Shale Network workshop brings together diverse stakeholders to discuss shale gas
The Shale Network hosted its eighth annual workshop May 16 and 17 at the Nittany Lion Inn on Penn State's University Park campus. More than 100 individuals representing diverse stakeholder groups attended the workshop to discuss environmental monitoring in communities and regions experiencing shale energy development.
College of IST awards eight seed grants for research projects
The College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) recently announced eight projects that will receive funding from the college’s Seed Grant Program. The program provides preliminary funding for IST researchers to initiate new projects.
Senior scientist awarded Hosler Alumni Scholar Medal
Stan Benjamin recently returned to University Park to accept the 2019 Charles L. Hosler Alumni Scholar Medal at the College of Earth and Mineral Science’s annual Wilson Awards Banquet.
Penn State EnvironMentors team wins first place in national competition
A team of Penn State faculty, students and local high schoolers took first place at the 2019 EnvironMentors National Science Fair in Washington, D.C. EnvironMentors is a program that pairs university faculty and undergraduates with underrepresented high schoolers who want to gain research experience before college.
Faculty and students honored at college's annual awards banquet
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences celebrated exceptional students and faculty for their academic excellence, service and leadership during its annual Wilson Awards Banquet held at the end of the spring semester. The awards banquet is the college’s annual celebration of faculty and student accomplishments and is named in honor of Matthew and Anne Wilson, major benefactors of the college, and recognized nearly 60 students and fellow faculty with awards.