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.
College of Ag Sciences faculty, extension leader engage in leadership program
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Two Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences faculty members and an assistant director with Penn State Extension recently furthered their knowledge of leadership principles by completing the LEAD21 leadership development program, a national yearlong program to develop leaders in land-grant institutions and their strategic partners who link research, academics and extension and can navigate an increasingly complex environment to lead more effectively in their current or future leadership positions.
$1 million gift to create scholarships and upgrade engineering facilities
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Ronald and Martha Tirpak have stepped forward with a $1 million commitment to expand affordability through scholarships and to ensure the College of Engineering has access to modern, state-of-the-art facilities.
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.
Pa. House measure aims to protect vulnerable communities from heavy pollution burden
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The bill would let state regulators deny permits if a plant would create too much of a burden on environmental justice communities.
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.
Six Penn State faculty elected to 2023 cohort of AAAS Fellows
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Six Penn State faculty members in areas ranging from neuropharmacology to computer architecture have been elected to the 2023 cohort of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society. This year, AAAS recognized a total of 502 scientists, engineers and innovators with this lifetime honor, bestowed by their peers, for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements.
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