Rice University is a key player in positioning Houston as the leading hub of energy and clean tech innovation. Researchers at the university have been hard at work tackling the many challenges a widespread energy transition presents, exploring everything from wind energy, solar power, renewable natural gas, low-carbon LNG and biofuels to battery manufacturing, energy storage enhancements, recycling technologies, and carbon capture, use and storage. (Rice University)

Summer can be a particularly dangerous time of year for American workers: There are increased unintentional injuries and fatalities during the summer months, and according to the most recent data available, more than 4,100 preventable workplace deaths and 4 million injuries occurred in 2020. With this in mind, the National Safety Council (NSC) has observed and promoted National Safety Month each June since 1996. (Facility Executive)

APPA is excited to offer the 2022 Virtual Facilities Summit this July as we gather to connect our community from across the globe. Let us reflect on what we have accomplished and our progress in the higher education community this past year as we celebrate excellence, innovation, and achievement. Connection and collaboration are critical to the profession we proudly serve for the excellence of our campuses. (APPA)

The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will spur good-paying construction jobs and draw more workers to the industry, said Labor Secretary Marty Walsh at a Washington Post-sponsored online event. But to capitalize on the opportunity, further workforce development is needed to bring people into the trades. (CONSTRUCTION DIVE)

Alarmed by mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo, colleges are working to protect their campuses with threat assessment teams, active shooter drills and partnerships with law enforcement. (Inside Higher Ed)