Meet the Dean Houston
Join fellow EMS alumni and friends for an opportunity to connect with the Interim John Leone Dean of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences John Mauro. Hear updates on the college, learn about the exciting initiatives shaping the future of EMS, and connect with fellow Houston alumni.
Event Agenda
- Registration & Networking5:30-6:00 PM
- Welcome Remarks6:00-6:15 PM
- Q&A Discussion6:15-6:30 PM
- Reception & Networking6:30-7:45 PM
Meet the Interim John Leone Dean of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
John Mauro is the Interim Dean of Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and a professor of Materials Science and Engineering. Before joining Penn State in 2017, he spent 18 years at Corning Incorporated, where he co-invented three generations of Corning® Gorilla Glass®. He is also the inventor of LionGlass™, an innovative and more sustainable family of glass materials. Dean Mauro earned his bachelor's degree and Ph.D. in glass science from Alfred University and is committed to advancing EMS's mission of transformative education, research, and societal impact.
Sponsors
Thank you to some of our local Texas Development Council members for sponsoring this event.
Andrew Armpriester
Kent Newsham
Beth Stump
Courtney Wade
Tim Watson
See you in Houston!