Materials science and engineering faculty member receives NSF CAREER Award
Creating new complex materials that mimic biomaterials found in nature could lead to advances in diverse fields like infrastructure, health care and information processing.
Method detects defects in 2D materials for future electronics, sensors
A team of researchers has developed a technique to quickly and sensitively characterize defects in 2D materials like those that could be used by the semiconductor industry.
Airborne measurements point to low EPA methane estimates in south central US
Approximately twice as much methane is seeping into the atmosphere than the Environmental Protection Agency estimates from oil and gas facilities in the south central U.S., according to a series of measurements taken by meteorologists using NASA aircraft.
Penn State severe weather expert reflects on advances in the field
In her final days as president of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), Penn State severe weather expert Jenni Evans addressed more than 5,500 of the society’s members, reflecting on 100 years of advances in the field.
EarthTalks explores global warming, heat waves, and ways to curb CO2 emissions
Jim Kasting, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences at Penn State, will discuss the science and societal impacts of human-caused global warming and solutions to curb carbon dioxide emissions, at the EarthTalks seminar at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, in 112 Walker Building.