House OSTP Deputy Director o Erik Oswald, ExxonMobil, Vice President, Policy Development o Nigel Jenvey, Baker Hughes, VP Energy Transition Project Development o Dai Nguyen, Shell Geismar Chemicals/Shell Convent, General Manager ⚡About FUEL⚡ As the energy industry evolves and changes, LSU and FUEL are working to make sure Louisiana remains at the epicenter of this industry that is so crucial to Louisiana’s economy. South Louisiana plays a key role in the oil and gas industry with more than 250,000 people employed in that field. FUEL is a statewide effort of more than 50 partners designed to help Louisiana lead the nation in energy transition. Click here to learn more ➡️ https://www.lsu.edu/energy/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=nsf+energy&utm_content=livestream

A statewide effort led by LSU with more than 50 public and private partners has won the largest and most competitive grant ever awarded by the U.S. National Science Foundation – up to $160 million over the next 10 years. https://lsu.edu/mediacenter/news/2024/01/29-nsf-energy-grant.php?utm_medium=webpage&utm_source=website&utm_campaign=nsf+energy&utm_content=mediacenter+hero

LSU’s championship teams excel in competition, whether on the field or in the lab. Our newest team - FUEL - will transform the energy industry by: ✅ Creating jobs in Louisiana ✅ Training the world’s energy workforce ✅ Developing innovative solutions to energy challenges⚡ www.lsu.edu/energy #ScholarshipFirst #FUELTheFuture

LSU’s championship teams excel in competition, whether on the field or in the lab. Our newest team - FUEL - will transform the energy industry by: ✅ Creating jobs in Louisiana ✅ Training the world’s energy workforce ✅ Developing innovative solutions to energy challenges⚡ www.lsu.edu/energy #ScholarshipFirst #FUELTheFuture

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