Millennium Café

The research misconduct process is often misunderstood, with common myths suggesting that the outcomes are career-ending, the process is solely about scientific accuracy, and that any error is unacceptable. In reality, the focus is on rehabilitation, prevention of future issues, and transparency. Researchers should not fear the process. Understanding these misconceptions helps foster a more supportive and responsible research environment across diverse fields.

Courtney Karmelita  |  Office for Research Protections

The Millennium Café will return on November 12, 2024.

Join us at the HUB on the University Park campus for Materials Day 2024!

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.

Wayne Figurelle  |  ICDS

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.

Margarita Fernandez & Christopher Scott   |  Ecosystem Science and Management

Wood is an amazing biomaterial and can be used to produce paper, energy, and construction materials. Can we engineer wood to meet or even surpass the toughness and durability of carbon-intensive products like concrete and steel? I will discuss ongoing collaborative research that seeks to generate and characterize advanced materials from Northeastern hardwoods, which cover much of Pennsylvania and represent carbon sinks that can help build the bioeconomy.

Charlie Anderson  |  Biology