Geography student explores food sustainability at Taproot Kitchen
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Geography undergraduate student James Schafer has found a way to apply his geography education to address local issues, particularly around food sustainability and social empowerment, through volunteering with Taproot Kitchen.
Capstone Design Conference to showcase student innovation and creativity
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Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering and Technology will hold its annual Capstone Design Conference from 12:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 26, on campus.
Penn State social scientists head to Washington, DC, for advocacy day
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A delegation of Penn State faculty members traveled to Washington, D.C., recently to participate in the 2024 Consortium of Social Science Associations Social Science Advocacy Day. Held April 8-9, the event brought together social and behavioral scientists from across the country to advocate for the continued importance of federal funding for their research fields.
Landscape architecture professor receives Stuckeman Collaborative Research Grant
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Stormwater runoff has become one of the leading causes of water pollution in urban environments, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, due to years of cities implementing “gray” infrastructure. Stuart Echols, associate professor of landscape architecture in the Stuckeman School, is working to rectify this with the support of the recently awarded 2024 Stuckeman Fund for Collaborative Design Research Grant for $50,000 over the course of two years.
Winners announced for 16th annual Materials Visualization Competition
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The winners of the 16th annual Materials Visualization Competition, a scientific visual and artistic competition sponsored by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Materials Research Institute at Penn State, have been announced.
Jenna Seigworth selected as John Roe Sustainability Impact Awardee
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Jenna Seigworth, a senior at Penn State Behrend, has been distinguished with the 2024 John Roe Sustainability Impact Award for her outstanding leadership in sustainability efforts. Seigworth's deep-seated commitment to a greener, more equitable world has positively impacted both the Penn State Behrend community and the surrounding Erie area.
Harman Singh recognized as John Roe Sustainability Impact Awardee
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Penn State University Park graduate student Harman Singh has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2024 John Roe Sustainability Impact Award, in recognition of her significant contributions and leadership in advancing sustainability efforts within the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and across the broader University community.
Olivia DiPrinzio recognized as a John Roe Sustainability Impact Awardee
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In recognition of leadership in advancing sustainability initiatives, Olivia DiPrinzio, an undergraduate at University Park, has received a 2024 John Roe Sustainability Impact Award. Through her diverse array of roles and initiatives, DiPrinzio has emerged as a student leader dedicated to promoting sustainability awareness and education on campus.
Penn State students are helping Pennsylvania communities reduce carbon footprint
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On Earth Day 2024, Penn State is recognizing more than 30 undergraduate and graduate students from the University Park campus and Penn State World Campus who have participated in the Local Climate Action Program, which pairs students with local governments to create plans to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers can now access their financial accounts in updated portal
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Penn State’s Office of Research Information Systems has updated its researcher portal by adding a new module, called myFunds, that enables researchers to more easily navigate and manage their accounts, including grants and startup funds. The action is part of the Research Support Transformation Project, which aims to reduce administrative burdens and increase the efficiency of operations.
Penn State Climate Consortium awards 11 climate action workshops
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Penn State Climate Consortium announced 11 workshops designed to create and implement climate change solutions through its Climate Solutions Accelerator program.
Landscape architecture faculty honored by international education organization
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Several faculty members of the Stuckeman School’s Department of Landscape Architecture in the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State were honored by the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture at the international organization’s annual conference in St. Louis in March.
The global push to involve youth in climate action is gaining momentum, harnessing their innovative spirit, deep investment in the future, and strong collective voice to combat climate change. Getting young people involved ensures that climate policies are forward-thinking and geared towards sustainable development, while their global solidarity and use of digital platforms amplify the call for urgent action. At the forefront of this movement, Penn State's Global Youth Storytelling and Research Lab aims to become a pivotal transnational research hub, empowering young leaders to shape the future of climate and environmental justice. Listen to the podcast.
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