Valeria Turino
Title
Postdoctoral Scholar
Eight Penn State graduate students, including two from EMS, received U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships for the 2025-26 academic year.
A team led by researchers at Penn State developed a new method to evaluate cracks that destabilize ice shelves and accelerate loss of sea ice.
Phone
814-865-1277
Office Address
116 Deike Building
Committees
Research Interests
Interplay between climate, erosion, and tectonics during the growth and decay of mountain ranges
Eric Kirby
Title
Department Head and Professor
Date
December 18, 2025
Time
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Description
December 18, 2025 (Thursday)
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Grand Isle Restaurant
575 Convention Blvd
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Refreshments and Cocktails
Contact Sara sfp3@psu.edu for assistance
Cost
Free
Date
October 20, 2025
Time
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Description
Reception during GSA25 (Geological Society of America)
October 20, 2025 (Monday)
6:00 – 9:00 PM
La Quinta by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk
303 Blum Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Refreshments and Cocktails
Contact Sara at sfp3@psu.edu for assistance.
Cost
Free
Date
October 10, 2025
Time
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Description
Retirement Celebration
Honoring
Dr. Peter J. Heaney
Dr. Mark E. Patzkowsky
October 10, 2025 (Friday)
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Nittany Lion Inn, Boardroom
Refreshments and Cocktails
Cost
Free
Date
October 7, 2025
Time
4:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Description
Come celebrate our students!
Celebration / Mixer – following UG Awards Ceremony:
October 7, 2025 (Tuesday)
4:30 – 5:00 PM
116 Deike Building,
University Park, Pa
Light snacks and refreshments
Cost
Free
Date
October 7, 2025
Time
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Description
Undergraduate Awards Ceremony
October 7, 2025 (Tuesday)
3:30 – 4:30 PM
22 Deike Building, University Park, Pa
Contact Sara at sfp3@psu.edu for assistance.
Cost
Free
Date
October 3, 2025
Time
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Description
Alumni Advisory Board Meetings
October 3, 2025 (Friday)
8:00 – 4:00 PM
Deike Building, University Park, Pa
By Invitation Only
Contact Sara sfp3@psu.edu for updates.
Cost
Free