Libraries to observe Open Access Week with virtual panel discussion Oct. 24
| psu.edu
Penn State University Libraries will participate in the 16th annual global observance of Open Access Week with a virtual panel discussion at noon on Oct. 24, on the theme, "Community Over Commercialization."
Why Happy Valley is a sensor technology hotspot
| happyvalleyindustry.com
In Happy Valley, sensors play a role in our research and business ecosystem, with extensive sensor research taking place at Penn State and several established sensor companies growing or starting up in the area. Here’s why some local experts believe Happy Valley has an affinity for sensor technology and how they see them changing the world for the better.
Free mentorship training workshops available for Penn State faculty
| psu.edu
The Graduate School at Penn State and the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs have announced that registration is open for upcoming mentorship training workshops for Penn State faculty. The workshops, which will be offered in-person at the University Park campus and virtually, are designed to equip faculty members with the tools and skills to foster effective mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the research setting.
Penn State to host Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities conference
| psu.edu
The College of Arts and Architecture will host the national conference of the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) Oct. 19-21 on the University Park campus. Penn State is a founding member of a2ru, a partnership of colleges and universities committed to transforming higher education to ensure the greatest possible institutional support for arts-integrative research, curricula, programs and creative practice among the arts, sciences and other disciplines.
Article by Altoona professor featured in French publication
| psu.edu
Translated into French, an essay by Brian Black, distinguished professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, is used as the conclusion of the book “Vivre et Lutter dans un Monde Toxique: Violence Environnmentale et Sante a l’age du Petrole.”
Kyocera AVX plans to build manufacturing center in Behrend’s Knowledge Park
| psu.edu
Kyocera AVX, a global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, is planning to build an approximately 50,000-square-foot production facility in Knowledge Park at Penn State Behrend. The facility will serve as a corporate headquarters and manufacturing base for a new division created by Kyocera’s purchase of Erie-based Bliley Technologies.
Nominations open for President's Award for Excellence in Academic Integration
| psu.edu
Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 President’s Award for Excellence in Academic Integration, an honor recognizing faculty members at the rank of professor who have exhibited extraordinary achievement in the integration of teaching, research or creative accomplishments, and service. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 5, 2024.
TLT relaunching AI Horizons, Penn State’s AI community meetup
| psu.edu
Penn State's Teaching and Learning with Technology is relaunching AI Horizons, a monthly initiative for curious and forward-looking minds on campus.
Samarth named Verne M. Willaman Professor of Physics
| psu.edu
Nitin Samarth, professor of physics and of materials science and engineering at Penn State, has been selected as the Verne M. Willaman Professor of Physics.
Call for proposals now open for 2024 TLT Symposium
| psu.edu
The 2024 Symposium for Teaching and Learning with Technology is just five months away, and the call for session proposals and innovative ideas for the new Spark Challenge are now being accepted.
Learning Factory now accepting spring 2024 project submissions
| psu.edu
The Bernard M. Gordon Learning Factory is now accepting submissions to sponsor a capstone design project for spring 2024.
Savoring Bytes: New AI understands our tasty desires
| neurosciencenews.com
Researchers engineered an electronic "tongue" that potentially lays a framework for developing artificial intelligence (AI) with emotional intelligence, particularly related to taste and eating habits. This article quotes, Saptarshi Das, associate professor of engineering science and mechanics.
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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