Returning to The Wharf
The 2024 Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship Annual Program Review was held in Washington, DC. Fellows, alumni, faculty, DOE laboratory staff and friends of the program gathered July 14-18 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf, just minutes from the city's iconic landmarks and cultural attractions.
Fellows arrived and (re)connected late Sunday afternoon, followed by an an all-attendee social. Monday through Thursday's general session included keynote and outgoing fellows' talks, recognition of 2024's Howes Scholars, a showcase of practicum and employment opportunities at DOE facilities, poster sessions highlighting fellows' research, and an interactive professional development workshop and panel on the subject of science communication.
Highlights:
- Comments from Office of Science, NNSA and other invited speakers
- Insight into fellows' research via fourth-year presentations and the annual poster session
- Access to DOE laboratory staff and opportunities via a facilities showcase
- Formal and informal outlets for networking and professional development
- Convenient access to monuments, museums, dining and more
A benefit of the fellowship, the annual program review provides a unique forum to connect people from a variety of disciplines and organizations, all while serving to build and strengthen relationships in the DOE community that will last a lifetime.
Image credit: Evy Mages for Washingtonian Magazine.