Zhiqiang Mao named a fellow of the AAAS
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Zhiqiang Mao, professor of physics, of materials science and engineering, and of chemistry, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Four Penn State faculty elected AAAS Fellows
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Four Penn State faculty members have been elected to the most recent cohort of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Call for posters for 2025 Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium
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Penn State students, faculty, staff and symposium attendees are invited to present their work at an in-person poster session highlighting innovative climate solutions.
IEE then and now
As we celebrate the start of our 63rd year this month, we’re taking a look back, literally, at the Institute of Energy and the Environment—its history, its evolution, and how its work has changed over time. From early research efforts to today’s interdisciplinary approach to energy and environmental challenges, the institute continues to adapt and grow.
The weirdest ways scientists are mining for critical minerals, from water to weeds
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Since ancient history, mining has been a dirty business. While we’ve developed new tools, chemicals, machines, and techniques, most of today’s mining still boils down to digging in the dirt. This article quotes Sarma Pisupati, professor of energy and mineral engineering and director of the Center for Critical Minerals.
Penn State Emeritus Academy welcomes distinguished Spring 2025 inductees
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The Penn State Emeritus Academy has announced the induction of seven esteemed emeritus faculty members as Academy Professors for Spring 2025. These distinguished scholars have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to the University in teaching, research, and service.
Waking up Three Mile Island to give nuclear power a new twist
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Waking up Three Mile Island is becoming increasingly necessary in order to power the data centers that are fueling the AI revolution. This op-ed was written by Brian Black, Distinguished Professor of History and Environmental Studies at Penn State Altoona.
Opportunity: Call for Experts for Upcoming IPCC Work
Established in March 2025, the US Academic Alliance for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (USAA-IPCC) is a network of U.S. universities that are registered observers with the IPCC. AGU is hosting the USAA-IPCC network.The founding members are Colby College, College of the Atlantic, Dickinson College, Indiana University, Princeton University, Rutgers University, the University of California-San Diego, Washington University in St. Louis, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, and Yale University.
Harrisburg students promote, encourage undergraduate research
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Two Penn State Harrisburg undergraduate students are passionate about research — and about making sure their peers know that research can be an option for them, too.
PennTAP to help small to mid-size manufacturers reduce energy costs across state
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The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) at Penn State secured and will manage $51.4 million through the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania, or RISE PA, initiative, a statewide grant program aimed at supporting small to mid-size manufacturers across the state.
Graduate Exhibition to showcase research and scholarship for community
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Nearly 300 graduate students will be presenting research and scholarship and honing their communication skills at the 40th annual Graduate Exhibition, hosted by the Fox Graduate School. Community members can view research videos, chat with students about their scholarship, and see musical performances on Friday, March 28, on the University Park campus.
Penn State receives preliminary approval for turbine lab expansion in Ferguson Township
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The university plans to construct a 13,050 square-foot addition and 7,990 storage yard for the Steady Thermal Aero Research Turbine, or START, Lab.