Porous plastic sheets can cool buildings by radiating light to space
| psu.edu
An international team of researchers co-led by Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Penn State Evan Pugh University Professor and Charles G. Binder Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, developed porous plastic sheets that can lower room temperatures through radiative cooling.
Inuit leaders to discuss climate-changed Arctic in panel, movie premiere
| psu.edu
The Penn State Climate Consortium’s February Climate Conversations Café will feature Inuit leaders who will discuss the challenges of a rapidly changing Arctic on Friday, Feb. 28, at Penn State University Park. The event is connected to the U.S. premiere of the film “A Century After Nanook,” which will take place on Saturday, March 1, at The State Theatre in State College.
Energy and mineral engineering students attend South Africa Mining Conference
| psu.edu
Three energy and mineral engineering doctoral students traveled 8,176 miles from University Park to South Africa to attend the Mintek@90 Conference last fall. Hosted by Mintek, one of South Africa's leading mineral research organizations, the group presented research and introduced Penn State as a strategic research partner to South African academic and industrial leaders.
International Love Data Week 2025 to be held Feb. 10-14
| psu.edu
"Love Data Week" at Penn State, Feb. 10–14, will feature various events, thought-provoking discussions and opportunities to explore the significance and power of data. The Big Ten Academic Alliance is inviting the BTAA community to cast votes in a data visualization competition, with submissions from Penn State competing for the title of "BTAA Data Viz Champion."
New Kensington to host Research and Student Engagement Expo on April 15
| psu.edu
Penn State New Kensington will host its annual Research and Student Engagement Expo alongside its Career Connections Day, located inside the campus’ Athletics Center, on April 15, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Penn State, Shell collaboration funds environmental research project
| psu.edu
A collaboration between Penn State and Shell USA Inc. is supporting efforts across the University’s mission of research, education and community impact. An initial commitment from Shell of more than $1 million is funding initiatives focused on energy transition, decarbonization, polymer recycling and biodiversity.
Scientists make breakthrough discovery after 'atomic spray painting' experiment: 'It's like spray-painting atoms onto a surface'
| thecooldown.com
Researchers have discovered that by using a new method of atomic spray painting, they can tweak the atomic structure of lead-free potassium niobate. This article features Penn State research.
New method for sustainable lithium extraction could reduce emissions by 75%
| psu.edu
With an electric current and hydrogen peroxide, researchers at Penn State have developed a more efficient way to extract lithium, a key component in the batteries used in electric vehicles and portable electric devices, directly from ore found in the common mineral spodumene.
Electrical engineering undergrads gain experience in new research program
| psu.edu
Halfway through the inaugural year of the Penn State Department of Electrical Engineering’s undergraduate research program, students met to present and receive feedback on their work.
Bellisario College Dean Marie Hardin named president at Quinnipiac University
| psu.edu
Dean Marie Hardin, who has led the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications since 2014 and has been a member of the Penn State faculty since 2003, was announced Jan. 30 as the 10th president of Quinnipiac University.
University Libraries to offer workshops on maps and geospatial information
| psu.edu
Beginning Feb. 11, Penn State University Libraries will offer four workshops on maps and geospatial information. This workshop series will introduce Penn State users to applying geospatial information in their research and teaching projects.
EV batteries last way longer than expected
| spectrum.ieee.org
Increased lifespan could lead to greater acceptance of EVs. This article quotes Christopher Rahn, professor of mechanical engineering.