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 to celebrate naming of building after science pioneer
Acclaimed climate science pioneer Warren Washington made history at Penn State in 1964 by becoming the second African-American to earn a doctorate in meteorology nationwide.
Alumnus' research on 2D materials published in Springer Theses book series
A Penn State graduate’s doctoral research on two-dimensional (2D) materials soon may help students build a better understanding of the field.
Earth and Minerals Sciences graduate earns Alumni Achievement Award
Daniel Lentz, a 2010 graduate of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, is one of 15 recipients of the 2019 Penn State Alumni Association Alumni Achievement Award.
Dean emeritus Charles Hosler says biggest legacy was helping others succeed
Charles Hosler, dean of Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) from 1965-85, is credited with continuing the transition of the college from its longtime mineral extraction and processing focus to one comprising experts of the entire Earth system.
G. Albert Shoemaker Lecture to focus on the future of energy
Charles Zebula, president of energy supply for American Electric Power (AEP) will give the 2019 G. Albert Shoemaker Lecture in Mineral Engineering at Penn State.
Penn State exoplanet center celebrates 10-year anniversary
To commemorate its 10th anniversary, Penn State's Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds (CEHW) will host a celebration on April 2, with three sessions of talks and panel discussions for technical, academic and public audiences.
EMS alum among 15 Penn Staters to be honored with Alumni Achievement Award
The Penn State Alumni Association will honor 15 prominent young alumni at the Alumni Achievement Awards on March 29.
Penn State alumna Mulvihill to present R.E. Tressler Lecture
The 2019 Richard E. Tressler Lecture in Materials will be held at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in 26 Hosler Building at University Park. Maureen L. Mulvihill, president and CEO of Actuated Medical Inc. (AMI), will deliver the lecture and receive the 2019 R.E. Tressler Award.
EMS alumnus establishes $500K Open Doors Scholarship
Penn State alumnus Jon Benesch and his wife, Deborah created the Jon and Deborah Family Open Doors Scholarship in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
Alumnus and leading philanthropist makes $6.5 million campaign gift
Penn State alumnus and leading philanthropist John Leone has made a gift of $6.5 million. Of the gift, $5 million will endow the John Leone Dean’s Chair in EMS and provide the college’s dean with flexible resources to advance a range of priorities.