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Consortium for Planetary and Exoplanetary Science and Technology Charter [PDF]

Dr. Christopher H. House

Email: chh10@psu.edu
Phone: 814-865-8802

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Christopher House is the Acting Head of Geosciences, Director of the Penn State Consortium for Planetary Science, Exploration, and Technology (CPEST), and a Professor in the Department of Geosciences.

CPEST Oversight Board

Dr. Philip Bevilacqua

Eberly College of Science

Philip Bevilacqua is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Department of Chemistry.

Term: 2025 – 2027

Dr. Sven Bilen

College of Engineering

Sven Bilen is a Professor in the School of Engineering Design, Technology and Professional Programs.

Term: 2024-2027, Vice Chair

Dr. Roshan Eapen

College of Engineering

Roshan Eapen is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering and affiliated with the College of Aerospace Engineering.

Term: 2025 – 2028

Jessica Fetchko

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Jessica Fetchko provides administrative support for the CPEST Oversight Board.

Dr. Kate Freeman

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Kate Freeman is an Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences in the Department of Geosciences.

Term: 2023 – 2026
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Dr. Zuleima Karpyn

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Zuleima Karpyn is the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research and Professor of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering.

Term: 2025 – 2028, Chair

Bethany Lawrence

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Bethany Lawrence provides administrative support for the CPEST Oversight Board.

Dr. Donald Schneider

Eberly College of Science

Donald Schneider is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Term: 2023 – 2026
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