The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences alumni do great things and we like to share their stories. Below are the most current stories showcasing our alumni.
Penn State names Schlumberger 2017 Corporate Partner of the Year
11/28/2017
11/28/2017
Penn State honored oilfield services leader Schlumberger as its 2017 Corporate Partner of the Year.
Inspired by support he received, alumnus pays it forward
11/14/2017
11/14/2017
Penn State geosciences alumnus Enrique Perez received tremendous financial support and advice throughout his life, which paved the way for career success. Now, he's giving back in many ways to provide similar opportunities to other students.
Enrique Perez - Why I Give Back
11/14/2017
11/14/2017
Penn State geosciences alumnus Enrique Perez received tremendous financial support and advice throughout his life, which paved the way for career success. Now, he's giving back in many ways to provide similar opportunities to other students.
Smye named Slingerland Early Career Professor in Geosciences
11/09/2017
11/09/2017
In recognition of his early career achievements in teaching, research and service, Andrew Smye, assistant professor of geosciences in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, has been named the Rudy L. Slingerland Early Career Professor of Geosciences.
Science communication focus of 2017 Lattman Lecture given by meteorology alumnus
10/03/2017
10/03/2017
Jim Steenburgh, professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Utah and Penn State alumnus, will give the 2017 Lattman Visiting Scholar of Science and Society Lecture. His talk, titled "Communicating Science in the 21st Century: Personal and Political Challenges and Opportunities," will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum on the ground floor of Deike Building. The event is free and open to the public.
Forum to focus on energy opportunities and challenges
09/25/2017
09/25/2017
The 2017 GEMS Industry Forum, "Balancing our Energy Future," will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 28 in 114 Steidle Building on the University Park campus. There will be a reception held before the forum at 6 p.m. in the Steidle Building lobby.
14 Penn Staters honored with Alumni Fellow Award
09/06/2017
09/06/2017
The Penn State Alumni Association will recognize 14 graduates on Oct. 4 with the lifelong title of Alumni Fellow, the highest award given by the Alumni Association.
Beese awarded for additive manufacturing research, mentoring
08/17/2017
08/17/2017
Allison Beese, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, recently earned the International Outstanding Young Researcher in Freeform and Additive Manufacturing Award for research accomplishments related to additive manufacturing of metallic materials.
Joel Myers named 2017 Renaissance Fund honoree
07/25/2017
07/25/2017
As Penn State's Renaissance Fund celebrates its 41st year of honoring outstanding community members and helping students in need, its board of directors has selected as its 2017 honoree Joel N. Myers, a three-time Penn State alumnus; State College resident; and the founder, president and chairman of AccuWeather Inc.
Farnsworth receives 2017 Michael P. Murphy Award in Geospatial Intelligence
07/25/2017
07/25/2017
Robert J. Farnsworth, a retired U.S. Army reconnaissance engineer and Penn State alumnus, was selected to receive the 2017 Lt. Michael P. Murphy Award in Geospatial Intelligence. He was honored during the 2017 United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) Symposium in San Antonio on June 5.