Helping Alaskan coastal communities adjust to global warming
A $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will allow Penn State researchers to assist Alaskan coastal communities with environmental changes that threaten to irrevocably damage their way of life.
Researchers identify five factors for better coastal risk-management strategies
A team of Penn State researchers has identified five factors that can better characterize risk management options to protect coastal populations from rising sea levels and storm surges.
Geosciences department aims to improve diversity in field with new position
A new position in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences' Department of Geosciences aims to improve diversity in the field by beginning pioneering efforts at Penn State.
Winners announced for 11th annual Materials Visualization Competition
The winners of the 11th annual Materials Visualization Competition (MVC), a scientific visual and artistic competition sponsored by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE) and the Materials Research Institute (MRI) at Penn State, have been announced.
Researchers develop affordable, less-intensive methane detection protocol
A new testing protocol that uses existing, affordable water chemistry tests can help scientists and regulators detect sites showing evidence of new methane gas leaks caused by oil and gas drilling, according to Penn State researchers.
Mining internship provides a deep learning experience for Penn State student
Penn State Brandywine student Samuel Dikeumunna spent 11 weeks this summer at the Turquoise Ridge/Twin Creeks gold mine operated by Nevada Gold Mines near Golconda, Nevada.
Engineering symposium highlights undergraduate research experiences
Undergraduate students from across Penn State and the world capped off their Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs with a research symposium on July 30.
Focusing computational power for more accurate, efficient weather forecasts
Penn State researchers are using artificial intelligence to pinpoint swift-changing weather areas to help meteorologists produce more accurate weather forecasts without wasting valuable computational power.
Mathematical geosciences conference focuses on food, energy, water nexus
More than 175 researchers, students and industry professionals from companies and universities around the world gathered at Penn State’s University Park campus Aug. 10-15 for the 20th Annual Conference of the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences.
Air Force captain sees Penn State degree as pathway to working in GIS
Katherine Meckler, a captain in the United States Air Force, is working toward a master’s degree in geographic information systems.