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Scientists worldwide are exploring the possible connection between Earth's orbital pattern and the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maxim. This may have triggered the prehistoric warming event.
Changes in Earth's orbit that favored hotter conditions may have helped trigger a rapid global warming event 56 million years ago that is considered an analogue for modern climate change, according to an international team of scientists.
Eight Penn State alumni selected by the Penn State Board of Trustees will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, which is the University's highest honor presented to its alumni.
Penn State will host its fall 2022 commencement ceremony and award diplomas to graduates on Dec. 17 in the Bryce Jordan Center, according to a release.
Penn State will hold fall commencement ceremonies across the commonwealth this week and weekend, expecting to award approximately 4,965 diplomas to students University-wide who are completing 185 associate, 3,386 baccalaureate, 1,176 master's, and 218 doctoral degrees.