Transmission Electron Microscopy is a powerful tool for understanding the structure and composition of materials at nanometer length scales. However, limitations on beam dose, stability in vacuum, and other environmental parameters have made it difficult to perform certain types of experiments and analyses in the microscope. Lately, many of these barriers have been overcome through new detectors and sample holders.
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The goal of this exhibition is to demonstrate the benefits of solar-based electricity generation through art and design. Featuring projects developed by an interdisciplinary research team, the exhibition enables us to visualize the sustainability and energy system in a meaningful and artistic way. In addition, interactive educational activities — organized in collaboration with the Sustainability Institute — enhance the energy literacy of participants and empower their renewable energy adaptation.
Three- and Two-dimensional (3D and 2D) halide perovskites are a larger class of organic-inorganic compounds that in the last decade have emerged as outstanding semiconducting materials thanks to their superior carrier lifetime and structural diversity. These materials have demonstrated record-breaking efficiencies in solar cell performance, light-emitting devices, and radiation detection.
In Transmission Electron Microscopy, a high energy electron beam is scattered as it is transmitted through a very thin sample which can provide information about the internal structure of the sample. There is a wealth of information that can be obtained at nanometer length scales from transmission electron microscopy including crystal structure, elemental composition and chemistry, phase distributions, dimensions of nanoscale structures, etc.
The Dynamic Dance of Molecules in Solution
Neela Yennawar | Huck Institutes of the life Sciences
11:15am – 12:15pm
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Analyzing powder diffraction data is often the most difficult part of an XRD experiment. Fortunately, there are software tools and databases available to make this process easier. Join Nichole Wonderling for a review of the program Jade (MDI, Inc., Livermore, CA) and the ICDD PDF-4+ database to learn how to perform phase identification search matches, background removal, profile fitting, data exporting and use of an internal standard for pattern calibration and lattice parameter determination.
Lead is commonly found in drinking water as a result of corrosive water combined with older plumbing and is a problem many may be unaware of. Join us for Water Webinar Series: Lead in Drinking Water to learn about testing your water and how to reduce lead levels in your water.
Penn State will host the 8th Annual Environmental Politics and Governance (EPG) Conference on June 28 – July 1, 2022, building on the success of previous conferences in Seattle, Zurich, Bloomington, Stockholm, Santa Barbara, and Oslo. The conference will consist of panels with research presentations, discussions, and plenary sessions.
The invention of the AFM-IR technique, the ability to measure IR spectra on the lateral length scale of several nanometers, occurred in 2010. Only 4 years later, the inventor, Alexander Dazzi, was awarded the Ernst Abbe award for his invention and the technique has been rapidly commercialized. This talk will provide a basic overview of the AFM-IR technique including capabilities, limitations and a few example applications from work performed by Penn State researchers.
Registration requested.
Penn State will host the 8th Annual Environmental Politics and Governance (EPG) Conference on June 28 – July 1, 2022, building on the success of previous conferences in Seattle, Zurich, Bloomington, Stockholm, Santa Barbara, and Oslo. The conference will consist of panels with research presentations, discussions, and plenary sessions.
Join Water Cooler Talk: Aquatic Invasive Species in Pennsylvania to hear from the experts about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). AIS are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity worldwide. Effecting both local ecology and economy, these small critters can have big impacts to our watersheds. This program will teach what characteristics make a species invasive, how they move from place to place, and how you can prevent their spread.
About the Series
Penn State will host the 8th Annual Environmental Politics and Governance (EPG) Conference on June 28 – July 1, 2022, building on the success of previous conferences in Seattle, Zurich, Bloomington, Stockholm, Santa Barbara, and Oslo. The conference will consist of panels with research presentations, discussions, and plenary sessions.
Penn State will host the 8th Annual Environmental Politics and Governance (EPG) Conference on June 28 – July 1, 2022, building on the success of previous conferences in Seattle, Zurich, Bloomington, Stockholm, Santa Barbara, and Oslo. The conference will consist of panels with research presentations, discussions, and plenary sessions.
A workshop on AFM data analysis with Nanoscope Analysis and Gwyddion.
Registration requested.
Plant-inspired 3D Printing with Renewable Materials
Stephen Chmely | Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Registration and attendance are free for all Penn State faculty and students.
The GCSE 2022 Annual Conference will explore the complex interactions between biodiversity and climate change, and how these complexities factor into conservation strategies to protect global biodiversity.
GCSE 2022 will highlight success stories in conservation that should help guide us toward finding more general science- and evidence-based solutions to conservation challenges.
Registration and attendance are free for all Penn State faculty and students.
The GCSE 2022 Annual Conference will explore the complex interactions between biodiversity and climate change, and how these complexities factor into conservation strategies to protect global biodiversity.
GCSE 2022 will highlight success stories in conservation that should help guide us toward finding more general science- and evidence-based solutions to conservation challenges.
Water Webinar Series: Water Well Construction will discuss proper construction of new water wells including grouting, sanitary well caps, and proper casing.
About the Series
The Water Webinar Series is hosted by the Penn State Extension Water Resources team. Learn about a variety of private water topics such as common health and aesthetic impacts on drinking water supplies, preventing bacteria contamination, well construction, and septic systems. Each event will include an interactive Q&A session with the presenters!
The first talk in LiMC2's series LIMtalks takes place on June 22 at 11am EST. The first speaker will be Antonella D'Alessandro speaking about "Advanced Multifunctional and Sustainable Construction Materials."
Registration and attendance are free for all Penn State faculty and students.
The GCSE 2022 Annual Conference will explore the complex interactions between biodiversity and climate change, and how these complexities factor into conservation strategies to protect global biodiversity.
GCSE 2022 will highlight success stories in conservation that should help guide us toward finding more general science- and evidence-based solutions to conservation challenges.