IEE faculty, staff, and projects in the news
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.
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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.
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'Growing Impact' discusses environmental contaminants, human health
| psu.edu
Environmental contaminants don’t just pose direct risks to human health — they may also have hidden effects through the microbiome that researchers are working to uncover. The latest episode of Growing Impact discusses how environmental contaminants affect human health, a research focus for Penn State professors Andrew Patterson and Costas Maranas.
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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.
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Feifei Shi
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Hanrui Zhang
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.
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Growing Impact: PFAS and human health
PFAS, synthetic chemicals found in countless everyday products, have made their way into humans and animals around the globe. Although their health effects remain unclear, their widespread presence raises important questions. Scientists are now investigating whether these chemicals might disrupt the human gut microbiome, potentially impacting our health in unexpected ways.
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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.
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Penn State opens doors to world travel, learning for EMS student
| psu.edu
Sofia Hoffman has dreams of a career that will take her around the world — and thanks to her time at Penn State, it’s off to a good start.
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This Pennsylvania landfill sends radioactive waste into a nearby creek—and fracking has only made it worse
| fastcompany.com
In a rural pocket of western Pennsylvania, along the leafy banks of Sewickley Creek, a small, jagged pipe juts just above the waterline, its cement casing carpeted in moss. This article quotes Nathaniel Warner, associate professor of environmental engineering.
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Seed Grant Projects
How electricity markets shape grid reliability: Which model works best?
The 2021 Texas power crisis exposed critical weaknesses in electricity market structures, as millions faced outages due to extreme weather. Through laboratory experiments, researchers compare three market designs to determine which best incentivizes investment and ensures a reliable power supply in the face of growing climate challenges.
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Chiara Lo Prete
Associate Professor, John and Willie Leone Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering (EME) -
Jiaxing Wu
Student refines 100-year-old math problem, expanding wind energy possibilities
| psu.edu
A Penn State engineering student's work on a century-old math problem that expands research in aerodynamics, unlocking new possibilities in wind turbine design, was recently published in Wind Energy Science.
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Penn State Climate Consortium awards 5 workshops focused on climate solutions
| psu.edu
The Penn State Climate Consortium has awarded five workshops as a part of its Climate Solutions Accelerator Program to foster impactful research and bring effective climate solutions to communities in Pennsylvania and around the world.
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Erica Smithwick
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Peter Buck
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Brandi Robinson
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Chingwen Cheng
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Shirley Clark
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Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto
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Kristina Brant
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Ida Djenontin
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Belén Noroña
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Juan Pablo "JP" Gevaudan
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Sarma Pisupati
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Anne Menefee
Assistant Professor, John and Willie Leone Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering (EME)
