Five EMS graduate students recognized with University awards
| psu.edu
Five graduate students in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences were among the 40 recipients of Penn State’s annual graduate student awards, administered by the Graduate School in collaboration with several Penn State units. The awards recognize and celebrate graduate students who are excelling in teaching, research and service, as well as other academic pursuits.
Schreyer Honors College Announces 2023 Student and Faculty Award Winners
| psu.edu
Seven Schreyer Scholars and two Penn State faculty members have been selected as recipients of Schreyer Honors College awards for the 2022-23 academic year.
Inaugural recipient of engineering career development professorship named
| psu.edu
Greg Pavlak, assistant professor of architectural engineering in Penn State’s College of Engineering (AE), was named the first recipient of the Gifford H. Albright Career Development Professorship in Architectural Engineering, established in honor of the first head of the AE department.
New Zealand offers students chance to see path to sustainable energy future
| psu.edu
Penn State students spent spring break visiting New Zealand as part of a course on sustainable energy. They came away with a greater appreciation for the complexities of the energy systems and the efforts a nation like New Zealand — which generates more than 80 percent of its electricity using renewable methods — takes to lower its carbon footprint.
EMS honors faculty and student excellence at annual awards celebration
| psu.edu
Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences recognized exceptional students and faculty for their academic excellence, service and leadership during its annual Wilson Awards Celebration, held on Sunday, April 23. The Wilson Awards are named in honor of Matthew and Anne Wilson, major benefactors of the college.
ChatGPT takes on Penn State AI – here’s what Penn State has to say about it
| happyvalleyindustry.com
We asked ChatGPT to write an article about Penn State’s capabilities in AI, from materials science to ethics and sustainability. And then, we asked David Hunter, who was recently appointed as director for a cross-functional Penn State AI Hub, for his reaction to what artificial intelligence said about the University.
Justin Schwartz named Penn State’s executive vice president and provost
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Justin Schwartz has been named Penn State’s permanent executive vice president and provost, effective May 1. Schwartz has held the role in an interim capacity since August 2022, having previously served as Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Penn State’s College of Engineering since 2017. As provost, Schwartz will serve as Penn State’s chief academic officer and oversee all academic units within the University’s colleges, schools and campuses, as well as major academic support units.
What is ChatGPT and what can it be used for?
| psu.edu
Penn State artificial intelligence experts offer perspectives to some of the most frequently asked questions.
This cheap, strong paper bag can be reused, then turned into biofuel
| newatlas.com
We use a massive five trillion plastic bags every year, and they’re in the top five of all plastic products found in the natural environment. However, paper doesn’t fare any better, with many studies including a 2020 UNEP report citing the environmental costs of the energy- and resource-intensive process that goes into producing the less durable plastic alternative. This article quotes Daniel Ciolkosz, Associate Research Professor, of Agricultural & Biological Engineering.
Biomanufacturing: present and future
| forbes.com
Biomanufacturing is the use of engineered microorganisms to create products with desired properties. This article was written by Melik Demirel, Pearce Development Professor and professor of engineering science and mechanics.
Hales to leave as director of Penn State Extension for new role in California
| psu.edu
Brent Hales, director of Penn State Extension and associate dean in the College of Agricultural Sciences, will leave Penn State in June to join the University of California as its new associate vice president of the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Graduate Council elects new leadership
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Penn State’s Graduate Council, the faculty-led governing body that establishes graduate education policies for the University, has completed elections for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. Jan Reimann, associate professor of mathematics, will assume the role of chair for the 2023-24 academic year. Mary Shenk, associate professor of anthropology, demography, and Asian studies, was elected chair for 2024-25; she will serve as chair-elect for 2023-24.
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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