Transistors built from ultra-thin 2D materials take a step forward
Two-dimensional materials can be used to create smaller, high-performance transistors traditionally made of silicon, according to Saptarshi Das.
Laureates create mentoring environment for fellow students
Mason Taylor isn’t your typical undergraduate student. The energy and sustainability policy (ESP) major tried college just after high school. But he wasn’t ready and didn’t have a goal in his sights. Quickly, he dropped out.
EarthTalks: Solar geoengineering as potential offset to climate change
David Keith, Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics and professor of public policy at Harvard University, will discuss the possibility of using solar geoengineering to offset some of the impacts of climate change at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb, 8.
New piezoelectric material remains effective to high temperatures
Piezoelectric materials hold great promise as sensors and as energy harvesters but are normally much less effective at high temperatures, limiting their use in environments such as engines or space exploration.
Through teaching, leadership and research, Hellmann planted his legacy
For as long as he can remember, John Hellmann was interested in science. He excelled in chemistry, physics and other fields but he was most drawn to fields that could be applied to solving real-world problems.
Summer weather conditions influence winter survival of honey bees
Winter survival of honey bee colonies is strongly influenced by summer temperatures and precipitation in the prior year, according to Penn State researchers, who said their findings suggest that honey bees have a "goldilocks" preferred range of summer conditions outside of which their probability of surviving the winter falls.
Student funding available for laboratory research
The Energy and Environmental Sustainability Laboratories (EESL) announced its 2020-21 funding opportunity for Penn State students.
Picture a Scientist Week to highlight diversity, equity in STEM, beginning Feb 6
Picture a Scientist Week will feature events focused on celebrating diversity and equity in the STEM fields. Virtual events will begin on Feb. 6 and will continue through Feb. 16.
Lo Prete receives NSF CAREER award to investigate capacity adequacy options
Associate professor Chiara Lo Prete received an NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award to investigate electricity market structures to provide efficient incentives for generation capacity investment under increasing renewable penetration.
Climate dynamics seminar examines intersection of climate and social justice
Gregory Jenkins, professor of meteorology and atmospheric science, geography, and African studies at Penn State, will discuss the intersection of climate science and environmental and social justice at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3.