Institute for CyberScience names spring 2018 distinguished visiting researchers
The Institute for CyberScience will bring two acclaimed researchers to Penn State in spring 2018 through the ICS Distinguished Visiting Researcher Program. The program provides funding for accomplished scholars in computational science fields to visit, deliver seminars, meet students, and discuss potential collaborations with Penn State faculty.
Steidle Building earns LEED Silver certification
Steidle Building, one of the most iconic buildings on Penn State’s University Park campus, has earned LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council following an extensive renovation.
New course to examine science, policy and ethics surrounding climate change
“Ethics of Climate Change," a new interdomain course being offered at University Park this spring, seeks to introduce students to the science, policy and ethics of climate change.
Power Up! Penn State's new data center crunches big numbers, solves big problems
Too much of a good thing. That’s the situation many scientists face in this age of Big Data. Thanks to a new data center at Penn State, researchers can now analyze huge amounts of information and complex models that were grindingly slow or impossible to handle before.
A Career on Ice
Long-time research associate for Penn State’s Ice and Climate Exploration group looks back on a career spent in Antarctica running field research operations, navigating extreme weather conditions and finding beauty in remote territory.