Remembering nuclear engineering professor Forrest J. Remick Jr.
| psu.edu
The Penn State College of Engineering community is mourning the loss of Forrest J. Remick Jr., professor emeritus of nuclear engineering, who died Oct. 9 at the age of 92.
Community STEAM night offers evening of family science adventures in Bellefonte
| psu.edu
This year’s Exploration-U event — a large-scale community science program focused on innovative, hands-on science activities led by collaborations between Penn State faculty and students, high school teachers and students, and community businesses and partners — will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Bellefonte Area High School.
Deanna Behring appointed to National Science Foundation advisory committee
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Deanna Behring, assistant dean for international programs and director of Ag Sciences Global in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, has been appointed to the National Science Foundation’s Advisory Committee for International Science and Engineering for a three-year term beginning Nov. 1.
2024-25 Administrative Fellows Program now accepting applications
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Applications are being sought for the 2024-25 Administrative Fellows Program. The program offers Penn State faculty and staff the opportunity to work with senior University officers to gain insight pertaining to the challenges of leadership in the academic community. An information session will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, via Zoom.
Quantum control breakthrough a game changer for next-gen electronics and computers
| scitechdaily.com
For the first time, researchers demonstrated how to electronically alter the direction of electron flow in promising materials for quantum computing. A new electrical method to conveniently change the direction of electron flow in some quantum materials could have implications for the development of next-generation electronic devices and quantum computers. This article mentions Penn State research.
Pa. court rules climate program is an illegal tax, says state cannot join RGGI
| stateimpact.npr.org
Commonwealth Court said the Department of Environmental Protection did not have the constitutional authority to collect revenue from the program.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosts regional sustainability group meeting
| psu.edu
Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently hosted a regional sustainability meeting for Penn State’s Commonwealth campuses, which brought participants from throughout northeastern Pennsylvania together to share sustainability goals, best practices, ideas and successes.
Documentary film on research institute’s history, impact to premiere on Nov. 6
| psu.edu
The documentary film, “ESSC made ESSI,” will have its premiere screening on Monday, Nov. 6. The documentary details the history of the Environmental Systems Science Institute, which began in 1986 as the Earth System Science Center.
World Campus celebrates science and technology programs
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Penn State World Campus is highlighting its science and technology programs during its 25th anniversary.
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences alumni panel discussion: ‘Be the Change’
| psu.edu
The student committee of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Sustainability Council will host an alumni panel discussion, “Be the Change,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.
CHIMES reflects on success, looks to lead semiconductor research in year two
| psu.edu
The Penn State-led Center for Heterogeneous Integration of Micro Electronic Systems held its first annual center review on Sept. 5-6 at University Park. The following is a Q&A about the annual meeting, the progress CHIMES has made and its goals for the upcoming year and beyond.
Brandywine Earth sciences professor to give the 2023 Lattman Lecture
| psu.edu
Laura Guertin, distinguished professor of Earth sciences at Penn State Bradywine, will give the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ 2023 Lattman Visiting Scholar of Science and Society Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 9, in 401 Steidle Building.
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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