Penn State scientists take second place in NASA software competition
A team of researchers from Penn State and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) developed software that’s being used by engineers and scientists around the world to make advances in materials modeling, space technology development and data science.
EarthTalks panel to focus on climate change impacts, mitigation strategies
James Kasting, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences, will lead a panel discussion on climate change impacts, such as human heat stress and food security, and strategies to avoid or lessen challenges.
Engineers develop method to improve efficiency and heat tolerance of devices
When it comes to increasing electric storage efficiency and electric breakdown strength — the ability of an electrical system to operate at higher voltage and temperatures with great efficiency — increasing one traditionally has led to a decrease in the other.
Additional details announced on virtual commencement for the Class of 2020
University officials have set the time and online place to watch Penn State’s Class of 2020 virtual commencement ceremony.
Penn State to continue remote learning, online courses into summer
Given the continuing challenge and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic and to protect the health of students, faculty and staff, Penn State has made the decision to extend virtual delivery of courses into the summer.
Ten student teams compete for $25,000 prize pool in the Nittany AI Challenge
Ten student teams will be funded to use AI for Good to build and submit a minimum viable product (MVP) in the Nittany AI Challenge for a chance to compete for a portion of a $25,000 prize pool.
Seed grants jump-start 47 interdisciplinary teams to conduct COVID-19 research
With speed and ingenuity, more than 100 researchers across Penn State are shifting their research programs to address the COVID-19 crisis, thanks to funding from a seed grant initiative led by the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.
Shale energy trends, challenges focus of EarthTalks seminar
David Yoxtheimer, assistant research professor and extension specialist, will discuss the science and technology of shale energy development, and how to combine research, policy and technology to mitigate the environmental issues while meeting society’s energy needs.
Zuleima Karpyn appointed associate dean in College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
Zuleima Karpyn, professor of petroleum and natural gas, has been appointed associate dean of graduate education and research in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
Two faculty members join the Institutes of Energy and the Environment
Two researchers have become cofunded faculty members in the Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE), including Hilal Ezgi Toraman, an assistant professor in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.