Welcome
The Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI) is one of the nation’s leading institutes in earth and environmental sciences research. Its diverse and world-renowned faculty members are engaged in interdisciplinary, innovative and collaborative research on some of the most compelling problems and issues of our time. EESI is part of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment.
Fall 2009 EarthTalks Seminar Series
Frontiers in Earth Systems Ecology Inaugural Seminar
EESI Associate Kamini Singha Explains How Water Moves in the Earth |
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| Kamini Singha, assistant professor of geosciences, develops numerical models to better understand the hydrogeological processes that govern the migration of fluids and contaminants in the earth. |
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Quantifying these processes—such as water flow in aquifers and groundwater-surface-water interactions—is critical to protecting the supply of clean water but is difficult because of limited subsurface data. Singha’s novel integration of geophysical techniques with hydrogeological tools generates the data needed to improve predictive numerical models. With improved models, scientists can better assess risks associated with pollution and determine efficient methods of remediating aquifers. |
Spring 2009 Marcellus Shale EarthTalks Seminar Series
Highlights and Announcements
- EESI Associate Reports on the Copenhagen Climate Talks
- EESI Associate Petra Tschakert Sits on Panel at International Climate Talks
- Integrating Development and Climate Change Ethics April 15-16, 2010
- Michael Mann and Team Study Past Temperature Periods Linked to Natural Climate Drivers
- EESI Associate Peter Wilf and Colleagues Use Fossil Plants to Link Patagonia to New Guinea in Warmer Past
- Two Meteorology Faculty Named AMS Fellows
- Harbingers of increased Atlantic hurricane activity identified - New Research by EESI Associate Michael Mann
Read Nature press release >>
Read NSF press release >>
NPR's All Things Considered talks to Dr. Mann >>
- Alley Shares Climate Change Findings on WPSU 'Conversations from Penn State'
- Peter Wilf Named Distinguished Speaker
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