Citizen Science Projects on Plastic Pollution

Mapping global plastic is a huge undertaking – and your help is needed to survey and track plastic debris in rivers and oceans as a citizen scientist. It’s easy and can be done from almost anywhere using the The Ocean Cleanup Survey App. Contribute to their important mission by providing valuable insight from your location.

Research Plastic Pollution with The Ocean Cleanup

Anyone and everyone can help address the problem of plastic pollution! Register to record data that will help map out how plastic pollution is transported by rivers and how it accumulates in the ocean. Become a citizen scientist to help The Ocean Cleanup quantify plastic pollution in locations around the world!

Download The Ocean Cleanup Survey App and sign up today!

Annual Penn State Water Conference: March 14 & 15, 2024

Join your colleagues to share your work, learn, be inspired, and network across the Penn State Water Community. This event highlights the interdisciplinary nature of water-related research, education, communication, service, and outreach. Free to Penn State students, staff & faculty.

Climate Solution Symposium - May 2024

Mark your calendars! May 14-15, 2024, Penn State University will be hosting a two-day Climate Solutions Symposium at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in State College, PA. The event highlights innovations from numerous disciplines through dynamic breakout sessions, keynote talks from leaders in the climate solutions space, a poster session, and more.