You're invited to attend the Soils, Plants, and Consumers Network (SPCN) Summer Research Expo on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in 252 Erickson Food Science Building. The Expo is being held in collaboration with the USDA-funded Training of Future Professionals along the Human-Food Interface through Research and Experiential Learning for Undergraduates Summer REEU Program.
Past Events: Penn State Energy and Environment Calendar Archive
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) recent orders on data center energy demands directed at the nation’s Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) have put governance of electricity markets and utilities on the federal policy agenda. The orders underscore the importance of RTO Governance: who has a voice in RTO decision-making, how market rules are developed, and how accountability is maintained. These governance
2026 Women Advancing River Research Seminar SeriesRiparian Wetlands as River Modulators Across LandscapesLijing Wang, University of Connecticut, United StatesAmy Hansen, University of Kansas, United States
Energypath 2026 brings together energy professionals, policymakers, educators, researchers, innovators and students for a forward-looking exploration of Pennsylvania’s evolving energy landscape and the technologies, policies and workforce shaping the future of energy.
Penn State’s Alliance for Education, Science, Engineering, and Design with Africa (AESEDA) will host a joint symposium with the African-led Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) to strengthen and expand the Penn State-PASET partnership and collaboration.
Flooding remains one of the most costly and disruptive hazards facing communities across the United States.
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences traces its origins back 130 years, born of an interdisciplinary approach to supporting workforce development for the extractive industries (mining, and then also petroleum engineering). Today, that same interdisciplinary focus is aimed at society’s grand challenges in energy and environment. We’ll look at current research breakthroughs, from LionGlass to severe weather prediction, human origins, volcanic eruptions and ice-sheet collapse, wildfire, the extraction of rare-earth-elements while treating acid mine drainage, and more.
2026 Women Advancing River Research Seminar SeriesWater Quality and Water ScarcityMichelle T.H. van Vliet, Utrecht University, The NetherlandsMaryna Strokal, Wageningen University, The NetherlandsTitle: Quality matters for water scarcity: Unravelling the complex interplay of water quality and sectoral water use
The conference will feature the latest manufacturing innovations and developments in manufacturing systems and processes, additive manufacturing, smart manufacturing, cyber-physical systems, and materials processing from researchers and manufacturers around the world. The conference schedule includes keynotes, technical sessions, expert panels, networking sessions, industry night, tutorials, and award ceremonies.
The conference will feature the latest manufacturing innovations and developments in manufacturing systems and processes, additive manufacturing, smart manufacturing, cyber-physical systems, and materials processing from researchers and manufacturers around the world. The conference schedule includes keynotes, technical sessions, expert panels, networking sessions, industry night, tutorials, and award ceremonies.
The conference will feature the latest manufacturing innovations and developments in manufacturing systems and processes, additive manufacturing, smart manufacturing, cyber-physical systems, and materials processing from researchers and manufacturers around the world. The conference schedule includes keynotes, technical sessions, expert panels, networking sessions, industry night, tutorials, and award ceremonies.
The conference will feature the latest manufacturing innovations and developments in manufacturing systems and processes, additive manufacturing, smart manufacturing, cyber-physical systems, and materials processing from researchers and manufacturers around the world. The conference schedule includes keynotes, technical sessions, expert panels, networking sessions, industry night, tutorials, and award ceremonies.
The conference will feature the latest manufacturing innovations and developments in manufacturing systems and processes, additive manufacturing, smart manufacturing, cyber-physical systems, and materials processing from researchers and manufacturers around the world. The conference schedule includes keynotes, technical sessions, expert panels, networking sessions, industry night, tutorials, and award ceremonies.
The PaSDC Data User Conference seeks to educate its audience on the demographic and socioeconomic research and policies affecting Pennsylvania. Each year, researchers, policymakers, planners, and data professionals from across Pennsylvania gather for the commonwealth's most comprehensive forum on demographic and socioeconomic data. Sessions span a wide range of topics including population trends, workforce analysis, rural Pennsylvania issues, community development, data visualization, and innovations in data technology. Sessions at the conference are non-commercial and vendor neutral.
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Sponsored by PPG Industries, the 12th Annual Elevator Pitch Competition is an opportunity to pitch your research in TWO minutes or less, using no more than four supporting slides. Graduate students will briefly convey their research to a curious and technically diverse audience in hopes of taking home CASH PRIZES and developing new COLLABORATIONS.Competition DateJune 3, 20269:30 a.m. - 12:00 noonTop 5 pitches will present live at 11:30 am.
The Life Sciences Symposium (LSS) is an annual meeting organized by the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Huck Graduate Student Advisory Committee (HGSAC) at Penn State. This year's theme is From Protocols to Pipelines: Connecting Bioinformatics with Experimental Biology. Since 2015, this free, all-day event has brought together hundreds of Penn State researchers from diverse scientific fields, promoting unique research collaborations, funding, and networking opportunities. The LSS features keynote speakers, student research presentations and posters, awards, and more.
This all-day workshop will bring together leading experts from industry, government, and academia to examine the emerging implications of large-load integration and discuss pathways to maintain a stable and resilient grid.
2026 Women Advancing River Research Seminar SeriesCarbon Transport and Processing Across Land-Ocean ContinuumSuzanne Tank, University of Alberta, CanadaNuria Catalan, Centre d’Estudis Avancats de Blanes, SpainAll seminars will be presented online live at 11:00 a.m. ET on the third Thursday of each month. Seminar recordings will be posted later. Please register in advance for all talks.
The availability and affordability of housing are critical issues in many communities across Pennsylvania. This webinar presents descriptive and economic analyses from a Rural Housing Affordability: 2013-2023 study to examine the variation in severity of these issues across the nation, with a particular focus on rural areas, which have been underrepresented in previous studies on housing livability.
Register to join the industryXchange 2026: Engineering Innovation with AI. This collaborative event, led by the Penn State College of Engineering, will bring together Penn State faculty and graduate students and industry leaders to network, discuss industry needs, and explore artificial intelligence research opportunities.Scheduled concurrent breakouts include: