Penn State mining expert testifies before Congress on critical minerals needs
Penn State mining engineering expert Barbara Arnold informs a U.S. congressional committee about the state of the nation's mining workforce.
Eco-friendly 'LionGlass' developed at Penn State to be showcased at Nov. 8 event
“LionGlass” will be the subject of PSAA Presents: EMS Showcase, an event hosted by the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences in partnership with the Penn State Alumni Association.
$1.3M NSF grant to fund research into restoration of degraded ecosystems
Ida Djenontin, assistant professor of geography at Penn State, was recently awarded a $1.3 million grant from the NSF to investigate the socioecological outcomes of restoration in degraded woodlands ecosystems.
Sending a 'We Are!' Karen Marosi — Oct. 30
Karen Marosi, director of student engagement and associate teaching professor, was recognized for her exceptional leadership and organization of TEEMS 2024
EarthTalks: Klass to discuss potential for ‘repurposed energy’ on Nov. 4
Alexandra Klass, the James G. Degnan Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, will give the talk, “Repurposed Energy,” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.
Microplastics increasing in freshwater, directly related to plastic production
Microplastics have been steadily increasing in freshwater environments for decades and are directly tied to rising global plastic production since the 1950s, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers.
Nov. 6 EEEPI talk: Do dams and groundwater mitigate economic impact of drought?
Sheila Olmstead, professor at the Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University, will give the talk, “Do Dams and Groundwater Mitigate Drought’s Economic Impact?,” at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 6 , in 157 Hosler Building.
Climate Science Research Experience for Undergraduates wraps with symposium
Penn State's 2024 U.S. National Science Foundation-funded Climate Science Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) ended on a successful note, with 16 students presenting posters on their summer research projects.
Extreme weather workshop focuses on saving lives worldwide
EMS sponsored a three-day hybrid workshop that brought together weather experts and stakeholders from across the globe to address challenges related to weather related hazards.
Morgan Advanced Materials honored as Penn State’s Corporate Partner of the Year
Penn State has named Morgan Advanced Materials, a global manufacturer of ceramics and carbon materials, as its 2024 Corporate Partner of the Year.