Our graduate students are integral to the research we conduct, and they also are dedicated to making a difference in communities. Learn more about their research, outreach efforts, and other projects below.
Growing Impact podcast discusses how climate, agriculture impact Colorado River
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
The latest episode of Growing Impact discusses how climate change and overuse of the Colorado River have significantly decreased the volume of the fifth largest river in the U.S.
Drones capture new clues about how water shapes mountain ranges over time
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Drones flying along miles of rivers in the steep, mountainous terrain of central Taiwan and mapping the rock properties have revealed new clues about how water helps shape mountains over geological time, according to a team led by Penn State scientists.
New partnership provides access to education for energy-sector employees
12/12/2023
12/12/2023
Penn State announced a partnership with an international organization that helps workers and professionals in the energy industry pivot into new roles and careers during the transition from oil and gas to renewable sources and other alternative verticals.
Hands-on experience: Undergraduate at the forefront of ‘cutting-edge innovation’
12/05/2023
12/05/2023
When Julia Chen, a junior Schreyer Scholar studying materials science and engineering, first joined the Penn State glass research group, she thought she’d have the opportunity to learn a bit about the industry, receive mentorship from experts in the field and learn the art of glassblowing.
Symposium to focus on forging new partnerships in climate research, solutions
12/04/2023
12/04/2023
Penn State will host the 2024 Climate Solutions Symposium on May 14 and 15 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.
'Growing Impact' podcast explores mitigating the climate impact of contrails
12/01/2023
12/01/2023
The latest episode of "Growing Impact" features a team of researchers that is exploring how to mitigate aviation’s climate impacts, specifically the warming effect created by contrails.
Social Science Research Institute launches climate, society, health initiative
11/29/2023
11/29/2023
A new Penn State initiative will focus on climate change and how extreme weather events impact human health, especially in underserved populations across the globe.
First 2023-24 'Soundings' film screening to focus on Appalachian region flooding
11/09/2023
11/09/2023
Penn State Sustainability and Penn State’s Water Council will relaunch their "Soundings" water film series for 2023-24 at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, with an online screening of "Flood Bound," a film focused on community resilience in the face of flash flooding in the Appalachian region, followed by a post-film panel featuring Penn State faculty and emergency management experts from Vermont.
Melting ice falling snow: Sea ice declines enhance snowfall over West Antarctica
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
As the world continues to warm, Antarctica is losing ice at an increasing pace, but the loss of sea ice may lead to more snowfall over the ice sheets, partially offsetting contributions to sea level rise, according to Penn State scientists.
'Growing Impact' examines landscape restoration in Malawi
11/02/2023
11/02/2023
The latest episode of "Growing Impact" discusses landscape restoration as a potential natural climate solution for Africa.