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Microsoft needs an expert to build modular nuclear reactors for its data centers

TechSpot

A recent job listing from Microsoft is seeking an expert in nuclear technology to lead the company's new energy initiative. This senior position, titled "Principal Program Manager Nuclear Technology," aims to assist Microsoft in developing, maturing, and implementing a global energy strategy centered around SMR and other microreactor designs.

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Schneider Electric leverages AI to help develop employees’ careers

CIO Business Intelligence

The global energy equipment and solutions provider’s Online Talent Management (OTM) platform, launched in early 2020, gives employees more agency around identifying mentorship opportunities, upskilling, and growing their networks within the organization. “I

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Tech Moves: UW announces director for new DoD program; Microsoft vet joins EQT; and more

GeekWire

NSIN tapped Justin Dunnicliff as its university program director at the UW. He’ll be based at the CoMotion, the university’s innovation hub, and will run programs including Hacking for Defense and Starts. NSIN tapped Justin Dunnicliff as its university program director at the UW. Bert Haskell as VP of engineering.

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NASA joins forces with DARPA on effort to demonstrate nuclear rocket for Mars trips

GeekWire

DARPA had already been working with commercial partners — including Blue Origin , the space venture created by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, as well as Seattle-based Ultra Safe Nuclear Technologies , or USNC-Tech — on the Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations program, also known as DRACO.

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Sustainable shoes: This startup created baby shoes that can dissolve in water

GeekWire

They addressed the issue by developing biodegradable baby shoes that dissolve in boiling water. Megan worked as a program manager at CLEAResult, developing strategies for clients in energy efficiency industries. Time lapse of Woolybubs shoe dissolving in boiling water (Woolybubs Video).

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Tech Moves: Earth Finance adds climate advocacy vet; Trilogy Equity Partners hires analyst

GeekWire

LinkedIn Photo) Prior to launching Molecule, Zenk was a business development strategist at now-closed Phytelligence, a well-funded Seattle startup behind a novel method of rapidly growing fruit trees. He was executive vice president at Algenol Biofuels, leading business development partnerships in the U.S., Timothy Zenk.

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How climate concerns and incentives are driving solar installations on Washington roofs

GeekWire

Yet photovoltaics are only a blip in Washington’s overall energy picture. of the energy mix last year, according to a report on the state’s utilities. Inslee is urging Washington lawmakers to provide $100 million in grants to support the expansion of solar installations and energy storage in Washington.

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