Sustainability is a strategic initiative in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Below are the most current stories showcasing our college's sustainability efforts.
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Sustainability expert to discuss food supply chains on May 19
Alex Neill, an associate lecturer and doctoral researcher in applied social sciences at Newcastle University in Tyne, England, will give the talk “Towards Zero Waste Dining: Evaluating the Impact of Interventions on Sustainable Consumer Behavior” from noon to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, in 111 Borland Building on Penn State's University Park campus.
Sustainable Labs Program concludes fourth year, expands impact across campuses
The Penn State Sustainable Labs Program has concluded its fourth year, continuing to expand its reach across campuses while advancing efforts to reduce the environmental impact of research spaces. The 2025-26 cohort included 20 labs spanning multiple colleges, with seven labs recertifying after participating in the program’s inaugural 2022-23 cohort.
Penn State Sustainability celebrates 2026 sustainability award winners
Penn State Sustainability has announced the 2026 recipients of its annual awards. These accolades, including the John Roe Sustainability Impact Award and the Student Sustainability Advisory Council Tree Award, commend the extraordinary contributions of students in spearheading sustainability initiatives.
Sustain Penn State releases guidebook to help faculty integrate sustainability
Penn State Sustainability recently published a guidebook to support Penn State faculty in implementing sustainability into their curricula. The guidebook was created by Sustain Penn State, located within the Office of Undergraduate Education and one of the offices that makes up Penn State Sustainability.
Penn State launches sustainability, society and environmental geography major
Penn State’s Department of Geography is launching a new major in sustainability, society and environmental geography.
Feb. 18 sustainability webinar to feature environmental and field science careers
Sustain Penn State will host its second spring career panel from 12:15–1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, in partnership with the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Career Services.
Feb. 18 seminar: Energy’s transition from coal to natural gas, renewables
Atiya Islam, doctoral candidate in economics in the College of the Liberal Arts, will lead a seminar on the effects of policy on the shift from coal to natural gas and other renewables in electricity generation.
Institute of Energy and the Environment awards eight Penn State researchers
The Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) has recognized eight Penn State researchers for outstanding contributions to energy and environmental research, scholarship and mentorship.
Local Climate Action Program drives measurable statewide climate leadership
An interest session on Feb. 4 will present details of the program for interested communities looking to learn more about partnering with LCAP.
$1.74M grant to fund Eastern Fire Network
Penn State is leading a new network — the Eastern Fire Network (EFNet) — through a $1.74 million, three-year grant.