Virtual symposium to reflect on past and future of polymer science
| news.psu.edu
A two-day virtual symposium featuring speakers from academia and industry will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on April 14 and 15, and will discuss the past and future of polymer sciences. The symposium is free and open to the public via Zoom.
EarthTalks: Head of nuclear engineering looks to stars for clean energy
| news.psu.edu
Jean Paul Allain, professor of nuclear engineering and head of the Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering at Penn State, will discuss the recent progress made in nuclear fusion, emerging technologies and the remaining challenges to realizing energy generation from a star here on Earth at 4 p.m. Monday, April 12.
Propulsion expert joins aerospace engineering faculty
| psu.edu
David Hall joined the College of Engineering’s Department of Aerospace Engineering as an assistant professor in January.
What’s the hype about 5.8%? I’m worried about the other 94.2%
| by Erica Smithwick
A recent analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that annual carbon emissions declined by 5.8% in 2020 because of the COVID-19 global pandemic. From a historical perspective, a 5.8% reduction is huge—nothing like it has occurred in our lifetimes. But from a COVID-19 perspective, how can it be so small?
Webinar: 'Who Decides on Resilience for Energy Systems?'
| news.psu.edu
February’s energy supply interruptions in Texas and other parts of the southeastern U.S. have raised a number of questions about the resiliency of the nation's energy systems. A panel of energy experts from Penn State and industry will discuss energy resiliency at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, via Zoom.
EarthTalks series examines design of buildings, cities to avoid global hothouse
| news.psu.edu
Lisa Iulo, associate professor of architecture and director of the Hamer Center for Community Design at Penn State, will discuss strategies for designing the built environment across scales and systems to avoid a global hothouse at 4 p.m. Monday, March 22.
CESU workshop to highlight opportunities to work with federal agencies
| news.psu.edu
Researchers whose work addresses natural and cultural resource management topics can learn about partnering opportunities with federal agencies at the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Program Workshop on March 30.
Addressing the energy, environmental complexities of urban areas
| news.psu.edu
Because cities are such complex human-created systems, the Institutes of Energy and the Environment created a new research theme, Urban Systems, which will address the essential and urgent needs for sustainable, healthy and affordable solutions for urban areas.
Materials Research Institute announces seed grant recipients
| news.psu.edu
The Penn State Materials Research Institute announces seed grant recipients for 2021, grants designed to foster interdisciplinary research at Penn State.
EarthTalks series discusses future of nuclear fission for electricity generation
| news.psu.edu
Amanda Johnsen, Bryant Early Career Assistant Professor in the Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering at Penn State, will discuss the future of nuclear fission for the electric grid on March 8.
Second Energy University forum to focus on education March 5
| news.psu.edu
On Friday, March 5, Penn State faculty, staff and students are invited to take part in the forum "Energy University: Energy Education," which is the second in a series designed to discuss how Penn State can continue to strengthen its position as an energy leader.
What's behind $15,000 electricity bills in Texas?
| theconversation.com
Some Texans are receiving eye-popping electric bills after power providers passed on volatile costs to some of their customers – legally.
Once a frozen haven, climate-driven rising temperatures are rapidly thawing the Arctic permafrost, posing a major threat to communities and infrastructure. Researchers are investigating how these changes will transform rivers, with potential consequences for erosion, sediment transport, and the entire Arctic landscape. Additionally, their project incorporates art to communicate these critical findings in an engaging way. Listen to the podcast.
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