Q&A: Joining India and the United States in higher education
| psu.edu
Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Evan Pugh University Professor and Charles G. Binder Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, spoke about Penn State’s efforts to build relationships between India and the U.S. in higher education.
Climate Consortium announces call for workshop proposals
| psu.edu
The Penn State Climate Consortium has announced the Climate Solutions Accelerator, a program designed to stimulate climate solutions research by providing research teams with access to resources, funding, mentorship, workspace and support from staff and non-tenure-line faculty.
Sister climate cities, utility data predict future water, electricity demands
| psu.edu
Led by Renee Obringer, assistant professor of energy and mineral engineering at Penn State, an international team of researchers used utilities data and climate analogs — contemporary cities with climates close to what other cities are predicted to experience in the future — to assess how climate change may impact residential water and electricity use across 46 cities in the United States. Their computationally efficient model projected strong regional differences for future water and electricity demand, with some cities possibly experiencing increases in summer water and electricity demand
Growing biofilms actively alter host environment, new study reveals
| psu.edu
Dental plaque, gut bacteria and the slippery sheen on river rocks are all examples of biofilms, organized communities of microorganisms that colonize our bodies and the world around us. A new study led by Penn State researchers reveals exactly how growing biofilms shape their environments and fine-tune their internal architecture to fit their surroundings. The findings may have implications for a wide variety of applications, from fighting disease to engineering new types of living active materials.
Materials Research Institute names 2023 Roy Award winners
| psu.edu
Six Penn State materials researchers have received the 2023 Rustum and Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Award, recognizing covering a wide range of research with societal impact. The award is presented by the Materials Research Institute and recognizes recent interdisciplinary materials research at Penn State that yields innovative and unexpected results.
Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatment
| new.nsf.gov
The most lethal feature of any cancer is metastasis, the spread of cancer cells throughout the body. New research, led by Penn State, reveals for the first time…
Electrical control of quantum phenomenon could improve future electronic devices
| new.nsf.gov
A new electrical method to change the direction of electron flow in some quantum materials could have implications for the development of next-generation…
Penn State’s total research expenditures reach a record high in 22-23
| happyvalleyindustry.com
Penn State recently announced that its total research expenditures increased 14% to a record high of $1.239 billion in 2022-23, driven by a $98 million jump in federal funding. All of Penn State’s academic units reported increases in research funding with the Applied Research Laboratory leading the way with an increase of $73.8 million for a total of $350.5 million, a 26.7% increase over FY22.
University Park Fee Board announces key submission dates for funding proposals
| psu.edu
The University Park Fee Board (UPFB), which oversees the administration of the Student Initiated Fee at Penn State's University Park campus, has released a comprehensive timeline for the submission of new funding proposals, standing funding appropriations, and UPFB special funds for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years.
Penn State ranks 4th in US in 2024 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
| psu.edu
Penn State tied for No. 4 among 210 ranked universities in the United States in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability for 2024, released Dec. 5. Internationally, the University ranked No. 37 out of 1,403 participating institutions worldwide. Penn State also tied for No. 1 among Big Ten institutions and No. 2 among all U.S. public universities.
Machine learning changing how first responders handle 911 emergencies
| tribdem.com
Nothing kills more people in the U.S. than heart disease, and researchers within the UPMC health enterprise are using machine learning to advance the breadth and efficiency of electrocardiogram (ECG). This article quotes Soundar Kumara, the Allen E. Pearce and Allen M. Pearce Professor of Industrial Engineering.
Symposium to focus on forging new partnerships in climate research, solutions
| psu.edu
The Penn State Climate Consortium will host a two-day symposium on May 14-15, 2024, to build partnerships in climate research and solutions.
Once a frozen haven, climate-driven rising temperatures are rapidly thawing the Arctic permafrost, posing a major threat to communities and infrastructure. Researchers are investigating how these changes will transform rivers, with potential consequences for erosion, sediment transport, and the entire Arctic landscape. Additionally, their project incorporates art to communicate these critical findings in an engaging way. Listen to the podcast.
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