What will it take to charge electric vehicles faster?
| smithsonianmag.com
To get more EVs on the road, these scientists are working to charge a car in the same time that it takes to fuel up at a gas station. This article quotes Christopher Rahn, professor of mechanical engineering and co-director of the Battery and Energy Storage Technology Center.
Winners of the spring 2023 Learning Factory showcase announced
| news.engr.psu.edu
The winners from Penn State Learning Factory’s in-person and virtual end-of-semester showcase have been named. The showcase is for senior engineering students to present their capstone design projects.
Harrisburg students awarded for 2023 Capstone Design projects
| psu.edu
Outstanding student projects were recognized during the Penn State Harrisburg School of Science, Engineering, and Technology Capstone Design Conference held in April. The conference was the culmination of students’ undergraduate studies and provided the opportunity to combine classroom learning with real-life applications and collaborate with industry sponsors.
What happened the day when one of the worst nuclear disasters in US history took place at Three Mile Island
| news.yahoo.com
The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant closed for good after the plant partially melted down — it's one of the worst US nuclear disasters. This article mentions Penn State research.
Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses Kelly Austin announces departure
| psu.edu
Kelly Austin, Penn State vice president for Commonwealth Campuses, announced his departure from the University in July 2023.
Fowler named director of Sustainability Institute, chief sustainability officer
| psu.edu
Lara B. Fowler, teaching professor of law at Penn State Law and researcher with expertise centering on water, energy, agriculture and dispute resolution, has been named director of the Sustainability Institute at Penn State and the University’s chief sustainability officer, effective May 15. Fowler has served in both roles on an interim basis since July 1, 2022.
Registration now open for 2023 Graduate Women in Science National Conference
| psu.edu
Registration is now open for the 2023 Graduate Women in Science National Conference, titled “Come Together: The Importance of Connection," which will be held June 22–24 at the HUB-Robeson Center. Undergraduate and graduate students, post-docs, faculty, staff and professionals of all genders are invited to attend.
2023 Chemical & Engineering News Talented Twelve
| cenm.ag
We selected this year's list of standout scientists from nearly 400 nominations put forward by C&EN's readers. Narrowing down that number to just 12 is always a daunting task, and we're consistently impressed with the world-changing work that chemists around the globe are tackling. This year's dazzling dozen have accomplished so much already, and we're excited to see where they go from here.
Penn State has strong showing at 10th Annual Collegiate Wind Competition
| energy.gov
The Penn State Wind Energy Club placed second overall and won first place in the Project Development Contest and the Connection Creation Competition at the Department of Energy’s 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition.
New study reveals possible future health impacts related to climate mitigation
| psu.edu
A Penn State-led team of researchers examined the link between fossil fuel reduction and air quality by exploring almost 30,000 simulated future scenarios. They found that some climate mitigation efforts could lead to harmful health impacts in certain geographic areas.
New program launches STEM majors into patent law career path
| psu.edu
A new program, known as the the Patent Agent Career Pathway, is launching this summer to expose Penn State STEM majors to a nontraditional career path in patent practice. The program is for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students seeking to learn about patent law and explore the possibility of taking the patent bar exam, which does not require a law degree, to become a patent agent.
Madhavan Swaminathan and Doug Werner named international AI association fellows
| news.engr.psu.edu
Penn State Professors Madhavan Swaminathan and Doug Werner were selected as 2023 fellows by the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA).
The global push to involve youth in climate action is gaining momentum, harnessing their innovative spirit, deep investment in the future, and strong collective voice to combat climate change. Getting young people involved ensures that climate policies are forward-thinking and geared towards sustainable development, while their global solidarity and use of digital platforms amplify the call for urgent action. At the forefront of this movement, Penn State's Global Youth Storytelling and Research Lab aims to become a pivotal transnational research hub, empowering young leaders to shape the future of climate and environmental justice. Listen to the podcast.
Join Our Mailing List
IEE publishes a weekly email newsletter and event guide during most of the year containing featured news stories, events, and other announcements.