Researchers seek to revolutionize catalyst design with machine learning
Researchers from Penn State are participating in a $1.2 million United States Department of Energy (DOE) project using machine learning — a form of artificial intelligence — and data science to design more effective catalysts for chemical processing.
Fossil fuel emissions impact Arctic snow chemistry, scientists find
Perennial sea ice is rapidly melting in the Arctic, clearing the way for new shipping routes and fossil fuel extraction. This increased activity could have unexpected impacts on the natural chemistry of the polar region, according to researchers.
Hurricane Dorian devastates Bahamas; scientists explain storm's unique evolution
On Sunday, Sept. 1, Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the northern Bahamas as a powerful Category 5 hurricane and stalled there for days, devastating the island nation with deadly flooding and lashing winds that reached 185 mph.
Materials science and engineering major named an Astronaut Scholar
Katelyn Kirchner, a senior from Downingtown, earned a prestigious Astronaut Scholarship earlier this year.
Climate conference to feature Penn State researchers Sept. 16-18
More than 20 Penn State researchers are participating in the upcoming climate solutions conference Research to Action: The Science of Drawdown.