Established in 2018, the Energy Hawks is a group of graduate and undergraduate students from a wide range of disciplines focused on adding value to North Dakota’s energy industry through a broad range of concepts.
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EERC Nears Completion of MatEx Facility to Advance Clean Energy Innovation
The new Materials Exploration (MatEx) facility is a 28,700-square-foot, high-hazard occupancy building designed to accelerate the development and testing of next-generation energy technologies.
EERC Recognized for Outstanding Support of Breastfeeding Employees
The EERC is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Greater Grand Forks Breastfeeding Coalition and Grand Forks Public Health for its outstanding efforts in supporting breastfeeding employees in the workplace.
Steffes and EERC Mark Milestone with Emissions Reduction Technology Partnership
Steffes, LLC, and the EERC Foundation have formalized their partnership with a signing ceremony, marking the commercialization of their innovative emissions reduction technology for the oil and gas industry.
EERC Concludes Another Year Supporting the NRM Backpack Program
Since 2018, the EERC has proudly partnered with Northlands Rescue Mission’s Backpack Program to fight food insecurity among children in our community.
EERC and Origen Kick Off Construction of Direct Air Capture Demo in Grand Forks
EERC welcomed Origen to Grand Forks to officially kick off the construction of a large-scale carbon removal demonstration project.
Celebrating the 2024 Core Value Award Recipients
Each year, the EERC recognizes five employees who exemplify our core values: Be Safe, Be Ethical, Be Engaged, Be Effective, and Be Professional. These individuals go above and beyond in their roles, demonstrating exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to this year’s honorees!
EERC Welcomes New Employees
Over the 6 past months, 9 new employees have joined our team. We are happy to welcome them to the EERC! Chenyu Wu Reservoir Engineer Cole Stenseth Budget Analyst Creighton Brown Senior Outreach and Community Benefits Specialist Elise Ellis Principal Accountant Jaron Capps Data Visualization Specialist Hayden Yates Geospatial Solutions Specialist Kripa Thapa Geospatial Solutions… Continue reading EERC Welcomes New Employees
Pioneering Progress: Highlights from SERC’s 2024 Research Endeavors
From pioneering advancements in energy storage and REE extraction to exploring sustainable geothermal solutions and strengthening national security, SERC’s 2024 projects exemplify innovation at the intersection of science and practical application.
Science, Community, and the Spirit of the Season
An expansive seismic survey is currently underway in McLean County, spanning an impressive 232 square miles. This geophysical endeavor aims to unlock the secrets of the subsurface rock layers more than a mile below ground. But beneath the scientific objectives lies an equally compelling story of community support and connection.

