Penn State Energy and Environment Calendar

A collection of upcoming energy and environment events from around Penn State and beyond.

 11:30am – 1:00pm  Steidle Atrium  Full details
Penn State Climate REU Program’s final symposium will showcase research from 13 undergraduate students mentored by faculty across Meteorology, Geography, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, and more. Projects span climate modeling, wildfire impacts, air pollution exposure, sustainable systems, and science communication. We will have two poster sessions and refreshments in the Steidle Atrium.

 All day  The Nittany Lion Inn  Full details
Penn State is convening a high-level, solutions-driven workshop to accelerate progress across the full critical minerals and materials.  This includes exploration, processing, manufacturing, recycling, and workforce development. We are inviting senior leaders from government, industry, national laboratories, and academia to align priorities, identify gaps, and shape a coordinated national effort.

 All day  The Nittany Lion Inn  Full details
Penn State is convening a high-level, solutions-driven workshop to accelerate progress across the full critical minerals and materials.  This includes exploration, processing, manufacturing, recycling, and workforce development. We are inviting senior leaders from government, industry, national laboratories, and academia to align priorities, identify gaps, and shape a coordinated national effort.

 All day  The Nittany Lion Inn  Full details
Penn State is convening a high-level, solutions-driven workshop to accelerate progress across the full critical minerals and materials.  This includes exploration, processing, manufacturing, recycling, and workforce development. We are inviting senior leaders from government, industry, national laboratories, and academia to align priorities, identify gaps, and shape a coordinated national effort.

 7:30am – 5:00pm  Graduate Hotel State College  Full details
Research ethics shape the quality, credibility, and impact of our work across every discipline. Penn State’s inaugural Research Ethics Conference brings together scholars, practitioners, and institutional leaders to explore emerging challenges and practical strategies for fostering integrity in today’s rapidly changing research environment.The one-day event will also recognize and celebrate individuals who exemplify integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership in research with the presentation of four awards. Registration and award nominations will open this summer.

 8:45am – 5:00pm  The Boardroom at the Nittany Lion Inn  Full details
This day-long symposium will feature four interdisciplinary research projects currently in process and four distinguished scholars working at the intersection of communication, science, and society. This symposium will be an exciting way to kick off the academic year. Anyone with interests in communication, science, and society, and interdisciplinary scholarship more generally, is encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by Friday, August 14, 2026.

 8:30am – 5:00pm  Wyndham Garden State College at Mountain View Country Club  Full details
The inaugural 2026 "Keystone Invasive Species Forum" will bring together researchers, extension professionals, land managers, educators, nonprofit organizations, industry representatives, and policymakers from across Pennsylvania to explore current invasive species challenges and opportunities for collaboration. Designed to foster connections across disciplines and organizations, this one-day forum will highlight successful partnerships, innovative management strategies, and practical outreach efforts taking place throughout the region.

 All day  Millennium Science Complex  Full details
Join fellow industry leaders, researchers, students, and faculty for a dynamic day of discovery, collaboration, and innovation. This year’s refreshed format is designed to spark new ideas and connections through engaging, hands-on experiences. What's in store:

 All day  Lewis Katz Building Auditorium  Full details
Save the date! Penn State Dickinson's Center for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Law is excited to announce their fall symposium on data center development and its many challenges. The objective is to bring together leaders, stakeholders, and thinkers for a multi-dimensional look at how this tremendous opportunity and serious challenge are unfolding in the Commonwealth and throughout the nation.