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AABE Hackathon Explores the African-American Experience of Energy Issues

The AABE hackathon on November 16 and 17 focused on the African American experience of energy issues.

Diversity and Inclusion at the Pacific Northwest National Lab

The Honorable James Campos toured PNNL receiving an Overview of the lab and overviews of STEM and Diversity and Inclusion.

DOE Celebrates 2018 HBCU Week

DOE partnered with representatives from the White House Initiative on HBCUs, NSF, and the DoEd convened to highlight funding STEM and research.

Millennial Nuclear Caucuses Encouraging Our Youth

Millennial Nuclear Caucuses feature discussions on the path forward for the nuclear industry and the role innovative technology.

Understanding the Energy Challenges of the Alaska's Remote Villages

Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, traveled to Alaska to survey energy related projects across the state.

MBID 2018 Conference Recap

MBID, hosted by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) MBED Office, with small business stakeholders in Washington, D.C. on Monday, August 20, 2018.

Meet Alton “Pearson” Benson, Intern for the Office of Minority Education and Community Development

Get to know Pearson Benson from Hampton University. He is launching his career in marketing with the Minority Edu. and Community Development Office!

Meet Christina Neal, Intern for the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity

Get to know Christina Neal from Spelman College. She is launching her legal career with the Office of Civil Rights!

Meet Micharon Byrd, Intern for the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity

Get to know Micharon Byrd from Ave Maria School of Law. She is launching her career in public service with the Office of Civil Rights.

Meet Tiffany Ni, Intern for the Minority Business and Economic Development Office

Get to know Tiffany from Virginia Commonwealth Univ. She is launching her career in economics with the Office of Minority Business and Economic Dev.

NEWS

Secretary Perry Hosts DOE Secretary’s Honor Awards Ceremony

Secretary Perry recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling DOE’s mission.

August 29, 2018

The United States and Israel Establish Joint Center of Excellence in Energy

Energy Rick Perry and Israeli Minister of Energy Yuval Steinitz signed the agreement today at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

June 25, 2018

C3E Announces Texas A&M Energy Institute Joining Collaborative Effort to Advance Women’s Leadership in Clean Energy

New collaboration with the Texas A&M Energy Institute will broaden the geographic reach and diversity representation of the United States C3E program.

May 9, 2018

Energy Department creates Jobs Strategy Council to Focus on Job Growth in Energy Economy

Today, Secretary Moniz announced the creation of the Jobs Strategy Council (JSC), an initiative focused on accelerating job growth in American-made...

January 23, 2015

Energy Department Announces New Minorities in Energy Industry Partner Network

WASHINGTON – At a forum marking the first anniversary of its Minorities in Energy Initiative (MIE), the Energy Department today announced the...

November 18, 2014

Energy Department Trains Veterans in Advanced Manufacturing

Today, the first 24 participants marked the successful completion of the Advanced Manufacturing Internship program, a pilot effort sponsored by the...

August 15, 2014

DOE Selects 8(a) Small Business to Provide Waste Tracking Services

Cincinnati – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today awarded a competitive small business set-aside contract to Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe...

November 14, 2013

DOE Awards Small Business Contract for Site Characterization and Erosion Control Work in Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cincinnati - The Department of Energy (DOE) today awarded a new contract to CTI & Associates, of Wixom, MI. CTI is a small business.

September 30, 2013

DOE Awards Small Business Contract for Administrative Support to the Office of Environmental Management

Cincinnati - The Department of Energy (DOE) today awarded a task order to North Wind Solutions, LLC of Idaho Falls, Idaho to provide administrative...

September 26, 2013

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Receive Funds for Fossil Energy Research

Five fossil energy-related projects that will help maintain the nation’s energy portfolio while also providing educational and research training...

August 15, 2013

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