Faculty Researchers unearth cost-effective method for finding shale gas 09/03/2019 A new method for exploring natural gas in the Marcellus Shale, developed by Penn State researchers, shows potential high yield areas can be found more easily and with lower costs. |
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Faculty Researchers identify five factors for better coastal risk-management strategies 08/30/2019 A team of Penn State researchers has identified five factors that can better characterize risk management options to protect coastal populations from rising sea levels and storm surges. |
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Faculty Geosciences department aims to improve diversity in field with new position 08/29/2019 A new position in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences' Department of Geosciences aims to improve diversity in the field by beginning pioneering efforts at Penn State. |
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Research Researchers develop affordable, less-intensive methane detection protocol 08/26/2019 A new testing protocol that uses existing, affordable water chemistry tests can help scientists and regulators detect sites showing evidence of new methane gas leaks caused by oil and gas drilling, according to Penn State researchers. |
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Graduate Student Winners announced for 11th annual Materials Visualization Competition 08/26/2019 The winners of the 11th annual Materials Visualization Competition (MVC), a scientific visual and artistic competition sponsored by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE) and the Materials Research Institute (MRI) at Penn State, have been announced. |
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Student Penn State to host 2019 Materials Science Undergraduate Education Conference 08/26/2019 Penn State will host the 2019 Materials Science Undergraduate Education Conference to address the dramatic growth of undergraduate student enrollment in materials science and engineering programs and the impacts on all stakeholders. |
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Student Mining internship provides a deep learning experience for Penn State student 08/23/2019 Penn State Brandywine student Samuel Dikeumunna spent 11 weeks this summer at the Turquoise Ridge/Twin Creeks gold mine operated by Nevada Gold Mines near Golconda, Nevada. |
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Faculty Focusing computational power for more accurate, efficient weather forecasts 08/22/2019 Penn State researchers are using artificial intelligence to pinpoint swift-changing weather areas to help meteorologists produce more accurate weather forecasts without wasting valuable computational power. |
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Faculty Engineering symposium highlights undergraduate research experiences 08/22/2019 Undergraduate students from across Penn State and the world capped off their Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs with a research symposium on July 30. |
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Faculty Mathematical geosciences conference focuses on food, energy, water nexus 08/22/2019 More than 175 researchers, students and industry professionals from companies and universities around the world gathered at Penn State's University Park campus Aug. 10-15 for the 20th Annual Conference of the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences. |