Developing future energy technologies at @UAlberta, and assessing their social, economic, and environmental impacts. Funded by the Government of Canada CFREF.
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From 30 classroom visits a year to 230 📈 The FES Outreach team helps students across Alberta explore science through hands-on energy education, coding, books & games. Inspiring future scientists—one classroom at a time👩🔬✨
Read The Project Report blog 🔗futureenergysystems.ca/news/…
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Join us for the very last Energy Talks, given by Carlo Bais! 🥺⚡ Learn how microbial syntrophy & metabolite exchange influence our urban wastewater treatments. 🔬💧
📆 June 17th, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍@epldotca Strathcona Branch
Register here!! 👉 epl.bibliocommons.com/events…
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Our final FES Roadshow! ⛰️🚗
Join us this Thursday evening and Saturday morning at the Banff Public Library, where we'll be sharing energy research and hands-on demos⚡And on Friday, we'll be at the Biosphere Office Centre from 2-4 PM, so drop by and say hi! 👋
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New Ask An Energy Expert video! 💨🌎
Why is methane a problem for climate change? What are sources of methane? Dr. Juliana Leung, Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, answers this question from grade 4-6 students. 👩🔬🛰️
🎥 youtu.be/EUY42nRUnYg
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Science communication can inspire future careers 🔬⚡ At FES, Valerie Miller & Charlee Amason use classroom visits, books, games, & outreach programs to help students discover the possibilities of science.
Watch their interview on The Project Report 🔗
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This week with Ask An Energy Expert! 🔦💡
Our community members asked: What is blue light and how can we reduce the exposure from our smart devices and the lighting around us? 🚨⚡ Trinanjan Day answers this question in our latest episode!
🎥 youtu.be/ShK6qgWu6rQ
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How do you design energy systems for -40°C winters & off-grid communities? 🤔❄️
Dr. Taha Manzoor’s lab is pairing SMRs with thermal storage to create safer, more resilient power systems. Built for harsh climates, designed for the future💪⚡
Read more 🔗futureenergysystems.ca/news/…
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Join us for the very last Energy Talks, given by Carlo Bais! 🥺⚡ Learn how microbial syntrophy & metabolite exchange influence our urban wastewater treatments 💩💧
📆 June 17th, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍@epldotca Strathcona Branch
Register here!! 👉 epl.bibliocommons.com/events…
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How can satellites see pollution? 🛰️🤷♀️
In this new Ask An Energy Expert video, Dr. Juliana Leung, Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, answers this question from grade 4-6 students. 👩🔬⚡
Watch the latest episode here: youtu.be/dpUV4e6vkDo
#satellitemonitoring
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From Canada’s North to the Moon 🌕⚡ Dr. Taha Manzoor at @UAlberta is researching how small modular reactors thermal energy storage can deliver reliable power in extreme environments. Watch Taha's interview 🔗 youtube.com/watch?si=dD7Pdgr…
#SMR #EnergyInnovation
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That's a wrap on Science Rendezvous 2026! 💫🔬 After 5 years, IGNITE was officially the final @sci_rendezvous FES. Thanks to all volunteers & @twosedm visitors last Saturday to IGNITE their science curiosity!! We couldn't have done it without you 💐✨👩🔬
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New Ask An Energy Expert video! 💧🔋
What is hydrogen and how is it connected to electricity? Dr. Jiafei Liu, Post-doctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering Department, answers this question from grade 4-6 students. 👩🔬⚡
🎥: youtu.be/30Z-yQimA88
#hydrogen #energystorage
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You don’t need to be an expert to start communicating research. Aysha Wu at the @ABLandInstitute learned by doing—rebooting a podcast, interviewing researchers, & breaking down ideas 🎙“You just have to keep trying.”
Read Aysha's full interview🔗👉 futureenergysystems.ca/news/…
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MAY ENERGY TALKS⚡ Join us on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 PM!! Mojo shares how concentrated solar thermal technology uses molten salts to store heat energy for clean power 🔋💪
📆Wed May 20, 2026
🕖7:00 - 8:30 PM
📍@EPLdotCA Strathcona Branch
Register here👉 epl.bibliocommons.com/events…
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This week with Ask An Energy Expert! 🔌🔋
Our high school students asked: Why is balancing supply and demand important in the grid? 👩🔬⚡ Fathima Razick, PhD student in Electrical & Computer Enging Dept, answers this question in our latest episode! 📽️
🎥 youtu.be/xpBDpJxU21c
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POV: What it feels like going to Science Rendezvous 2026 at @TWoSEdm! 🎉
Get ready to IGNITE with science with FREE activities, live shows, and hands-on experiments.
📸 Share your experiences by tagging us and @sci_rendezvous use the hashtags #SciRen and #SciRenIgnite
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⚡we got science and vibes idk what else u want 💅
Anyway, TOMORROW is the day! 😱
Join us and discover the wonderful world of science at Science Rendezvous TELUS World of Science - Edmonton.
✨ Visit our event site: sciencerendezvous.ca/event_s…
#SciRen #SciRenIgnite
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⏳ 2 DAYS LEFT! The wait is almost over!
Science Rendezvous returns on May 9 with free hands-on activities and demos, perfect for the whole family!
Will you be joining us at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton? Let us know in the comments 💬
✨ Visit: sciencerendezvous.ca/event_s…
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In their interview, Aysha Wu at the @ABLandInstitute shows how creativity clarity can make land use research accessible & enjoyable🌱✨🎙️
💬 "Start simple: can you explain your work to friends & family?"
Watch The Project Report: youtube.com/watch?v=1RGgcinJ…
#FutureEnergySystems
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🔥 The excitement is building! Only 3 days left until Science Rendezvous 2026.
Are you ready to unleash your inner scientist at Science Rendezvous TELUS World of Science - Edmonton?
✨ Visit our event site for more information: (sciencerendezvous.ca/event_s…) #SciRen #SciRenIgnite
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