Through “Mission: Materials Science,” graduate students from across disciplines have partnered with museum educators and media professionals to transform materials science research into free, hands-on learning activities.
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Penn State researchers have found that tidal freshwater marshes along the Delaware River may act as major traps for microplastics, capturing large amounts of plastic particles before they reach the ocean.
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- EMS Degrees:
B.S., Environmental Systems Engineering, 2026
- Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Fun Fact About Me: I collect rubber duckies!
- Department: John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering
More About Me
What would be your dream job and how did EMS put you closer to this goal?
My dream job is to work on building more resilient cities, especially in developing countries where climate change is hitting the hardest. EMS has brought me closer to that goal by giving me the technical foundation to produce high‑quality work and the mentorship to approach complex problems with both strategy and empathy.
What made you choose your major?
I chose Environmental Systems Engineering because I want to design solutions that protect vulnerable communities and help them adapt to a changing world. This major gives me the technical foundation and purpose‑driven lens to safeguard the health and well‑being of people and the environment.
What student organizations and activities are you involved in?
I serve as the JEDI representative for the EMS Student Council and as the external vice president of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. These roles allow me to uplift my community, advocate for equity, and help create spaces where every student feels seen and supported.
What is one piece of advice you would give to prospective students?
Say yes to opportunities, even the ones that feel out of reach, you never know which one will change your path. Every application, every attempt, brings you one step closer to the ‘yes’ that matters.
What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned in college so far?
I’ve learned that you’re never truly alone, there is always someone ready to support you, guide you, or cheer you on. Asking for help is a strength that opens doors you didn’t know were there.
Penn State researchers and collaborators are forging a reforestation plan to counter climate-related disasters: deadly rainstorms, landslides and mudslides that have ravaged infrastructure, homes, farmland and livestock in recent years.
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Holly Wang, a professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University, will give the talk “Consumer Acceptance of Cell-Cultivated Salmon: A Real Clock-Proxy Auction” on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
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The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences has announced the appointment of two new members to the Graduates of Earth and Mineral Sciences (GEMS) board of directors, and four new members to the college’s Development Council.
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Three Penn State undergraduates will present their research from their fall 2025 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Connection projects at Geography"s Coffee Hour at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.
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Christina Lopano from the National Energy Technology Laboratory’s Research and Innovation Center, will give the talk “Characterizing the Critical: REE and CM Speciation in Fossil Energy Waste Materials,” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec 1.
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Students will present their fall semester Sustainable Communities Collaborative projects during the Campus and Community Sustainability Expo, co-hosted by State College Borough and Penn State Sustainability.
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This year, for GivingTuesday, the college is aiming to raise funding for five additional Millennium Scholars, largely through matching gifts.
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