Penn State Energy and Environment News

Penn State Sustainability to screen 'Newtok' for Intersections Film Series

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Penn State Sustainability’s (SustainPSU) Intersections Film Program returns at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 with its screening of “Newtok.” The film will be screened online on Zoom and is free and open to the public with pre-registration.  

Video: Hurricane Milton sucks water out of Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay experienced a rare reverse storm surge as Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening. This article quotes Peter Stempel, associate professor in landscape architecture.

Three Minute Thesis competition provides lasting impact for graduate students

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Graduate students took away positive experiences participating in Penn State’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis competition this past spring. 

Penn State celebrates promotions of 254 faculty

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Recently promoted faculty were joined by their families and colleagues for a celebration of their accomplishments and contributions to Penn State in the Bryce Jordan Center’s 1855 Room. Teaching, clinical, research and library faculty, who account for more than half of all faculty at Penn State, came from across the commonwealth to celebrate their promotions.

Looking to the future, Master Watershed Steward emphasizes conservation

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As a self-described outdoor person, Penn State Master Watershed Steward volunteer Sue Nielsen not only understands the importance of protecting natural resources for future generations but also sees that everyone has an active role to play in conservation.

Penn State professor Susan Brantley named a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania

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Susan Brantley, an Evan Pugh University Professor and Barnes Professor of Geosciences at Penn State, is one of 11 inductees named a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania for 2024. She was recognized Sept. 25 at the Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania’s annual luncheon held in the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg.

Nominations sought for IEE research awards

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The Institute of Energy and the Environment at Penn State has announced a call for nominations for its research award program. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Nov. 8. 

SustainPSU and Pa. GreenGov Council offer sixth annual monthly webinar series

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Building on their ongoing partnership, Penn State Sustainability (SustainPSU) and the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council will renew their monthly webinar series to educate government officials, students and faculty about sustainability issues that affect Pennsylvania and the progress we as a state are making to address the Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Penn State ranks 17th among US publics, top 5% globally in THE World University Rankings

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Penn State rose 22 places to tie for No. 100 in the world in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, placing the University in the top 5% globally among 2,092 ranked institutions. In addition, Penn State rose four places to No. 38 among all U.S. universities and ranked No. 17 among U.S. public institutions. Penn State was the top-ranked public university in Pennsylvania.

Researcher leads effort to combat microplastics, PFAS in waterways

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A Penn State research team is studying the interactions between microplastics and PFAS in aquatic ecosystems, examining how these pollutants accumulate in rivers and wetlands and assessing the potential risks they pose to wildlife and human health. 

12 Penn State faculty receive U.S. Fulbright Scholar Awards for 2024-25 year

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Twelve Penn State faculty members received Fulbright Scholar Awards for the 2024-25 academic year, according to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. An additional four faculty members have been named Fulbright Specialist Award recipients.  

ICDS Day seeks to amplify synergy for interdisciplinary research opportunities

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The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences is hosting their annual event that aims to bring together faculty, students and industry professionals to foster innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, ICDS Day MMXXIV: Shaping the Future of Penn State's Digital Research, on Oct. 23.