A collection of upcoming energy and environment events from around Penn State and beyond. October 21 Monday Integrating Geostatistics into Data Analytics and Machine Learning 11:00am – 12:00pm 157 Hosler Building Full details Abstract: The subsurface resource industry has a long history of working with large, complicated geoscience and engineering datasets. Our community has been working with ‘big data’ for decades, driving the development and establishment of the geostatistical toolbox. As a result, we are uniquely prepared for the data science revolution, as we are further down the road of data-driven workflow development and have insights and experiences to share with the other scientific and engineering domains. October 22 Tuesday Millennium Café: Forest Carbon is an Essential Part of the Global Climate Solution 10:00 – 11:00am 3rd Floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex Full details Cutting carbon emissions requires all hands and all tools on deck. Carbon offsets have gained interest and scrutiny as corporate commitments have led to a surge of investment in nature-based carbon offset projects. Do these deliver real impact? This talk will explore our framework to create high-integrity, socially responsible forest carbon offsets along the ‘Atlantic transect’ from Pennsylvania to Argentina, addressing dynamic research and educational strategies to empower communities and enhance carbon mitigation and climate adaptation. Millennium Café: Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) – Research Computing and Data Support & Service 10:00 – 11:00am 3rd Floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex Full details Penn State’s ICDS understands that high performance computing is vital to contemporary scientific inquiry. ICDS leads interdisciplinary research through the development and application of innovative methods that tackle problems of scientific and societal importance. In support of research, ICDS provides sophisticated high-performance compute and storage resources and advanced computational and research consulting support. Come learn about these resources and our exciting changes. After Café: Evaluating Residual Stress and Strain States Using X-ray Diffraction Techniques 11:00am – 11:45pm 3rd Floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex Full details X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques provide an attractive, nondestructive method to determine residual stresses by measuring atomic plane spacings in diffracting volumes and relating them to strain using the sin^2(psi) technique. This presentation will review the theory behind these calculations, identifying characteristics to look for during data analysis, a review of the advantages and limitations surrounding different experimental geometries, such as Bragg-Brentano and Grazing Incidence X-ray Diffraction (GIXRD), and an overview of MCL X-ray capabilities. Geosciences Colloquium Series: Isabel Fendley 3:30 – 4:30pm 22 Deike Building or Online Full details Isabel FendleyPennsylvania State UniversityIn-House Speaker October 23 Wednesday Environmentally Sensitive Areas on the Farm: Identifying Wetlands 12:00 – 1:00pm Online Full details Equip yourself with the knowledge to identify and manage environmental hazards, sensitive areas, and protection zones on farms through this comprehensive webinar series. Designed for Agricultural Conservation professionals, the series covers essential topics such as wetland identification, pond and lake management, and private drinking water systems. The Impact of Wildfire Hazard Information Disclosure on Property Prices 12:00 – 1:15 pm 157 Hosler Building Full details As wildfires increasingly threaten individuals and structures, both safety concerns and economic concerns are rising in fast-developing fire-prone areas. Given the connection between wildfire damage and residential development in high-risk zones, it is essential to understand individuals’ awareness of wildfire risks and whether home prices reflect such risks. Pennsylvania Invasive Species: Box Tree Moth 1:00 – 2:30 pm Online Full details About the Live Webinar Discover the latest updates on the box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis), an invasive species recently identified in Erie County, Pennsylvania, during our upcoming webinar. The box tree moth threatens boxwood (Buxus spp.) plants by defoliating them, ultimately leading to weakened or dying shrubs. This session will provide essential information on accurately identifying this pest, offer practical steps for action if discovered, and review control methods suitable for both homeowners and commercial settings. Stuckeman Graphic Design Lecture: “Community-Activated Design: Design Through Community” 4:00 – 5:00 pm Stuckeman Family Jury Space Full details The Stuckeman School will host Clinton Carlson, associate professor of design at the University of Notre Dame, at 4 p.m. on Oct. 24 in the Stuckeman Family Jury Space. The talk is free and open to the public. October 24 Thursday CyberAccelerate: Elevate Research using Collaborative Resources from PA Science DMZ Network and ACCESS CI 8:00am – 4:00pm 233B HUB-Robeson Center or Online Full details Join us for a full day event to explore new collaborative opportunities and available advanced cyberinfrastructure resources to help elevate your computational research. Food Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Training Series 10:00 – 11:30am Online Full details Part 1: Building a Regional Coalition for Reducing Waste in the Food Manufacturing Industry Join us for a free webinar focused on Pollution Prevention (P2) tools and best practices for the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Gain insights into reducing operational costs, enhancing sustainability, and joining a regional effort to upcycle food waste and conserve energy. Key topics include: CIDD Seminar: Impact of Arbovirus Ecology and Evolution on Public Health with Dr. Chantal Vogels 11:00am – 12:00pm W203 Millennium Science Complex Full details Dr. Chantel Vogels, University of Arizona Microgreens: Commercial and Nutritional Value Explored 12:00 – 1:00pm Online Full details Unlock the potential of your microgreens business by joining our upcoming webinar. Led by Francesco Di Gioia, Associate Professor of Vegetable Crop Science at Penn State, this session is the first in a series designed to help agricultural producers navigate the complexities of microgreens production. October 25 Friday Examining Facets of Justice in Government and Public Climate Responses and Operationalizing Transformative Climate Justice All day Earth and Engineering Sciences Building Full details The workshop will feature two distinguished keynote speakers, lightning talks from participants, and participatory sessions designed to foster climate justice focused collaborations. Day 1 will feature expert lectures and seminar style conversations that provide a conceptual and theoretical orientation to different climate justice considerations and frameworks. Sustainable Labs Educational Series: Principles of Green Chemistry 11:00am – 12:00pm Online Full details Join Thomas Larrabee, Senior Chemical Hygiene Officer with Penn State’s Environmental Health and Safety to explore some of the fundamentals of Green Chemistry as well as some Penn State specific efforts and way to engage with the topic. The Impact of Climate Change on Host-Viral Interactions 11:15am – 12:05pm 101 Agricultural Science and Industries Building Full details Angela Smilanich grew up in western Colorado. After receiving her B.S. In Biology at Colorado Mesa University she spent six years in New Orleans tackling her Ph.D. at Tulane University. She is now an Associate Professor in the department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno. She enjoys reading, rock climbing, yoga, and playing with her 10 year-old son, Hank. Geography Coffee Hour – Meredith Palmer 12:00 – 1:00pm 319 Walker Building or Online Full details Coffee Hour is a weekly lecture hosted by the Department of Geography celebrating interdisciplinary scholarship and collegiality. Topics range from innovations in GIScience, to food security, to land use and justice issues, among others. All members of the Geography, Penn State, and surrounding community are invited to attend. Speaker: Meredith Palmer – University of Buffalo October 26 Saturday Examining Facets of Justice in Government and Public Climate Responses and Operationalizing Transformative Climate Justice All day Earth and Engineering Sciences Building Full details The workshop will feature two distinguished keynote speakers, lightning talks from participants, and participatory sessions designed to foster climate justice focused collaborations. Day 1 will feature expert lectures and seminar style conversations that provide a conceptual and theoretical orientation to different climate justice considerations and frameworks. October 28 Monday Subdivision and Land Development Regulation in Pennsylvania 6:00 – 7:30pm Online Full details Pennsylvania municipalities play a vital role in guiding growth and coordinated development through land use regulatory ordinances, with the Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) being one of the most commonly adopted regulations. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development 2020 State Land Use and Growth Management Report, 2,416 Pennsylvania municipalities either have their own SALDO or are under the purview of a County SALDO. October 29 Tuesday 2024 Materials Day All day HUB-Robeson Center and the Millennium Science Complex Full details Block off Oct. 29-30 on your calendar for the 2024 Materials Day, Penn State’s marquee event for the materials research community. This year’s theme is “Convergence of Materials, Data, Manufacturing, and the Human Dimension.” With this theme in mind, the event will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, graduate student poster sessions, industry-sponsored tabletops, lunch, and several networking opportunities. |
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