Penn State opened doors to career in geosciences for alum
Penn State alum Beth Stump boarded a helicopter in Louisiana that buzzed across the Gulf of Mexico and landed on an oil drilling platform in the middle of the sea. There was no turning back — She was now a geoscientist.
In 25 years of field camp, Fisher says it’s the moments that made the experience
If you train your eyes on the vast rock outcroppings of the Rocky Mountains, you can see the remnants of our planet’s history.
Antonia Hadjimichael featured in Growing Impact podcast
The latest episode of Growing Impact discusses how climate change and overuse of the Colorado River have significantly decreased the volume of the fifth largest river in the U.S.
Drones capture new clues about how water shapes mountain ranges over time
Drones flying along miles of rivers in the steep, mountainous terrain of central Taiwan and mapping the rock properties have revealed new clues about how water helps shape mountains over geological time, according to a team led by Penn State scientists.
Faculty invited to two virtual discussions on new sustainability program
As part of the process of establishing a university-wide program in sustainability, Lee Kump, John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and Lara Fowler, chief sustainability officer and director of Penn State Sustainability, will be hosting two virtual discussions for interested faculty to learn more about the opportunity.
Symposium to focus on forging new partnerships in climate research, solutions
Penn State will host the 2024 Climate Solutions Symposium on May 14 and 15 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.
Atherton Teaching Award: Peter Heaney inspires students in the geosciences
With an extensive background in mineralogy, geochemistry and the geosciences, Penn State Professor of Geosciences Peter Heaney can teach to a range of knowledge and experience levels.
Celebration held to honor former dean and director, William Ewart Easterling III
Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and the Department of Geography recently hosted a celebration to honor William Easterling’s legacy of leadership to the University.
Reefs recovered slower than broader ecosystem following ancient extinction
Coral reefs, among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth, are under threat due to the changing climate.
Penn State mourns the loss of Charles L. Hosler
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and the Penn State community mourn the loss of Charles L. Hosler, for whom the Hosler Building on the University Park campus and the Hosler Oak at the Penn State Arboretum are named. Hosler died on Sunday, Oct. 29. He was 99 years old.