Still Life

Lady Lions Alex Bentley, left, and Zhaque Gray celebrate their Big Ten championship after beating Ohio State 84-66 on Monday, Feb. 20, at the Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State's University Park campus. The Lady Lions clinched their first conference regular season title since 2004.

Lady Lions win Big Ten championship

THON 2012 shattered last year's total, raising $10,686,924.83 for the Four Diamonds Fund.

THON 2012 breaks $10 million

THON child Megan Eslinger, 4, chases bubbles blown by dancer Elizabeth Ferrari on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 18, during THON at the Bryce Jordan Center on Penn State's University Park campus. The 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping event raises millions of dollars each year for the Four Diamonds Fund.

THON 2012 going strong

Owen Divers and Quinn Allen started off strong for THON 2012 on Friday, Feb. 17.

THON 2012 under way

Mike Rybar made final adjustments to the Penn State Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering teams Goldberg machine prior to the 2012 Rube Goldberg competition held on Feb. 11 at Penn State's Nittany Lion Inn. Rybar and his team created a musically themed machine that needed to complete a simple task (inflate a balloon) in twenty or more elaborate steps. The annual competition is named for cartoonist Rube Goldberg who created famous artwork depicting overly complicated machines doing everyday tasks.

Rube Goldberg Competition: Feb. 11, 2012

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We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)

We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Researchers use balloons to unlock mysteries posed by dying stars

Researchers use balloons to unlock mysteries posed by dying stars

Everyday virus proves potent against cancer cells.

Everyday virus proves potent against cancer cells.

Updates:
Penn State Promise

Task force continues initiatives to help abused and neglected children

Moody's removes Penn State from 'watchlist' and confirms Aa1 rating

Penn State defends rights and files suit against insurer

Penn State strengthens academic programs related to child sexual abuse

Penn State launches new website for information

Science and environment film series starts Jan. 18

Monday, January 9, 2012

The Earth and Mineral Sciences Library Spring Film Series kicks off on Jan. 18 with "Welcome to the Nanoworld," a documentary exploring the emergence of nanotechnology. All films are shown at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, in Room 105 of the Deike Building on the University Park campus of Penn State, and admission is free. The full schedule is listed here.

Jan. 18: "Welcome to the Nanoworld!" (Part 1) – 52 minutes
From micro to nano: the emergence of nanotechnology

Jan. 25: "Phoenix Mars Mission: Onto the Ice" – 56 minutes
The story of the Phoenix Lander from its arrival on Mars through the completion of its mission.

Feb. 1: "The Great Squeeze" (Part 1) – 34 minutes
Environmental crises have the Earth at crossroads. Can we transition to a sustainable economy?

Feb. 8: "The Great Squeeze" (Part 2) – 35 minutes

Feb. 15: "Welcome to the Nanoworld!" (Part 2) – 52 minutes
Applications of nanotechnology

Feb. 22: "Emergency Mine Rescue: An Engineering Triumph in Chile"– 60 minutes
Chronicles the Chilean miners’ 69-day ordeal and their rescue.

Feb. 29: "The History of Science: Can We Have Unlimited Power?" – 50 minutes
Reveals how wind, solar, and atomic energy is harnessed today and how these sources might be used in the future.

March 7: No Film – Spring Break

March 14: "Welcome to the Nanoworld!" (Part 3) – 52 minutes
The promise of nanomedicine

March 21: "Sweet Crude" (Part 1) – 47 minutes
The story of Nigeria’s Niger Delta impacts of crude oil on the people and the environment.

March 28: "Sweet Crude" (Part 2) – 47 minutes
The story of Nigeria’s Niger Delta impacts of crude oil on the people and the environment.

April 4: "China Quake" – 49 minutes
An engrossing look at the 2008 earthquake in China, one of the most destructive ever recorded.

April 11: "Welcome to the Nanoworld!" (Part 4) – 52 minutes
Nanoparticles and mega-fears: debating the risks of nanotechnology

April 18: "Blue Gold: World Water Wars" (Part 1) – 45 minutes
Will wars of the future be fought over water as today’s wars are fought over oil?

April 25: "Blue Gold: World Water Wars" (Part 2) – 45 minutes

For more information, or for accommodations or questions about the physical access provided, call Ignacio Sanchez at 814-865-3720.