IEE faculty, staff, and projects in the news
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences alumni panel discussion: ‘Be the Change’
| psu.edu
The student committee of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Sustainability Council will host an alumni panel discussion, “Be the Change,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.
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Penn State Sustainability events highlights global environmental, social justice
| psu.edu
Earlier this month, Penn State hosted South African politician, anti-apartheid activist, medical doctor and businesswoman Dr. Mamphela Ramphele for a series of events focused on sustainability and global change. Ramphele's visit and the associated events resulted from the collective efforts of Penn State Sustainability, the Africana Research Center, the Center for Global Studies, the Institute of Energy and the Environment, and Penn State Global.
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Erica Smithwick
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Lara Fowler
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Peter Buck
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Mamphela Ramphele
Mamphela Ramphele
Dietary selenium may help fight acute myeloid leukemia, researchers report
| psu.edu
Selenium-enriched diets may help ward off myeloid leukemia, and a new study led by researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has described the mechanism by which this occurs.
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This rural township wants to make it easier for other places in Pa. to fight injection wells
| witf.org
A company withdrew a well application in Potter County after public outcry, but local officials argue the state’s review process should change. This Spotlight PA article quotes Hannah Wiseman, professor of law and Wilson Faculty Fellow in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. It was also published by StateCollege.com.
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Tennessee, and much of the South, ranked among least energy efficient states, study says
| dnj.com
How does Tennessee compare against other states in energy efficiency? And what steps can you take to make your home more energy efficient? This article quotes Sanjay Srinivasan, professor of petroleum and natural gas engineering.
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Sanjay Srinivasan
Department Head and Professor, John and Willie Leone Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering (EME)
Penn State podcast explores the use of solar energy at WWTPs
| tpomag.com
The latest episode of Penn State University's Growing Impact podcast explores how wastewater treatment plants could use solar power to improve their environmental performance, their communities, and their finances.
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USDA grant awarded for study on soil health, weed control in organic operations
| psu.edu
A nearly $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded to Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will support research on soil health and weed suppression in organic farming.
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Why quantum materials are the answer to our energy transmission and data storage challenges
Although quantum materials may seem complicated and mysterious, their unusual properties could be harnessed to help solve challenges with energy transmission and data storage.
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Stephanie Law
Associate Professor and Norris B. McFarlane Faculty Career Development Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Grants awarded to Penn State faculty for tropical ecosystems research in Belize
| psu.edu
A collaboration among scientists from Penn State and the Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education is aimed at developing agroforestry systems for Belize and Central America to support sustainable development while conserving the rainforest. As part of the initiative, three teams were awarded seed grants to pursue research on agricultural and ecological sustainability, preservation of tropical rainforest ecosystems and sustainable development in Belize.
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Penn State hosts SPARK 2050 energy summit to ignite energy transformation
| psu.edu
To answer former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s call for an 80% cut to carbon emissions in the commonwealth by 2050, more than 100 stakeholders from across academia, government, industry and nonprofit sectors convened at Penn State on Oct. 10. The all-day summit, dubbed SPARK 2050, focused on building and communicating an inclusive, cohesive vision for the Pennsylvania energy community.
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Yearlong study to examine atmospheric conditions over Baltimore
| msn.com
A climate study focusing on the atmosphere above Baltimore is in the works for next year. A team of 23 investigators from 13 research institutions will deploy field equipment on loan from the U.S. Department of Energy. The project is called the Coast-Urban-Rural Atmospheric Gradient Experiment and will examine interactions between the surface and atmospheric boundary layer to see how it impacts the city's climate. This article quotes Kenneth Davis, Professor, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
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Forest stream origins
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The origins of forest streams are often misunderstood. They involve subsurface conditions, slopes, trees, precipitation, snow melt, runoff, and groundwater. This video features IEE Faculty Member Jonathan Duncan.
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Jonathan Duncan
