The US energy market has its troubles, though it may not be a ‘national emergency’
| theconversation.com
The US produces more oil today than any other country, and there is no clear emergency on the scale of the energy crises of the 1970s. But there are some causes for concern. This article was written by Seth Blumsack, professor of energy & mineral engineering.
Registration open for Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference
| psu.edu
The Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference, one of the largest tech startup conferences in the mid-Atlantic region, will take place April 10-11 at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center.
Earth and Mineral Sciences graduate fellow builds belonging safety net for peers
| psu.edu
As an undergraduate student majoring in mathematics at Texas Tech, Nicholas Prince got involved in research and loved it, he said. He never considered earning a doctorate, but his undergraduate research adviser convinced him otherwise. Now, at Penn State, he's a We Are for Science Fellow in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and he's helping to build a support network for graduate students.
Penn State Harrisburg to host 5th annual DE&I In Tech Summit
| psu.edu
Penn State Harrisburg will host the Technology Council of Central PA’s 5th Annual DE&I In Tech Summit on Wednesday, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Capital Union Building. This year’s theme, “Broadening Participation in Tech,” will focus on practical strategies to foster a culture of inclusive excellence in the tech industry.
Penn State engages with NRC to build a new nuclear research facility
| psu.edu
Drawing on strong heritages of innovation to meet the renewed interest in nuclear energy, Penn State and Westinghouse Electric Co. are partnering to unlock the potential of the industry-leading eVinci microreactor by engaging with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to develop a new nuclear research facility at the University Park campus.
Researchers create game-changing solution to major issue with electric cars: 'We really think this is a revolution'
| thecooldown.com
A research team at Penn State has discovered a more eco-friendly way to mine lithium that involves fewer chemicals.
Researchers take a new look at passive ways to cool buildings
| finance.yahoo.com
Facilities managers looking for ways to reduce air conditioning costs might find inspiration from recent research into passive cooling designs. This article quotes Akhlesh Lakhtakia, professor of engineering science and mechanics.
Student refines a century-old math problem that could transform wind energy
| scitechdaily.com
A Penn State engineering student has simplified a century-old math problem, making it more accessible and practical for modern applications. This article features research from a Penn State student.
Richard Alley Retrospective
| youtube.com
Dr. Richard Alley has been teaching and researching geosciences with the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences since 1988. Throughout his decades of scholarship, Dr. Alley has mentored hundreds of students and made discoveries that have shaped Earth science and climate policy worldwide.
Wangda Zuo elected fellow of international engineering society
| news.engr.psu.edu
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recently awarded Wangda Zuo, professor of architectural engineering, affiliate professor of mechanical engineering and associate director for research of Penn State’s Global Building Network, the title of fellow. Zuo’s induction took place on Feb. 8 at the 2025 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Hee Jueng Oh honored by International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
| news.engr.psu.edu
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) has named Hee Jeung Oh, assistant professor of chemical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, a Young Observer. The award provides recipients $2,500 in fellowship funding and a spot at the 53rd IUAPC General Assembly happening concurrently with the 50th World Chemistry Congress on July 12-19 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
US student cracks 100-year-old math problem to unlock wind turbines’ true power
| interestingengineering.com
A Penn State engineering student has refined a century-old math problem paving the way for more efficient wind turbine designs.