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California Wins Big in 2013 Solar Decathlon

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The Department of Energy announced the 20 university teams selected to participate in the next Solar Decathlon in the U.S....and California is a big winner with four teams from the Golden State. The third place winner in 2009, Santa Clara University, will be joined by newcomers Stanford, University of Southern California, and a collaboration between Southern California Institute of Architecture and California Institute of Technology.

And, none of the four teams will need to travel far. Read more

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Applied Materials Recognized for Diversity Leadership, Philanthropy

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2012 Company and Executive Women Worth Watching - Profiles in Diversity JournalApplied Materials was featured in two recent issues of Profiles in Diversity Journal for its executive diversity leadership and corporate philanthropy.  In this month's 10th annual Women Worth Watching special issue, Applied's Dana Tribula is recognized among this year's top female executive award winners for her creative and technical leadership and initiative and achievements across her career.  Applied was also honored for its commitment to advancing women in leadership.Read more

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Solar Innovation Shines

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Leah Davies proudly holds the University of Maryland's trophy after being presented with first place in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 Architecture Contest at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Credit: Stefano Paltera/U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon).

Thunder storms and muggy weather didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the Solar Decathletes in Washington, DC last week. The teams representing 19 universities from around the world competed to build the most energy efficient, affordable and attractive solar-powered home – not easy given the conditions!Read more

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Clean and Green Singapore 2011

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The annual Clean and Green Singapore campaign, organized by the National Environment Agency and launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, is aimed at inspiring Singaporeans to care for and protect the living environment by adopting an Environmentally Friendly lifestyle. In its third year, the activities for 2011 focus on instilling a sense of pride and ownership of the environment in the community, to encourage Singaporeans to do their part in sustaining a clean and green Singapore.Read more

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Building a World at the Intersection of Art & Technology

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Imagination sparks creativity so when innovative artists join together to rethink the future of our world, the possibilities are boundless, participatory, and thought provoking.

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