James Sears, an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University, will give the talk, “How Much More Price-Fluid are Utility Customers in the Long-Run? An Application to Urban Water Demand."

William Brune, distinguished professor of meteorology and atmospheric science at Penn State, was awarded the 2026 Warren Washington Research and Leadership Medal.

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters, including Jodi Vender, who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.   

The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) Museum & Art Gallery has announced the opening of a new student-curated exhibit titled “Through Different Eyes: Industrial Worlds by Women Artists.” The opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22.

 Christelle Wauthier, associate professor of geosciences, will deliver a talk titled “Imaging Deformation Processes in Areas Prone to Natural Hazards with Satellite Geodesy” at noon on Friday, Jan. 23,

The Osmania University College of Technology Alumni Association granted Sarma Pisupati its highest distinction — the Distinguished Alumnus Award.