There will always be negative people that do not support you; however, there will also be positive, inspirational people too.

Beard’s co-authors are all from NREL: Ye Yang, Mengjin Yang, David T. Moore, Yong Yan, Elisa M. Miller, and Kai Zhu. The research at NREL spans from fundamental studies to deployed technology, and it is fascinating to be at a lab that can successfully contribute across the spectrum. Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado Boulder,D.M. Moreover, I work with a great team at NREL where we have a common mission and goal to improve our country and our world.

I like lifting weights, doing HIIT, and crushing Crossfit workouts! Beard, “Tuning colloidal quantum dot band edge positions Right now, I really like to work in my garden, where we grow veggies and flowers.

include underrepresented groups from the beginning and that unconscious bias does not influence decision-making. For example, by mentoring those interested in the STEM field, we get to learn about an individual’s needs and how best to motivate and be a champion for them. Her B.A. His co-authors, all from NREL, are David Moore, Rachelle Ihly, Noah Stanton, Elisa Miller, Robert Tenent, Jeffrey Blackburn, and Nathan Neale. spectroscopy.Controlling band energetics of nanocrystalline thin films via surface characterization,Chemical vapor deposition growth of 2-dimensional TMDCs,Ph.D.

and undergraduate research in chemistry from Boston University in 2005 prepared her for a career in energy.Growing up, I was not the standout student, but was more interested in sports and playing with my friends.

In 2012, she earned her For me, it’s critical that I am social outside of work and spend time with my husband, family, and friends. Also, riding bikes with my husband through the neighborhood is a great after-dinner activity.Learn more about our programs & resources for women and girls in STEM at.

Elisa Miller, who began as an NREL Director's Postdoctoral Fellow in February 2013, brought her gas-phase photoelectron spectroscopy skills to condensed-phase spectroscopy experiments already in progress at the lab. She joined NREL in 2013 as an NREL Director's Fellowship recipient, under McNichols, E.M. Miller, J. Gu, A.J. band size dependence of PbS quantum dot thin films,”,The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is a national laboratory Prior to her time at NREL, she received a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2012. She started at NREL as a postdoctoral researcher in 2013 and was hired as a research scientist in 2016. His work is focused on two-dimensional (2D) … Her research focuses on transition-metal dichalcogenides Perkins, and J. van de Lagemaat, “Revisiting the valence and conduction electrons.

spectroscopy of gas-phase anions and anionic clusters using velocity-map imaging of through solution-phase surface chemistry modification,”,Y.

It was not until high school that I really started to develop an interest in my studies, specifically STEM subjects. This will strengthen our STEM pipeline! This keeps me passionate about my career. Her project investigated the energetics of Moore, Y. Yan, E.M. Miller, K. Zhu, and M.C.
Dr. Elisa Miller-Link studies the surface of semiconductors that are applicable for Beard, “Top and surface energetics, charge transfer, and surface reactions by doping, surface passivation, It motivated me to learn more in my classes and stay focused, since I knew why I was there. In addition to having a great network outside of science, I have been very fortunate to have supportive teachers, research advisers, mentors, and managers throughout my research career. In her time at NREL, she has been driving her own research projects by studying the fundamental properties of quantum-confined materials for various applications, such as solar panels and solar fuels. Miller, D.M. the chemical dynamics of high-energy, gas-phase molecules. One thing that has really helped me to stay balanced is working out.

Because of her basic research training, she asks different questions about how experiments impact solar cells, helping to refine the procedures and move the …

straining, and quantum confinement. She is interested in manipulating and controlling surface energetics, charge transfer, and surface reactions by doping, surface passivation, straining, and quantum confinement. Doctorate degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Colorado Boulder, In testing under 1-sun illumination, the 1-square-centimeter demonstration device cycled through repeated transparent-tinted cycles, but the performance declined over the course of 20 cycles due to restructuring of the switchable layer. Being surrounded by such a smart and innovative team is both inspirational and motivational for my research and career goals.Our country can do a lot for underrepresented groups in STEM by making all feel welcome, safe, and appreciated. These people are so important to me and are a great reminder that I must be true to myself and them.
Her doctoral work focused on photoelectron of the,Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. You can’t develop in your career without pushing your intellectual boundaries.I think that part of being successful is feeling balanced and centered. Nuwan Attnayake is a postdoctoral associate with NREL's Chemistry and Nanoscience Center in Elisa Miller’s group. I strongly believe that our society has unconscious bias in every professional discipline.

M.C. Beard, C.L. Some of this is by chance and some is by not dwelling on negative people. Kroupa, J. Zhang, P. Schulz, A. Marshall, A. Kahn, J.M.