Bring your enthusiasm and your curiosity to this next installment in the Argonne OutLoud Lecture Series that features the groundbreaking research of three postdoctoral researchers who recently placed in Argonne’s Research Slam.

From capturing carbon dioxide from Earth’s atmosphere, to understanding the environmental and economic impacts of recycling nuclear fuel, to enhancing the reliability and efficiency of Argonne’s supercomputers, each talk instills a sense of optimism about the transformative role of scientific breakthroughs on everyday life.

Join us to witness the future of science in action with presentations that make complex research accessible and entertaining, and leave inspired by the innovative ideas and cutting-edge discoveries aimed at making an impact.

Featured Speakers

• “Recycling Nuclear Fuel Unlocks the Potential to Recover 100 Times More Energy”
  Bethany Dean-Kersten, Chemical and Fuel Cycle Technologies
• “Carbon Dioxide Direct Air Capture”
  Mokhtar Rashwan, Chemical Sciences and Engineering
• “Alice in the Data Labyrinth: Solving Supercomputer Mysteries Through Intelligent Visuals”
  Shilpika, Argonne Leadership Computer Facility

At 6:30 p.m., attendees are invited to participate in a gallery walk of Argonne’s 2024 Art of Science. More than 50 images will be on display, showcasing the aesthetics of our science and technology. The collection gives a glimpse into the awe and wonder that scientists experience when they look into a microscope or map out the cosmos. It will be available in person and virtually.