Research Winners announced for 16th annual Materials Visualization Competition 04/23/2024 The winners of the 16th 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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Research Estimating emissions potential of decommissioned gas wells from shale samples 04/22/2024 Extracting natural gas from shale formations can provide an abundant, lower-carbon footprint fossil fuel, but also creates concerns over increased methane emissions. A team led by Penn State researchers has developed a new tool that can estimate the emission potential of shale wells after they are no longer active. |
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Student Mother and daughter share Penn State commencement bond — and date 04/19/2024 When 52-year-old Renee Gibson receives her long-awaited Penn State degree on May 4, her 22-year-old daughter Clare will be there — and she’ll be in her own cap and gown. |
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Student Harman Singh recognized as John Roe Sustainability Impact Awardee 04/19/2024 Penn State University Park graduate student Harman Singh has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2024 John Roe Sustainability Impact Award, in recognition of her significant contributions and leadership in advancing sustainability efforts |
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Faculty Penn State students are helping Pennsylvania communities reduce carbon footprint 04/19/2024 Penn State students are making an impact on climate change at the local level by helping officials across Pennsylvania track the carbon footprint in their communities and recommending ways to reduce it. |
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Sustainability Penn State Climate Consortium awards 11 climate action workshops 04/18/2024 Penn State’s Climate Consortium announced the awarded workshops from its Climate Solutions Accelerator program. Eleven Penn State researchers were awarded funding to hold workshops in spring 2024 designed to engage a wide range of participants in creating and deploying climate change solutions. |
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Research Penn State, Morgan Advanced Materials partner to improve semiconductor materials 04/17/2024 Penn State and Morgan Advanced Materials have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to catalyze research and development of silicon carbide, known as SiC, a semiconductor material that operates more efficiently at high voltages than competing technologies. |
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EMS Museum and Art Gallery hosting opening to unveil renovated spaces 04/16/2024 The EMS Museum & Art Gallery will be hosting a special event celebrating the unveiling of the renovated gallery space from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. |
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Research April 22 EarthTalks: Sustainable and climate-resilient urban solutions 04/16/2024 Ashish Sharma, climate and urban sustainability lead for the Discovery Partners Institute at the University of Illinois, will give the talk, “Climate Science to Actionable Urban Solutions,” at 4 p.m. Monday, April 22, via Zoom. |
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Student Harman Singh wins John Roe Sustainability Impact Award 04/13/2024 Harman Singh, a graduate student in geography, has distinguished herself through her leadership in environmental restoration projects and as chair of the Earth and Mineral Sciences Sustainability Council Student Committee. |