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Earth and Mineral Sciences

Earth and Mineral Sciences

Harvester technology converts magnetic fields to electricity

Scientists tap unused energy source to power smart sensor networks

Klaus Keller, professor of geosciences.

EarthTalks seminar to focus on improving science of climate risk management

Shrine statue on Penn State campus

Penn State announces 2020 University-wide faculty and staff awards

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Six faculty members receive 2020 Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching

John A. (Jack) Coppola

Funding help he received as student inspires materials expert to give back

Roman DiBiase, assistant professor of geosciences

EarthTalks looks to past geology, climate to predict landscape response

Patrick Mansell

American Meteorological Society names award after meteorology pioneer and leader

Chris Forest, professor of climate dynamics.

EarthTalks embraces uncertainty in Earth system modeling projections

3M and Penn State strike new three-year deal to drive research

3M and Penn State strike three-year deal to drive research

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Knowing why bacteria are great upstream swimmers may prevent serious infections

drawing of a 2 dimensional metal layer

Two-dimensional metals open pathways to new science

This photo is a satellite image showing wildfires on the east coast of Australia.

Geospatial intelligence helps emergency management teams make better maps

Battery temperature image

High energy Li-Ion battery is safer for electric vehicles

Economy, Sustainability, Environment, and Society written on gears

The economy as complement, not detriment, to environment

Cato T. Laurencin

‘Materials to Enhance Human Health’ theme for Nelson W. Taylor Lecture Series

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