Dow is a global producer of polymers such as packaging and specialty plastics. Driving sustainability and circularity in the market is part of Dow’s corporate ambition. However, shifting from a linear to a circular economy has technical and infrastructural challenges. In this talk, Dr. Majumdar will provide an industry perspective on the opportunities, challenges, and potential solutions for driving circularity using plastic wastes as alternate feedstocks.
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Recently, and maybe longer, a topic dominating headlines in higher education has focused on some aspect of access. And by access, the focus has been on the ability to afford to attend an institution of higher education. Sometimes there is a hint of helping overcome other barriers to entry, but those all seem to be secondary. Yet, if we truly consider access to higher education, we must include all aspects of our tripartite mission – teaching and learning, research and creative expression, and community or public engagement.
A publication is often considered to be a key product of academic research. It is the public-facing record of the research that is archived and available for others to read, as well as part of a portfolio that impacts the professional advancement of researchers. Authorship is therefore an important aspect of a publication. This talk will highlight some considerations that are relevant when determining the list of authors that is included on a publication.
Sleep is a vital behavior for health and well-being, but who has time to sleep? This presentation will highlight the interdisciplinary research of the Sleep Health, & Society Collaboratory, Including the role of work in sleep and cardiometabolic health, recent findings using machine learning in sleep wearable, how sleep is involved in healthy aging and brain health, and tips for healthy sleep.
It's been over two years since we began planning for the CHIPS Act opportunities, and finally, we are seeing the first programs to which PSU can contribute. In this brief presentation, I will provide you with an update on our current status and explain how you can get involved.
The Millennium Café runs 10-11am in the 3rd floor Café Commons of the MSC Bldg. Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two <10 min interdisciplinary talks.
Attend the AWRA 2024 Spring Specialty Conference, co-hosted by the AWRA Future Risk Committee and the Alabama Water Institute. The theme for the conference is "Water Risk and Resilience: Research and Sustainable Solutions."
Happy Valley is in a path of 95% totality for the solar eclipse that will darken the skies on Monday, April 8, and the Penn State and local communities are invited to join Eberly College of Science faculty, staff, and students for a public viewing and science activities. The college is partnering with the State College Spikes to host the SolarFest event at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
Attend the AWRA 2024 Spring Specialty Conference, co-hosted by the AWRA Future Risk Committee and the Alabama Water Institute. The theme for the conference is "Water Risk and Resilience: Research and Sustainable Solutions."
The Penn State Eberly College of Science’s Sustainability Council has announced that the 2024 Sustainability Expo will be held Saturday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center.
This free event, open to the public, will focus on sustainability efforts at Penn State and feature a research poster competition with cash prizes for undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs, nature walks and guest speakers, as well as a special presentation by Eberly College of Science Sustainability Council Chair Charles Anderson.
The Penn State student chapter of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) won the bid to host the 2024 ANS student conference at University Park. The conference is scheduled for April 4-6, 2024, and will have the theme of “Keystone of Tomorrow.”
The ANS is the “premier organization for those that embrace the nuclear sciences and technologies for their vital contributions to improving people’s lives and preserving the planet,” according to the ANS website. Each year, the organization’s student conference is hosted by a student chapter of ANS and its affiliated university.
We are pleased to announce the 26th annual Penn State Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Symposium (PIERS), formerly Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology Student Symposium (ECMSS), at the University Park campus on April 5 and 6, 2024! PIERS is a student-run symposium providing a platform for graduate and undergraduate researchers working in environmentally relevant fields to come together.
Geography Coffee Hour with Dr. Emily Bernhardt, Duke University
Emily Bernhardt, ecosystem ecologist and biogeochemist at Duke University, will present "Resist, adapt or retreat? The consequences of rapid climate change for coastal landscapes and communities," at the Department of Geography's Coffee Hour lecture series.
Learn about the war's impact on trees, safety, and access, affecting the human psyche, production forestry, and the Kharkiv Region's forestry future. Support for Ukrainian forest users and managers is crucial.
The recent surge of interest in renewable natural gas has given rise to new technologies, business strategies, and opportunities for farm-based production of biogas. While most commercial development has focused on extremely large farms, the opportunity is now emerging for many more sites to host cost-effective and sustainable biogas systems. How can this newfound interest and commercial activity be translated into the next wave of successful biogas projects? What are the economic issues and constraints that must be considered?
The Penn State student chapter of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) won the bid to host the 2024 ANS student conference at University Park. The conference is scheduled for April 4-6, 2024, and will have the theme of “Keystone of Tomorrow.”
The ANS is the “premier organization for those that embrace the nuclear sciences and technologies for their vital contributions to improving people’s lives and preserving the planet,” according to the ANS website. Each year, the organization’s student conference is hosted by a student chapter of ANS and its affiliated university.
We are pleased to announce the 26th annual Penn State Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Symposium (PIERS), formerly Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology Student Symposium (ECMSS), at the University Park campus on April 5 and 6, 2024! PIERS is a student-run symposium providing a platform for graduate and undergraduate researchers working in environmentally relevant fields to come together.
The Water Cooler Series is a monthly event hosted by interdisciplinary water researchers at Penn State. We seek to strengthen the water community at Penn State by providing a platform where scholars across disciplines can collaborate, share ideas, and build connections.
Presentations and Discussion
Date: April 4th, 6 pm ET
Location: Sackett Building Room 327
Zoom Details: Email Sam Cohen (sxc5884@psu.edu)
Join a networking happy hour at McLanahan's after the event!
The recent surge of interest in renewable natural gas has given rise to new technologies, business strategies, and opportunities for farm-based production of biogas. While most commercial development has focused on extremely large farms, the opportunity is now emerging for many more sites to host cost-effective and sustainable biogas systems. How can this newfound interest and commercial activity be translated into the next wave of successful biogas projects? What are the economic issues and constraints that must be considered?
The Penn State student chapter of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) won the bid to host the 2024 ANS student conference at University Park. The conference is scheduled for April 4-6, 2024, and will have the theme of “Keystone of Tomorrow.”
The ANS is the “premier organization for those that embrace the nuclear sciences and technologies for their vital contributions to improving people’s lives and preserving the planet,” according to the ANS website. Each year, the organization’s student conference is hosted by a student chapter of ANS and its affiliated university.
The Penn State student group U-Belong, supported by the College of Liberal Arts Sustainability Council and Penn State Sustainability, will host Diandra Esparza, executive director of