Research Support Transformation Project moves forward, feedback solicited
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Over the past several months, the Research Support Transformation Project core team and its executive sponsors have been documenting and analyzing current processes and engaging stakeholders, including faculty and staff members, through a series of interviews to learn about their experiences. Now, they are sharing progress to date and inviting all faculty and staff members to provide input to help inform the project’s future directions.
Stuckeman architecture graduate awarded international dissertation prize
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Farzad Hashemi, who graduated in 2023 from Penn State with a doctorate in architecture, was recently named the recipient of the Architectural Research Centers Consortium Dissertation Award. He is the second recipient of the prestigious research award in as many years from the Stuckeman School.
Why the USDA wants you to destroy these invasive, mud-like masses
| newsnationnow.com
The invasive species, native to China, has spread to at least 16 states over the last decade. This article mentions Penn State research and quotes Penn State Extension expertise.
Nature's ecosystems constantly share energy to achieve balance
| earth.com
The researchers propose that nutritional quality likely plays a major role in maintaining this ecosystem balance. This article features Penn State research.
Trees "coughing" as they fail to capture excess CO2
| futurism.com
Trees are quite literally "coughing" as they're struggling to keep up with the sheer amount of heat-trapped carbon dioxide in the air. This article features Penn State research.
How a novel plant X-ray could help farmers lock up more soil carbon
| msn.com
Researchers can now point a handheld X-ray at a plant and determine how deep its roots have reached beneath the soil. This article, originally published by Anthropocene Magazine, features Penn State research.
How scientists believe the loss of Arctic sea ice will impact US weather patterns
| fox5ny.com
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
Poll: Storms, heat, drought, floods and wildfires all common experiences in 2023
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Two-thirds of American adults indicate they experienced at least one of five major weather events in 2023, according to the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s latest Mood of the Nation Poll. Severe storms led the list, with 45 percent indicating they lived in storm-impacted communities. This article mentions Penn State research.
Ross Student Farm hosts viewing of documentary 'Farming While Black' on March 26
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The Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm is hosting a March 26 viewing of the feature-length documentary film, "Farming While Black." The film examines the historical plight of Black farmers in the U.S. and discusses the rising generation reclaiming their rightful ownership of land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots.
Extension program volunteer partners to protect watersheds in Montgomery County
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For Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Robert Pace, building community partnerships and working with other program volunteers as a team have been essential for contributing to successful projects in Montgomery County.
$1.6 M from NSF to improve models that inform marine protected areas
| psu.edu
Eric Crandall, assistant research professor of biology, awarded a three-year, $1.6 million biological oceanography grant by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
Satellite data assimilation improves forecasts of severe weather
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A technique developed by Penn State scientists could improve forecasts — including where the most powerful winds will occur during weather events like the 2020 Midwest Derecho, one of the most costly storms in modern U.S. history.
The global push to involve youth in climate action is gaining momentum, harnessing their innovative spirit, deep investment in the future, and strong collective voice to combat climate change. Getting young people involved ensures that climate policies are forward-thinking and geared towards sustainable development, while their global solidarity and use of digital platforms amplify the call for urgent action. At the forefront of this movement, Penn State's Global Youth Storytelling and Research Lab aims to become a pivotal transnational research hub, empowering young leaders to shape the future of climate and environmental justice. Listen to the podcast.
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