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Find a Researcher
Penn State has leading scholars and researchers working on many of the most critical areas of research related to Marcellus shale development. Those faculty and professional staff are committed to extending science-based information to stakeholder groups including federal and state legislators, the natural gas industry, environmental organizations and the public. Find an expert in the following areas:
Energy & Energy Independence
- Methods of extraction
- Location and Quantity (seismic and modeling methodology)
- Energy Markets
- Pipeline siting, regulations
- Risk Analysis
Natural Gas Technologies
Water Resources
Wildlife, Forest Fragmentation
Environmental Impacts
- Land Surface and Land Use Change
- Restoration
- Air Quality
- Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM)
Business and Economics
Workforce Development
Social and Community Impacts
- Local Government and Land Use Planning
- Quality of Life
- Schools
- Legal and Ethical Dimensions
- Landowner Decision-Making
Transportation Infrastructure
- Roads
- Rail