Call for posters for 2025 Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium
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Penn State students, faculty, staff and symposium attendees are invited to present their work at an in-person poster session highlighting innovative climate solutions.
Manuel Llinás named a fellow of the AAAS
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Manuel Llinás, Ernest C. Pollard Professor in Biotechnology, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and of chemistry, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
IEE then and now
As we celebrate the start of our 63rd year this month, we’re taking a look back, literally, at the Institute of Energy and the Environment—its history, its evolution, and how its work has changed over time. From early research efforts to today’s interdisciplinary approach to energy and environmental challenges, the institute continues to adapt and grow.
Penn State Emeritus Academy welcomes distinguished Spring 2025 inductees
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The Penn State Emeritus Academy has announced the induction of seven esteemed emeritus faculty members as Academy Professors for Spring 2025. These distinguished scholars have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to the University in teaching, research, and service.
Harrisburg faculty member recognized with national ASEE research award
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Fariborz Tavangarian, associate professor of mechanical engineering in Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, was recently awarded the Curtis W. McGraw Research Award from the American Society for Engineering Education’s Engineering Research Council.
Opportunity: Call for Experts for Upcoming IPCC Work
Established in March 2025, the US Academic Alliance for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (USAA-IPCC) is a network of U.S. universities that are registered observers with the IPCC. AGU is hosting the USAA-IPCC network.The founding members are Colby College, College of the Atlantic, Dickinson College, Indiana University, Princeton University, Rutgers University, the University of California-San Diego, Washington University in St. Louis, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, and Yale University.
Eric Klinenberg to be featured as Colloquium on the Environment speaker April 9
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Renowned sociologist and bestselling author Eric Klinenberg will be the keynote speaker for the 2024-25 Colloquium on the Environment. Rescheduled from Feb. 5, the event will now take place at 4 p.m. on April 9 both in person and online, and is free and open to all.
Harrisburg students promote, encourage undergraduate research
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Two Penn State Harrisburg undergraduate students are passionate about research — and about making sure their peers know that research can be an option for them, too.
Microplastics lurk in freshwater environments across Pennsylvania
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Penn State scientists found microplastics dating back to the 1950s buried in the sediments of a river, two creeks and a lake.
Graduate Exhibition to showcase research and scholarship for community
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Nearly 300 graduate students will be presenting research and scholarship and honing their communication skills at the 40th annual Graduate Exhibition, hosted by the Fox Graduate School. Community members can view research videos, chat with students about their scholarship, and see musical performances on Friday, March 28, on the University Park campus.
Donors create endowment for access and equity in Agricultural Sciences
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Thanks to a five-figure gift from anonymous donors, the College of Agricultural Sciences has established the Endowment for the Office of Access and Equity. The endowment will support activities and programming geared toward ensuring accessible, equitable opportunities and fostering an inclusive, supportive community where all are inspired to reach their full potential.
Recurring food insecurity linked to unhealthy weight changes in older adults
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Recurring food insecurity was associated with unhealthy weight changes among older adults, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development.