@HuLab_EPFL

The lab of Prof. Xile Hu at EPFL: Synthesis, Catalysis, and Things in between

 Lausanne, Suisse
lsci.epfl.ch
Joined May 2018
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AukeHoekstra
@AukeHoekstra4 Dec 2023
I would estimate that over 99.9% of scientists who actually study climate systems agree that it's a lot cheaper and easier to stop burning fossil fuels than to remove carbon dioxide. So why is @skdh so wrong? 🧵
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Mark Z. Jacobson
@mzjacobson26 Sep 2023
"review of 12 large-scale projects reveals a litany of cost-overruns and missed targets, with a net increase in emissions." Fossil Fuel Companies Made Bold Promises to Capture Carbon. Here’s What Actually Happened. desmog.com/2023/09/25/fossil… @DeSmog @LMicalBuchsbaum Edward Donnelly

Fossil Fuel Companies Made Bold Promises to Capture Carbon. Here’s What Actually Happened.

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) was high on the agenda at New York Climate Week last week, where critics of the technology raised concerns it would be used to extend the life of the fossil fuel...

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Urs Jenal@urs_jenal23 Sep 2023
Keep research councillors of SNSF involved in the evaluation of research grants secure.avaaz.org/community_p…

Keep research councillors of SNSF involved in the evaluation of research grants

Dear President, dear members of the Foundation Council of the SNSF,We, the undersigned, have been alarmed to learn of the substantive changes that have been planned for the future functioning of the...

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Raffaella Buonsanti@lnce_epfl26 Jul 2023
Not one, not two, but three positions for tenure-track assistant professors @EPFL_CHEM_Tweet in Physical Chemistry, Catalysis and Green Synthesis/Bioengineering. Looking forward to meeting all candidates and welcoming our new colleagues! More info here: epfl.ch/about/working/page-2…
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Raffaella Buonsanti@lnce_epfl26 Jul 2023
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Beat Fierz@Beatfierz26 Jul 2023
Join us @epfl! We have an open position for a Faculty Position in Green Synthesis and Bioengineering: epfl.ch/about/working/page-2… Apply here or spread the word!
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Yumeng Xi@yumengxi811 Jul 2023
Our department has multiple tenure-track faculty positions in all areas of chemistry at @ChemNUS. We will be hosting a network session to meet interested candidates in San Francisco on Aug 13, 2023. Look forward to seeing you there! @Chemjobber chemistryjobs.acs.org/job/38…
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Rolf Zeller@RolfZeller529 Jun 2023
Replying to @davidsuter_epfl
How ‘research impact bonds’ could transform science funding nature.com/articles/d4158… As former member of the SNSF, I am stunned about the head of grant management having such anti-fundamental research views without reflecting on the massive damage it would inflict on academia
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David Suter@davidsuter_epfl27 Jun 2023
Is it only me who got chills down the spine reading this ?nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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Canva is one of the most powerful apps for academic work. But many academics don't know about it. Here's a latest Canva feature that will make your work simpler and life easier...(way easier):
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Adding graphics makes presentations engaging. But designing them takes a lot of time and effort. Now you can use AI to create graphics and make your presentations stand out. Here's how to do it (for free):
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Forget Google Scholar. Here are seven AI-powered apps to fast-track your literature review. 1. Research Rabbit 2. Connected Papers 3. Inciteful 4. Litmaps 5. Elicit 6. Iris 7. Scite Below is a comparison to help you choose the best one for your work:
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Jeff Saucerman@jsauce713 Jun 2023
Replying to @RobertTalisse
A really good read by National Academies. "studies have brought into question the validity of student ratings, highlighting the need for more effective evaluation methods that recognize and reward evidence-based teaching practices." nap.edu/read/25685
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Replying to @RobertTalisse
My faculty association won an arbitration decision that forbids the use of student class evaluations for tenure and promotion. The arbitrator concluded the ‘surveys’ are of no scientific value. universityaffairs.ca/news/ne…
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Collecting relevant papers for literature review takes time — a lot of time. Try Iris, an AI-powered app that will help you collect relevant papers in minutes. Here's how to use it:
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Tanentzapf Lab@TanentzapfLab10 Jun 2023
Every government & university science administrator should get a framed copy of these words of max perutz on the first day on the job.
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Angewandte Chemie@angew_chem1 Jun 2023
As the inaugural entry in the new series Hidden Lives, this Viewpoint Article highlights challenges in early childhood care faced by academicians @Shenvi_Lab @scrippsresearch Find out more: ow.ly/xJqQ50OBHpI
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Dr. Eli David
@DrEliDavid27 May 2023
Taylor Swift is concerned about climate change. Fun fact: Her private jet emits more carbon in a single trip than your car in your entire lifetime. She topped the list of most private jet flights in 2022 (with more than 200 flights), and that's when she wasn't even on tour 🤡
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Associate Deans@ass_deans25 May 2023
After careful study, the college decided most of the issues the state legislature has with the university could be solved by permanently eliminating the department of communication.
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Associate Deans@ass_deans13 May 2023
Admin 101: Never let your lack of experience or empirical evidence get in the way of your certainty about the right course of action for the college.
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