Increases in lung diseases have been related to respirable coal mine dust. Penn State has been awarded $327,849 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to fund research targeting ways to reduce or eliminate the toxicity of respirable coal mine dust.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Penn State (PSU) and University of Arizona (UA) researchers are partnering with industry collaborator Western Rare Earths (WRE), U.S. subsidiary of American Rare Earths Limited, to use a naturally occurring protein to extract and purify rare earth elements (REEs) from abundant, domestic ore-based feedstocks and waste materials without harming the environment. It could offer a new avenue toward a more diversified and sustainable REE sector for the United States.
Shimin Liu, associate professor of energy and mineral engineering at Penn State, is one of 29 researchers recognized as a rising star by Energy & Fuel, an international scholarly journal focused on fundamental and applied research within the energy and fuels fields, for his significant contributions in the field of energy research.
The spring 2022 EESI EarthTalks series, "Energy and Climate Policy, Part 2: Strategies for Getting to Net Zero," will focus on policies and technologies that could help slow down global warming and reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions. The series will be held in conjunction with EARTH 400, a course for students who wish to pursue these topics in greater depth.
The seminars, which are free and open to the public, take place from 4 – 5 p.m. on Mondays via Zoom.
The series schedule is as follows:
EarthTalk Seminars by date
Feb. 7
Researchers looking to extend their science communication skills beyond traditional journalism have an opportunity to learn about new ways to interact with larger and more diverse audiences. Dope Labs Science Communication Week at Penn State aims to introduce researchers to the broader science communication community and teach them to use social media, storytelling and a web presence to network with other scientists and engage with broad audiences. The four-day remote event will take place Feb. 7-10.
Sanjay Srinivasan, department head of the John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State, has been honored as a distinguished member by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). One of 22 recipients selected for 2021, he joins only 696 other members honored since the establishment of the award in 1983.
Pennsylvania has a long history of mining and metallurgical activities dating to the Industrial Revolution that helped fuel the economy of the commonwealth and the nation. Coal markets have waned recently due to the transition away from coal to other energy sources, leading to many economically distressed areas in the state. New findings by a team led by Penn State researchers suggest potential economic opportunities from the domestic production of critical minerals. The team evaluated cobalt and manganese from the byproducts of mining and metallurgy from past industrial activities.
Dope Labs Science Communication Week at Penn State aims to introduce graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early career faculty in the College of EMS to "Dope Labs-style" science engagement that extends beyond traditional science communication journalism, and to increase diversity engagement in the STEM fields. The four-day remote event features a one-hour general information session open to all Penn Staters and four 1.5-hour workshops for up to 25 EMS researchers.
The Conference (PCC) will be held virtually September 19-22, 2022.
The PCC is the “premier” annual event focusing on all aspects of coal, energy, environment, and sustainable
development. It provides a unique forum for the in-depth exchange of technical information and policy issues among
all participants from industry, government, and academia throughout the world. Coal remains one of the main
components in the worldwide primary energy mix (oil, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, renewables, and nuclear).
The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering. For more information and registration, visit https://www.aiche.org/conferences/aiche-annual-meeting/2022
