Faculty Improved wildfire smoke model identifies areas for public health intervention 05/09/2024 The Canadian wildfires of June 2023 exposed a large portion of the Northeastern United States to unprecedented levels of smoke. A new model that combines wildfire smoke forecasts and data from ground-based sensors may help public health officials plan targeted interventions in areas most at risk for the negative health effects of unexpected smoke events and air pollution, according to a team led by Penn State scientists. |
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Faculty Zimmerer elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences 05/02/2024 Karl S. Zimmerer, professor of geography and member of the ecology and rural sociology programs, has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. |
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Student Mervosh and Franks named spring 2024 Earth and Mineral Sciences marshals 05/01/2024 Geography major Brenden Franks has been named the college’s science honor marshal, the top graduate in a non-engineering discipline. |
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Award-winning photographer, conservationist to headline climate symposium 04/30/2024 Paul Nicklen, the award-winning nature photographer and conservationist, will be the keynote speaker for Penn State’s Climate Solutions Symposium. His presentation is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. |
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Graduate Student Geography master's student gains real-world perspective through EPA internship 04/29/2024 Samuel Cohen, a graduate student in the Department of Geography at Penn State, saw the real-life impact of his research during a summer internship at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As a physical science student trainee during the summer of 2023 at EPA’s Athens, Georgia, location, Cohen explored the complexities of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). |
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Alumni Alumna Jennifer Hesterman to present EMS 2024 spring commencement address 04/25/2024 Jennifer Hesterman, alumna and retired colonel in the U.S. Air Force, will deliver the commencement address for the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ spring 2024 baccalaureate degree commencement ceremony. |
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Student Geography student explores food sustainability at Taproot Kitchen 04/24/2024 Geography undergraduate student James Schafer is applying his geography education to address local issues, particularly around food sustainability and social empowerment, through volunteering at Taproot Kitchen. |
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Student Mother and daughter share Penn State commencement bond — and date 04/19/2024 Just a few hours before Renee Gibson receives her baccalaureate degree from the College of the Liberal Arts via Penn State World Campus, Clare will graduate from the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences with a degree in meteorology and atmospheric sciences with minors in climatology and geography. |
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Graduate Student Harman Singh wins John Roe Sustainability Impact Award 04/13/2024 Harman Singh, a graduate student in geography, has distinguished herself through her leadership in environmental restoration projects and as chair of the Earth and Mineral Sciences Sustainability Council Student Committee. |
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Climate Consortium webinar to discuss fostering collaboration across University 04/09/2024 The Penn State Climate Consortium will hold an informational webinar to raise awareness of its activities and associated opportunities for the University community. The webinar is scheduled for 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16. |