Jon-Paul Maria awarded Paul F. Robertson Award for EMS Breakthrough of the Year

Lee Kump (left), the John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and Jon-Paul Maria, professor of materials science and engineering, at the Wilson Awards.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) recognized exceptional students and faculty for their academic excellence, service and leadership during its annual Wilson Awards Celebration, held on March 30. The Wilson Awards are named in honor of Matthew and Anne Wilson, major benefactors of the college.

Duanchen Zhang named Earth and Mineral Sciences fall 2024 student marshal

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MRSEC undergraduate researcher, Duanchen Zhang works with Dr. Josh Robinson. He has been selected to represent Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences as the student marshal for the college’s fall 2024 commencement.
Zhang will graduate summa cum laude with a 3.99 cumulative grade-point average, earning a bachelor of science degree in materials science and engineering. He selected Joshua Robinson, professor of materials science and engineering, as his faculty marshal.

Slava Rotkin receives Fulbright Scholarship to India

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IRG 1 faculty member, Dr. Slava Rotkin has revived the prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to travel to India for the 2024-25 year.

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program. Through the program, Penn State faculty members, staff and administrators have opportunities to conduct advanced research, teach or do both, as well as attend seminars, abroad. The program also affords recipients the opportunity to interact with, and make an impact on, their host communities during their Fulbright tenure.