Welcome to the Summer 2014 edition of the EMS Energy Institute (EI) Newsletter. This edition showcases faculty research in several topical areas, introduces new employees, and highlights the honors received by our students, faculty, and staff.
Features
![Research Briefs from Around the Institute](/sites/www.energy.psu.edu/files/magazineissue/energy-innovation-summer-2014/wang_brief2-500x500.png)
Research Briefs from Around the Institute
From exploring alternative energy sources to developing...
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Institute Looks to Increase Industrial Engagement with Multi-Investigator Centers
The World’s energy challenges will not be solved by...
Read article >>![Partnerships for Practical Research](/sites/www.energy.psu.edu/files/magazineissue/energy-innovation-summer-2014/dsc_0012-500x500.png)
Partnerships for Practical Research
Industrial driven research consortia are beneficial for everyone involved...
Read article >>![Welcome new faculty and staff](/sites/www.energy.psu.edu/files/magazineissue/energy-innovation-summer-2014/new-personnel-2014.png)
Welcome New Faculty & Staff
The EMS Energy Institute welcomes the following new members who have joined...
Read article >>![Influential coal researcher and Professor Emeritus William Spackman](/sites/www.energy.psu.edu/files/magazineissue/energy-innovation-winter-2018/spackman_profile_pic-500x500.png)
Remembering the Life & Work of Influential Coal Researcher
Influential coal researcher and Professor Emeritus William Spackman (1919-2014)...
Read article >>![Energy Institute Facilities Open to the Greater University Community](/sites/www.energy.psu.edu/files/magazineissue/energy-innovation-summer-2014/cqitraining1_web-500x500.png)
Energy Institute Facilities Open to the Greater University Community
The EMS Energy Institute’s laboratories house a variety of analytical and...
![Energy Exchange Seminar Series Connects Students and Faculty with Leaders in the Field](/sites/www.energy.psu.edu/files/magazineissue/energy-innovation-summer-2014/speaker_sillouette-500x500.jpg)
Energy Exchange Seminar Series
Connects Students and Faculty with Leaders in the Field
In 2013 the EMS Energy Institute began a seminar series to host talks...
Read article >>![Institute Plans for Next 5 Years](/sites/www.energy.psu.edu/files/magazineissue/energy-innovation-summer-2014/cul-1949-500x500.jpg)
Institute Plans for Next 5 Years
Late October 2013, a small group of EMS Energy Institute representatives...
Read article >>![2014 Mid-Atlantic Biomass Heat & Power Conference Supports Biomass Energy in the Mid-Atlantic Region](/sites/www.energy.psu.edu/files/magazineissue/energy-innovation-summer-2014/_1-500x500.jpg)
2014 Mid-Atlantic Biomass Heat & Power Conference Supports Biomass Energy in the Mid-Atlantic Region
The 2014 Mid-Atlantic Biomass Heat & Power Conference was held...
Read article >>![Zuleima Karpyn](/sites/www.energy.psu.edu/files/magazineissue/energy-innovation-summer-2014/karpyn_web-150x200.png)
Letter from the Interim Director
Read article![CQI expanding capabilities with new scanner](/sites/www.energy.psu.edu/files/magazineissue/energy-innovation-summer-2014/cqi_site_test_1-150x200.jpg)
CQI expanding capabilities with new scanner
Read article![End of Year Awards](/sites/www.energy.psu.edu/files/magazine/award-150x200.jpg)
End of Year Awards
Read article![Summary of projects & funding](/sites/www.energy.psu.edu/files/magazineissue/energy-innovation-summer-2014/fy10_13-funding-projects-150x200.png)