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After tornadoes hit his southwestern Pennsylvania hometown in 1998, 9-year-old Kyle Imhoff learned a few things. Weather events could be very dangerous — but also fascinating.
Penn State scientists take second place in NASA software competition
A team of researchers from Penn State and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) developed software that’s being used by engineers and scientists around the world to make advances in materials modeling, space technology development and data science.
Geography’s board representatives strengthen connections to alumni
The Department of Geography has three representatives serving on the Graduates of the Earth and Mineral Sciences (GEMS) board this year.
EarthTalks panel to focus on climate change impacts, mitigation strategies
James Kasting, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences, will lead a panel discussion on climate change impacts, such as human heat stress and food security, and strategies to avoid or lessen challenges.
Engineers develop method to improve efficiency and heat tolerance of devices
When it comes to increasing electric storage efficiency and electric breakdown strength — the ability of an electrical system to operate at higher voltage and temperatures with great efficiency — increasing one traditionally has led to a decrease in the other.