Which foods have the most plastics? You may be surprised.
| cnn.com
How much plastic is in the food you eat? Much more than you realize, experts say. This article quotes Sherri Mason, associate research professor and director of sustainability at Penn State Behrend.
Penn State social scientists head to Washington, DC, for advocacy day
| psu.edu
A delegation of Penn State faculty members traveled to Washington, D.C., recently to participate in the 2024 Consortium of Social Science Associations Social Science Advocacy Day. Held April 8-9, the event brought together social and behavioral scientists from across the country to advocate for the continued importance of federal funding for their research fields.
Landscape architecture professor receives Stuckeman Collaborative Research Grant
| psu.edu
Stormwater runoff has become one of the leading causes of water pollution in urban environments, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, due to years of cities implementing “gray” infrastructure. Stuart Echols, associate professor of landscape architecture in the Stuckeman School, is working to rectify this with the support of the recently awarded 2024 Stuckeman Fund for Collaborative Design Research Grant for $50,000 over the course of two years.
Kissing bugs, vector for Chagas disease, successfully gene edited for first time
| psu.edu
New research from an international team, including a Penn State researcher, demonstrates — for the first time — the use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in kissing bugs and opens the door to research on applied strategies for Chagas disease control.
Winners announced for 16th annual Materials Visualization Competition
| psu.edu
The winners of the 16th annual Materials Visualization Competition, a scientific visual and artistic competition sponsored by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Materials Research Institute at Penn State, have been announced.
Estimating emissions potential of decommissioned gas wells from shale samples
| psu.edu
The Marcellus shale natural gas boom provided the U.S. with an abundant, lower-carbon footprint fossil fuel, but also brought concerns over increased methane emissions. A team led by Penn State researchers has developed a new tool that can estimate the emissions potential of these wells after they are no longer active.
Phillip Diouf is recognized as a John Roe Sustainability Impact Awardee
| psu.edu
In recognition of student leadership and commitment to environmental stewardship, Phillip Diouf, an undergraduate at Penn State Abington, has been named one of this year's recipients of the John Roe Sustainability Impact Award. This award, named after the late Penn State mathematics professor John Roe, reflects the profound impact of individuals who are driven to make a difference in the sustainability landscape of the University.
Pin-Hsuan Tseng recognized as a John Roe Sustainability Impact Awardee
| psu.edu
Pin-Hsuan Tseng, a graduate student in the School of Visual Arts at Penn State, has been honored with the John Roe Sustainability Impact Award for her innovative fusion of art education and environmental advocacy. In honor of the late Penn State mathematics professor John Roe, the award recognizes individuals who significantly contribute to sustainable practices within the University community.
Pa. House measure aims to protect vulnerable communities from heavy pollution burden
| stateimpact.npr.org
The bill would let state regulators deny permits if a plant would create too much of a burden on environmental justice communities.
Jenna Seigworth selected as John Roe Sustainability Impact Awardee
| psu.edu
Jenna Seigworth, a senior at Penn State Behrend, has been distinguished with the 2024 John Roe Sustainability Impact Award for her outstanding leadership in sustainability efforts. Seigworth's deep-seated commitment to a greener, more equitable world has positively impacted both the Penn State Behrend community and the surrounding Erie area.
Six Penn State faculty elected to 2023 cohort of AAAS Fellows
| psu.edu
Six Penn State faculty members in areas ranging from neuropharmacology to computer architecture have been elected to the 2023 cohort of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society. This year, AAAS recognized a total of 502 scientists, engineers and innovators with this lifetime honor, bestowed by their peers, for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements.
David M. Callejo Pérez named chancellor at Penn State Harrisburg
| psu.edu
David M. Callejo Pérez has been named chancellor and dean of Penn State Harrisburg, effective May 1. He has served as interim chancellor and dean at the college since October of 2023.
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