When you think of energy storage what comes to mind? Batteries. But what if you need to store 1 GW of power (roughly 700,000 homes) over days, weeks, or a whole season? This is increasingly becoming a reality with an electric grid stretched by data center demand. Your traditional Li-Ion battery won’t cut it. It will require large-scale systems built to store and discharge massive amounts of energy on demand.
On Friday, February 2, 2026, faculty from across Grounds braved the cold and ice to gather at Newcomb Hall to share their research and learn about…
Nuclear fusion has long been considered the holy grail of limitless energy. For decades, scientists around the world have been racing to develop it for…
Last night, over 65 UVA researchers from across Grounds gathered to pitch their ideas, network and find collaborators at the 2nd Advancing Discoveries…
UVA’s third annual Story Collider event brought four distinguished faculty members to Carr’s Hill to share personal stories of struggle and perseverance in their STEM careers. Dean Stephanie Rowley, Dr. Bill Petri, astronaut Kathryn Thornton, and Professor Scott Acton each recounted obstacles they overcame, demonstrating that vulnerability, teamwork, and resilience are central to scientific success.
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