Lion Glass
A team of Penn State students and scientists invented and engineered an entirely new family of glass called Lion Glass that requires significantly less energy to produce, at least 10 times as crack resistant as standard soda lime glass, and has about half of the carbon footprint.
Focus on Sustainability
Sustainability is an important part of what we do in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. We address many of the important problems facing society around energy, materials, climate, and the environment. With research, courses and programs in diverse areas like energy resources, earth systems, human-environment interactions, weather and climate, and materials, our students are well-positioned to solve the challenges of creating a more sustainable future.
STELLAR STUDENTS
Students in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences are simply top notch and represent the very best in the country. We are a recognized leader in all of our disciplines and our students learn from the very best. Join us to take the discoveries and knowledge learned here to become part of a new generation of leaders.
DISTINGUISHED ACADEMICS
Our college’s programs are consistently rated high and our students have unparalleled opportunities to learn from distinguished faculty through classroom interaction as well as research collaboration. We are developing innovative digital technologies that enhance our students’ on-campus experience and improve educational outcomes for learners at any location and of all ages.
