Our labs
The Energy and Environmental Sustainability Laboratories provide researchers and partners with access to advanced instrumentation, expert support, and analytical capabilities to study materials using a wide range of techniques.
Center for Quantitative Imaging
High resolution X ray computed tomography (CT) and non destructive evaluation for research and industry
Environmental Contaminants Analytical Laboratory
Organic contaminant analysis and water quality research
Radiocarbon Laboratory
Radiocarbon dating and stable isotope analysis for ecological, archaeological, and environmental research
Impact stories
Penn State alumni turn hands-on learning into research expertise
See what others have accomplished with us
Examples of how IEE Labs support real research and decision making
3D models expand specimen access
Center for Quantitative Imaging
High-resolution CT scanning created detailed 3D models of Smithsonian specimens, enabling broader access for research and education.
Pesticides bypass stream protections
Environmental Contaminants Analytical Laboratory
Advanced chemical analysis revealed how certain pesticides move through landscapes, improving understanding of water contamination risks.
Ancient Andean site reveals lost society
Radiocarbon Laboratory
Radiocarbon dating helped establish the age of newly discovered temple ruins, providing insight into a previously unknown civilization.
Associated Laboratories
The following laboratories are associated with or supported by the Institute of Energy and the Environment.
Kappe Environmental Engineering Laboratories
General research lab areas with microscopy, dark rooms, and temperature controlled rooms
Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment
Facility for isotopic composition and trace element measurements in a range of materials
Soil Research Cluster Laboratory
Advanced analytical instrumentation for soil chemistry, fertility, hydropedology, and ecosystem testing
Shared Equipment
Access and collaborate
Explore IEE-owned research equipment stewarded by researchers across University Park and available to the university research community.
