Past Events: Penn State Energy and Environment Calendar Archive

Energy and Environmental Economics and Policy Initiative (EEEPI) Seminar Abstract: An introduction of China’s Dual Carbon goals and challenges facing China in the process of achieving these goals. Xu he will provide a review and comparison of several major economic policy tools which can induce behavior changes in producers and consumers to achieve sustained carbon reduction. Finally, he will discuss potentials of the nature-based solution to achieve carbon neutrality, as well as the needs for institutional and policy reform in China.

Alaska walleye pollock is the second-largest fishery in the world. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) manages the fishery in U.S. waters. Every summer, NOAA conducts targeted acoustic surveys and trawling in the North Pacific Ocean to determine the abundance and distribution of walleye pollock. The data informs stock assessment and management models to ensure a sustainable fishery. Our speaker recently sailed on the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson in the Gulf of Alaska and will share the importance of pollock fisheries and how science is conducted at sea.

Rare earth elements are a group of 17 metals with very similar sizes but unique roles in technologies that are essential for a clean-energy future.  As a result, efficiently separating one from another is a long-standing challenge and a modern imperative.  In this talk, I will describe some of the fundamental insights that natural rare-earth-binding proteins have yielded into how to differentiate between these very similar elements.

The Energy and Environmental Sustainability Laboratories (EESL) is a University-wide core user facility managed by the Institutes of Energy and the Environment. Emerging contaminants of varied types are pervasive in the modern world and this talk will introduce the expertise and capabilities available within EESL. Past and current projects involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) analyses will be used to highlight the lab’s capabilities.

Department of Geosciences Colloquium Series Fall 2023 Amanda Hendrix Planetary Science Institute Host: Chris House "Water - in Various Forms - on Planetary Surfaces: Spectral Clues"

How plants construct strong, flexible cell walls has been a longstanding mystery in plant biology, and the use of plant cell walls for the sustainable production of food, biomaterials, and bioenergy can benefit from a deeper understanding of their construction, architecture, and degradation. We collaboratively apply advanced microscopy in combination with molecular genetics and biochemistry to dissect the dynamics of plant cell walls.

Julie Michelle Klinger, assistant professor of geography and spatial science at the University of Delaware, will kick off the Penn State Department of Geography’ fall 2023 "Coffee Hour" lecture series with the talk, “Wasting and wanting: an extractive supply chain approach to outer space geographies.”  Klinger will discuss how waste plays a big role in modern space activities by presenting a conceptual architecture and also reflexively examining the potential epistemic violence of waste-making as a spatial analytic to link Earthly and outer-space geographies.

Participants of Renewable Energy Academy: Energy Policies and Programs will be able to identify policies and programs relevant to farm and rural energy projects, develop a strategy for utilizing the opportunities represented by those policies and programs, and identify the next steps for taking action.

Learn about photovoltaic electrical generation, the expected effects of the Inflation Reduction Act on solar development in Pennsylvania, and more. The Solar Law Symposium is aimed at individuals with a basic to intermediate understanding of photovoltaic electrical generation for the grid. The event is designed to expand on the information presented at last year's Solar Law Symposium while offering an introductory session for newcomers to participate. Available Credits

Enjoy an evening out at Alecraft Brewery for the Tap Talk: Agricultural Sustainability and Reforestation in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Jim Kauffman, Forest Programs Manager, and Mauricio Rosales, Senior Agriculture Programs Manager from the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, will introduce participants to agricultural sustainability practices and partnerships and the benefits of planting riparian forest buffers to help restore the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

2023 Women Advancing River Research Seminar Series Hydrological Data Synthesis to Understand Streamflows Kendra Kaiser, Boise State (U.S.) Hilary McMillan, San Diego State University (U.S.) Abstract: New opportunities abound to use big data and machine learning techniques to understand and manage water resources at large scales. By developing and analyzing large hydrologic data sets, we can move from watershed specific knowledge towards regional or continental scale conclusions.

The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), the Office of the Vice President for Research (OSVPR) Interdisciplinary Research Institutes, and the Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity will host a professional development event entitled “Initiative for Faculty Success and Equity Workshop” on Thursday, August 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. The free event will build upon knowledge and practical skills and offer information on how to better center equity and inclusion in the search and career development of Penn State faculty.

Join a panel of Forestry and Wildlife Extension Educators and Faculty tackling participant-submitted or commonly-asked questions and scenarios as a team. This is an opportunity to meet your whole team of experts at once and, for a given issue, hear a discussion between multiple informed perspectives to help you better handle the many complex factors involved in addressing or solving a problem. EVENT DETAILS Participate in our complimentary virtual event featuring forestry experts and receive expert insights on all your forestry-related inquiries!

Since 2013 the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has been working on the PA WalkWorks program, working with various partners to improve public health outcomes with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to increase physical activity. Initially, the program focused on developing walking routes and groups, eventually including 100 routes established in municipalities across the state.

Join Penn State Mining Engineering faculty and students and colleagues from the mining industry in Pennsylvania as we address challenges and opportunities in health and safety, environmental protection, critical minerals, and new technologies. Let’s celebrate mining in Pennsylvania!

Join Penn State Mining Engineering faculty and students and colleagues from the mining industry in Pennsylvania as we address challenges and opportunities in health and safety, environmental protection, critical minerals, and new technologies. Let’s celebrate mining in Pennsylvania!

Join Penn State Mining Engineering faculty and students and colleagues from the mining industry in Pennsylvania as we address challenges and opportunities in health and safety, environmental protection, critical minerals, and new technologies. Let’s celebrate mining in Pennsylvania!

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, held annually during three days in August, is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition. With over 400 exhibitors from the United States and Canada, there is something for everyone to enjoy at no cost as parking and admission are free. The show is hosted by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and showcases educational programs, current research, and the latest innovations in agricultural equipment and technology.

In the face of rapid global urbanization and mounting pressures on food and water resources, reimagining municipal wastewater as a valuable resource rather than mere waste becomes imperative. This presentation emphasizes the significance of harnessing membrane-based processes to extract vital nutrients and resources from municipal wastewater, thereby fostering urban Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and bolstering food security.

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, held annually during three days in August, is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition. With over 400 exhibitors from the United States and Canada, there is something for everyone to enjoy at no cost as parking and admission are free. The show is hosted by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and showcases educational programs, current research, and the latest innovations in agricultural equipment and technology.