UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - John Mauro, department head and professor of materials science and engineering at Penn State, has been named interim John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, effective July 1.
Mauro succeeds Lee Kump, who is stepping down after nearly nine years as dean to resume his role as professor of geosciences.
"John exemplifies Penn State's leadership in discovery with real-world impact," said Fotis Sotiropoulos, executive vice president and provost. "His record of research excellence, innovation and service, along with his collaborative leadership style, make him exceptionally well-suited to guide the coll...