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Earth and Mineral Sciences

Earth and Mineral Sciences

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EarthTalks: Lightsource bp CEO Kevin Smith to discuss future of solar

Researchers measure post-fire carbon emissions in Yosemite National Park.

Climate dynamics seminar examines climatic, human impacts on California fires

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13 faculty named 2021 distinguished professors at Penn State

last year’s Materials Visualization Competition best in show winner

Submissions now open for annual Materials Visualization Competition

Data Science Community announces spring 2021 talks

Kate Freeman

Climate dynamics seminar looks at molecular scale to recreate past climate

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EarthTalks speaker looks at swapping current energy system for a low-carbon one

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Transistors built from ultra-thin 2D materials take a step forward

EMSAGE laureates

Laureates create mentoring environment for fellow students

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EarthTalks: Solar geoengineering as potential offset to climate change

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New piezoelectric material remains effective to high temperatures

Hellmann Jeep

Through teaching, leadership and research, Hellmann planted his legacy

Incinerator equipment in radio-carbon prep lab

Student funding available for laboratory research

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Summer weather conditions influence winter survival of honey bees

Picture a Scientist Week

Picture a Scientist Week to highlight diversity, equity in STEM beginning Feb. 6

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