The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences alumni do great things and we like to share their stories. Below are the most current stories showcasing our alumni.
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.
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.
Taylor Rosen selected as Earth and Mineral Sciences' fall 2022 student marshal
Taylor Rosen has been selected as the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences' student marshal for the University’s fall 2022 commencement ceremony.
Campus Weather Service celebrates 50 years
For fledgling forecasters and budding broadcasters, the Campus Weather Service at Penn State has a reputation for real-world readiness.
Penn State alumni make mark on NASA Mars missions
This fall, NASA’s Curiosity rover reached new heights.
EMS’ Millennium Scholars say program improves representation, research
David Flores says he works off the common wisdom that you’re made up from the average of the five people closest to you.
EMS hopes to raise $20,000 for Millennium Scholars Program on GivingTuesday
As the first Millennium Scholar in the College of Earth and Mineral Science, Ana De La Fuente Duran embraced the opportunities of the program, which aims to help ambitious students onto the track toward advanced degrees in STEM fields.
Alumnus encourages underrepresented communities to pursue STEM careers
Although high school was not his favorite place as a teenager, Penn State alumnus Jordan Chapman quickly realized just how important higher education was for students who look like him.
Museum exhibit honors science life of Penn State’s first president, Evan Pugh
To coincide with the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ (EMS) 125th anniversary celebration, the EMS Museum & Art Gallery is unveiling a new exhibit on Friday, Oct. 14, dedicated to Evan Pugh, a science pioneer and Penn State's first president.
Penn State community invited to a conversation with Qatari energy minister
The Penn State community is invited to join a conversation with Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi to discuss the future of energy and international relations.