Alumni support puts Earth and Mineral Sciences closer to GivingTuesday goal
EMS will be raising money to support the Millennium Scholars Program on GivingTuesday, slated to begin at 6:55 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, and lasting through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
New approach improves models of atmosphere on early Earth, exo-planets
A new approach for modeling solar radiation may improve our understanding of the atmosphere on early Earth and help in the search for habitable conditions on planets beyond our solar system.
Penn State mourns the loss of climate science pioneer, Warren M. Washington
Warren M. Washington, acclaimed climate science pioneer and Penn State alumnus, died on Oct. 18 at the age of 88. He graduated with his doctorate in meteorology from Penn State in 1964 and was the second African American to earn a doctorate in meteorology nationwide.
Jack Kaye, NASA associate director, research, to give meteorology colloquium talk
Jack Kaye, associate director for research at NASA, is the speaker for the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science’s colloquium scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.
EarthTalks: Chief sustainability officer to discuss decarbonizing the University
Lara Fowler, chief sustainability officer at Penn State, director of Penn State Sustainability, will give the talk, “Decarbonizing Penn State: How Does Law, Policy, and Financing Fit In?”
Sending a 'We Are!' to Noelle Capparelle -- Nov. 11
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 12 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University, including Noelle Capparelle.
2024 Alumni Fellow relishes chance to give back to the University
Al-Zadjali, an alum who majored in PNGE, was named a 2024 Alumni Fellow by Penn State's Alumni Association.
Schreyer students speak to trustees on importance of Penn State honors college
Olivia DiPrinzio, a fifth-year student majoring in energy engineering and earth science and policy, spoke to the Board of Trustees about the impact honors programming has had in shaping their Penn State education.
Microplastics impact cloud formation, likely affecting weather and climate
New research led by Penn State scientists reveals that microplastics in the atmosphere could be affecting weather and climate.
Penn State delegation will head to Azerbaijan for UN's annual climate meeting
Penn State will be sending its second delegation of students and faculty to the United Nations’ annual climate meeting. This year’s conference, COP29, will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from Nov. 11–22.