The BS in Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State offers a unique fusion of engineering, economics, and environmental policy. Students explore energy systems, mining practices, resource economics, and sustainable extraction technologies. Emphasizing innovation and safety, the curriculum prepares students to lead in both traditional and renewable energy sectors. Research projects, field studies, and industry collaborations allow students to address global challenges like decarbonization, critical mineral sourcing, and clean energy transitions.
Designing a hybrid solar-wind energy system for rural electrification
Optimization of coal bed methane extraction using predictive models
Assessing lifecycle emissions of lithium-ion battery production
AI-based demand forecasting for smart energy grids
Mining waste heat recovery in industrial operations
Techno-economic analysis of small-scale biogas plants
Simulation of energy flow in integrated mining operations
Water recycling systems in mineral processing plants
Carbon capture integration in fossil fuel power plants
GIS mapping of rare earth element reserves in Pennsylvania
Designing safe ventilation systems in deep underground mines
Environmental impact study of open-pit vs. underground mining
Creating a blockchain system for mineral traceability
Predictive maintenance using IoT in renewable energy farms
Assessment of hydrogen as a long-term energy carrier
Optimization of blast design using vibration control algorithms
Socioeconomic modeling of energy access in developing nations
Automated ore sorting using image recognition algorithms
Solar farm layout planning for maximum land-use efficiency
Developing a carbon pricing model for mineral extraction sites
Join a next-generation program that prepares leaders in energy transformation and resource sustainability.
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