UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, through its Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science (SAFES), will launch a new seminar series focused on “Water, Energy, and Data Centers in Pennsylvania” on February 24th.
Data Center Cooling to be Discussed
The inaugural session will be led by Wangda Zuo, a professor of architectural engineering and Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellow. The seminar is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. In room 342 of the Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building at Penn State University Park.
Zuo’s presentation will cover the challenges and opportunities related to data center cooling, including an overview of the industry’s current state and future trends. The discussion will also include major data center cooling technologies and a case study of a data center located in Massachusetts, illustrating advancements in cooling efficiency.
Those interested in attending can register by February 20th to participate in person, where lunch will be provided, or virtually via Zoom: https://psu.zoom.us/j/93397194773. Further information is available by contacting Heather Preisendanz, director of SAFES, at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of the seminar series?
The seminar series will address questions and concerns about data centers and their implications for water availability and energy usage in Pennsylvania.
Who will lead the first session?
Wangda Zuo, professor of architectural engineering and Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellow, will lead the first session.
Where and when will the first seminar capture place?
The first seminar will take place on February 24th from noon to 1 p.m. In room 342 of the Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building at Penn State University Park.
As data centers develop into increasingly vital to modern infrastructure, how might advancements in cooling technologies shape the future of sustainable computing?
