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New funding from the National Science Foundation will expand the reach of Engineering for US All, a program to make engineering accessible in high school launched by UMD President Darryll J. Pines in 2018.

Congratulations to Adam Liter and to Maria Polinsky, whose work has earned new support from the National Science Foundation.

In a new study, Dr. Giovanni Baiocchi of the Department of Geographical Sciences and an international team of researchers analyzed the efficacy of various methods of promoting eco-conscious energy use in private residences. They found that monetary incentives—such as critical peak pricing—are a more effective way to encourage reduced household energy use than non-financial interventions, such as providing feedback on consumption or facilitating social comparison.