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Faculty No nanoparticle risks to humans found in field tests of spray sunscreens 12/02/2020 People can continue using mineral-based aerosol sunscreens without fear of exposure to dangerous levels of nanoparticles or other respirable particulates, according to Penn State research published in the journal Aerosol Science and Engineering. |
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Faculty Geoscientists use zircon to trace origin of Earth's continents 12/01/2020 Geoscientists have long known that some parts of the continents formed in the Earth's deep past, but the speed in which land rose above global seas -- and the exact shapes that land masses formed -- have so far eluded experts. |
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Through mentorship, scholarships, geography alum continues to expand STEM 11/30/2020 Tony Hutchinson wants underrepresented individuals seeking a career in STEM fields to know one thing: He and others just like him have their back. That's why he is again supporting the scholars program. He's matching contributions totaling $5,000 to fund an additional Millennium Scholar. |
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Faculty University community invited to participate in energy forum 11/25/2020 A series of energy forums will be held to discuss how Penn State can continue to strengthen its position as an energy leader. |
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Alumni Earth and Mineral Sciences, Colorado alumni receive award for fundraising work 11/25/2020 Doing what you love while helping others sounds like a good deal - especially if what you love is watching Penn State football. |
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Alumni Steadfast supporter and role model for students earns Payne alumni award 11/25/2020 David Payne, who has seen countless young professionals enter the petroleum and natural gas field, said Penn State graduates tend to stand out. They love to travel, advance in their careers and take on new challenges. |
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Alumni EMS plans to raise $10K for Millennium Scholars Program on Giving Tuesday 11/25/2020 The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) will be raising money to support the Millennium Scholars Program on Giving Tuesday, slated to begin at 6:55 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, and lasting through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1. |
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Faculty Mathematical basis of machine learning focus of Dec. 14-16 workshop 11/24/2020 Penn State faculty members and students are invited to a three-day virtual workshop from Dec. 14 to 16 on the mathematical basis of machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence that is widely used to advance science and operations in many industries and disciplines today. |
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Student Earth and Mineral Sciences creates scholarship in honor of Juan Garcia 11/23/2020 The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences recently created the Juan Garcia Educational Equity Scholarship in honor of Penn State student Juan Garcia, who died June 30 of respiratory failure and COVID-19. |
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Alumni Global Alumni Profile: Jacob R. Hidrowoh 11/19/2020 Jacob Hidrowoh didn't plan on his career journey turning out the way it did. A young man from Quito, Ecuador, Hidrowoh came to Penn State in 2014 on a national Ecuadorian scholarship to study Earth science and policy, a new major at the time. |