Accelerate your research impact with NSF I-Corps Short Course
| psu.edu
Penn State’s NSF I-Corps Short Course is accepting applications for its virtual January cohort. The no-cost program helps researchers test a startup idea through customer interviews and educational programming on the lean startup methodology.
Search launched for the next dean of Penn State’s College of IST
| psu.edu
Penn State is seeking nominations and candidates for the next dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology. Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and interested parties are encouraged to submit applications by Jan. 8, 2024.
Penn State delegation: What to watch for at COP28
| by Esther Obonyo, Mark Ortiz, Brandi Robinson, Vikrant Sapkota, Erica Smithwick
A six-person Penn State delegation will be traveling to Dubai for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's COP28, which runs from November 30–December 12, 2023. They will be official observers of the meeting, which means that they have the right to speak, make presentations, and engage with governments, NGOs, industry, and the media. They will also be collaborating with other higher education institutions.
The state of the climate crisis
| vox.com
COP28 takes place against an apocalyptic backdrop. From Appalachia to Malawi, these communities offer a measure of hope. This article mentions Penn State research.
Three Penn State faculty members elected as American Physical Society fellows
| psu.edu
Penn State faculty members Anna Stasto, professor of physics; Chaoxing Liu, professor of physics; and Adri van Duin, distinguished professor of mechanical engineering, have been elected as fellows of the American Physical Society.
Rare earth discoveries mean coal mines could have a key role to play in the energy transition
| cnbc.com
Calls for a phase out of coal are getting louder, but it could yet have a future when it comes to sourcing rare earth elements. This article mentions Penn State research.
How a proposed solar project prompted this rural Pa. township to face its mining past
| alleghenyfront.org
A Centre County township wrestles with a proposed solar farm on a site where runoff from past coal mining is polluting a watershed.
Pennsylvania ranks 7th in nation in greenhouse gas supply
| stateimpact.npr.org
Companies that put fossil fuels into the economy could be easier to target with policies that help address climate change, according to the author of a recent analysis. This article quotes Lara Fowler, Chief Sustainability Officer at Penn State.
A new sign for the 'birthplace of Penn State' marks the school's agricultural roots
| alleghenyfront.org
Penn State started out as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania to help make farming practices more productive in the commonwealth.
Dubai’s costly water world
| nytimes.com
The city has spent billions of dollars to provide fresh water to its residents and tourist attractions, but experts say the efforts are straining the Persian Gulf’s natural resources. This article quotes Bruce Logan, Evan Pugh Professor and Kappe Professor of Environmental Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and director of the Institute of Energy and the Environment.
Expect more extreme weather threats in Pa.: climate change report
| pennlive.com
Pennsylvania in coming years is poised to see an increased number of extreme weather events, including extreme heat, downpours, and floods, according to a newly released federal report. This article quotes Erica Smithwick, Distinguished Professor of Geography.
Campus and Community Sustainability Expo to be held Dec. 7
| psu.edu
The upcoming Campus and Community Sustainability Expo, which will be held on Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the State College Municipal building, brings together students, stakeholders, faculty, and Penn State administration to celebrate community-based student projects.
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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