Q&A: Exploring brain-inspired engineered systems with Abhronil Sengupta
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Abhronil Sengupta, the Joseph R. and Janice M. Monkowski Career Development Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Penn State, was granted a three-year, $360,000 Early Career Program Award from the Army Research Office. The award will fund a project exploring a holistic system-science-enabled perspective to design brain-inspired learning systems by understanding the role of astrocytes, an under-explored yet critical component of the brain responsible for enabling rich temporal dynamics that inform learning and memory.
Climate Consortium calls for interdisciplinary climate solutions proposals
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The Penn State Climate Consortium has announced a request for proposals for team projects that put proven climate solutions into action through interdisciplinary partnerships.
Penn State, Morgan Advanced Materials partner to improve semiconductor materials
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Penn State and Morgan Advanced Materials have signed a memorandum of understanding to catalyze research and development of silicon carbide, known as SiC, a semiconductor material that operates more efficiently at high voltages than competing technologies.
Electrical engineering professor selected as 2024-25 Fulbright Scholar for Peru
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Julio Urbina, professor of electrical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar for the 2024-25 academic year. He will spend a semester conducting research and teaching in Lima, Peru.
Winners announced in Penn State Hazleton Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Penn State Hazleton’s Undergraduate Research committee has announced the winners of the campus’ 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Held from April 1 to 5 at the Mary M. and Bertil E. Lofstrom Library, the symposium showcased student research or scholarly work performed with Penn State Hazleton faculty members. Works were submitted in two categories: arts, humanities and social sciences and science, technology, engineering and math.
Power, pipeline corridors are becoming wildlife habitat
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No one particularly likes electric transmission lines and gas pipelines marching through communities and fragmenting forests. But some believe these linear strips collectively offer the last best hope for fostering fast-disappearing pollinator insects and grassland birds. This article quotes Carolyn Mahan, professor of biology and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona.
Rock permeability, microquakes link may be a boon for geothermal energy
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Using machine learning, researchers at Penn State have tied low magnitude microearthquakes to the permeability of subsurface rocks beneath the Earth, a discovery that could have implications for improving geothermal energy transfer. The work suggests seismic monitoring could broadly be used to improve geothermal energy transfer efficiencies across a wide range of sites, according to the researchers.
New Kensington undergraduate research highlighted at annual exposition
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Undergraduate research was on display at the annual Research and Student Engagement Expo on April 9 at Penn State New Kensington.
Penn State Harrisburg to host 2024 Symposium on Signal Integrity
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The Center for Signal Integrity at Penn State Harrisburg will host the 17th annual Combined Central Pennsylvania Symposium on Signal Integrity and Mid Atlantic Semiconductor Hub Forum on April 19 in the Capital Union Building on campus.
Climate Consortium webinar to discuss fostering collaboration across University
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The Penn State Climate Consortium is hosting an informational webinar from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, to introduce its initiatives and opportunities for the University community.
After a long slog, climate change lawsuits will finally put Big Oil on trial
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After years of legal appeals and delays, some oil companies are set to stand trial in lawsuits brought by state and local governments over the damages caused by climate change. This article quotes Hannah Wiseman, professor of law at Penn State Law and professor and Wilson Faculty Fellow in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
Penn State team wins national competition on use of AI in the energy industry
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A team of five graduate students from the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences won first place in the 2024 Chevron National Engineering Competition. The annual competition challenges teams to present novel ideas about contemporary subjects in the petroleum and energy industry, with this year’s topic focused on use cases for implementing artificial intelligence.
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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