OSTIblog Posts by Sol Lederman

OSTI's Efforts Advance Energy Secretary Goals

Published on Mar 25, 2009

Dr. Bob Marianelli: A Catalyst for Accelerating Chemical Science

Published on Sep 05, 2008

OSTI is founded on the principle that science advances only if knowledge is shared. The OSTI Corollary takes this concept to a new level. It holds that accelerating the spread of knowledge accelerates the advance of science. The advance of science can also be accelerated by funding more bright scientists. In the following blog article, Dr. Bob Marianelli reminisces and gives his perspectives about advancing science throughout his remarkable career.

Dr. Marianelli led a distinguished career as a DOE Program Manager and Director of the Chemistry Division. He had the privilege to shape and manage the process by which the Department of Energy identifies bright chemists and follows their progress. Along the way, he fostered the work of many truly extraordinary scientists, including six who went on to win the Nobel Prize, perhaps the top honor a scientist can receive. In addition to fostering the work of top scientists, Dr. Marianelli played a key role in the construction of a huge facility at Pacific Northwest National Lab, and he positively influenced the direction of other major research facilities.

Love of science and learning from an early age

SL: What inspired you to pursue a science career?

Sophisticated Yet Simple - The Technology Behind OSTI's E-print Network: Part 2

Published on Mar 05, 2008

In Part 1 of this series I provided an overview of the technology that drives the E-print Network.