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	Faculty NSF grant aims to enhance resilience of U.S. electricity grids 02/06/2019 Society depends on critical infrastructures like the electricity grid, and ensuring that the power grid is able to recover rapidly from disruptions is vital.
	Faculty Penn State chosen by Department of Energy to help modernize the power grid 01/24/2019 In an effort to modernize and reimagine the United States' power grid, Penn State researchers have qualified for a highly selective, innovative competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.
	Faculty Understanding physics could lead to big gains in shale oil recovery 01/14/2019 Oil companies are missing out on vast sums of recoverable oil in unconventional reservoirs, according to Penn State experts.
	Alumni Senate confirms two trustee appointments 01/09/2019 The Pennsylvania State Senate confirmed two appointments by Gov. Tom Wolf to Penn State's Board of Trustees, including Terry Pegula.
	Faculty Outgoing Vice Provost Adewumi granted emeritus status 01/09/2019 Michael Adewumi, a Penn Stater for over 30 years, has been granted "emeritus" status by University President Eric Barron.
	Faculty Penn State to host conference focused on geomodeling, food, energy, water nexus 01/04/2019 The deadline for interested authors to submit abstracts to the 20th Annual Conference of the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG) has been extended. Short abstracts will now be due on Friday, Feb. 1.
	Alumni Penn State alumna applied petroleum and natural gas degree to expansive career 12/12/2018 When she approached college, Carol Bailey felt like her future could go anywhere. She was creative yet also had a mind of an engineer, an interest further piqued by the professions of her father and sister.
	Energy and Mineral Engineering to host Winter Open House for EMS faculty, staff 11/29/2018 The John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering (EME) is hosting a Winter Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, in the Hosler Building. All faculty and staff in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences are invited to come to enjoy some holiday treats and visit with one another.
	Research Researchers evaluate studies supporting state subsidies for nuclear plants 11/27/2018 An intensive public debate is occurring in states with competitive electricity markets about the future of their existing nuclear generation plants. A team of Penn State researchers examined the set of studies that has been used in legislative discussions to provide evidence in support of subsidy programs.
	Assessment of the Living, Learning, and Working Environment (ALLWE) survey 11/14/2018 The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is conducting an Assessment of the Living, Learning, and Working Environment (ALLWE) in the college. Deadline to take survey is November 30, 2018.