Fowler named director of Sustainability Institute, chief sustainability officer
| psu.edu
Lara B. Fowler, teaching professor of law at Penn State Law and researcher with expertise centering on water, energy, agriculture and dispute resolution, has been named director of the Sustainability Institute at Penn State and the University’s chief sustainability officer, effective May 15. Fowler has served in both roles on an interim basis since July 1, 2022.
Registration now open for 2023 Graduate Women in Science National Conference
| psu.edu
Registration is now open for the 2023 Graduate Women in Science National Conference, titled “Come Together: The Importance of Connection," which will be held June 22–24 at the HUB-Robeson Center. Undergraduate and graduate students, post-docs, faculty, staff and professionals of all genders are invited to attend.
2023 Chemical & Engineering News Talented Twelve
| cenm.ag
We selected this year's list of standout scientists from nearly 400 nominations put forward by C&EN's readers. Narrowing down that number to just 12 is always a daunting task, and we're consistently impressed with the world-changing work that chemists around the globe are tackling. This year's dazzling dozen have accomplished so much already, and we're excited to see where they go from here.
Penn State has strong showing at 10th Annual Collegiate Wind Competition
| energy.gov
The Penn State Wind Energy Club placed second overall and won first place in the Project Development Contest and the Connection Creation Competition at the Department of Energy’s 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition.
New study reveals possible future health impacts related to climate mitigation
| psu.edu
A Penn State-led team of researchers examined the link between fossil fuel reduction and air quality by exploring almost 30,000 simulated future scenarios. They found that some climate mitigation efforts could lead to harmful health impacts in certain geographic areas.
New program launches STEM majors into patent law career path
| psu.edu
A new program, known as the the Patent Agent Career Pathway, is launching this summer to expose Penn State STEM majors to a nontraditional career path in patent practice. The program is for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students seeking to learn about patent law and explore the possibility of taking the patent bar exam, which does not require a law degree, to become a patent agent.
Madhavan Swaminathan and Doug Werner named international AI association fellows
| news.engr.psu.edu
Penn State Professors Madhavan Swaminathan and Doug Werner were selected as 2023 fellows by the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA).
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Penn State partners on $25M nuclear forensics consortium
| news.engr.psu.edu
Penn State researchers will join a University of Florida-led consortium of 16 universities to research areas related to nuclear forensics, an integral component of nuclear security within the United States. The Department of Energy (DOE)’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is funding the $25 million cooperative agreement over five years.
Are EVs fair for everyone? Surprising lack of research raises questions
| techtimes.com
Researchers have found that there is a lack of studies about the equity implications of EVs. This article quotes Wei Peng, Assistant Professor, School of International Affairs.
Viral video makes false claim about global oil supply
| msn.com
Oil is formed in a process that takes millions of years, and there is a finite amount on the planet, scientists say. But a TikTok video shared claims that there is an "unlimited" supply of oil, and people are being “taught” otherwise to keep them “in a fear state.” This article, originally published by FactCheck.org, quotes Andrew Kleit, professor of energy and environmental economics.
Penn State and onsemi partner to boost silicon carbide research in the U.S.
| psu.edu
Penn State and onsemi, a leader in intelligent power and sensing technologies, have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding toward an $8 million strategic collaboration that includes the establishment of the onsemi Silicon Carbide Crystal Center at the University's Materials Research Institute. Over the next 10 years, onsemi will fund the center with $800,000 per year.
Penn State’s Jean Paul Allain to lead DOE Fusion Energy Sciences program
| psu.edu
Jean Paul Allain, head of the Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering at Penn State, has been appointed associate director for fusion energy sciences within the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Over a two-year term, Allain will serve in a senior executive role to lead the planning, development and administration of research programs in fusion energy science.
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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