2024 Sustainability Expo to be held April 6 at Shaver's Creek
| psu.edu
The 2024 Sustainability Expo will be held Saturday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center.
New structural insights could lead to mechanical enhancement in alloys
| psu.edu
A new class of metallic materials with potential applications in airplane turbines, nuclear reactors and equipment for space exploration can withstand extreme temperatures and resist fractures, but scientists haven’t understood why until now. According to a new study co-led by Penn State researchers, the answer could relate to the material’s short-range order, or the local arrangement of atoms within a material.
Penn State study shows themes for farmers negotiating solar leases
| stateimpact.npr.org
Profit alone isn’t enough for farmers to sign over control of their land.
Feb. 26 EarthTalks: How science can help solve big problems facing humanity
| psu.edu
Christa Brelsford, research scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, will give the talk, “Cities, climate change and disease: How can science help humanity solve big problems?” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, via Zoom.
Cervone named interim director for the Institute for Computational Data Sciences
| psu.edu
Guido Cervone, a renowned expert in computational science and geoinformatics, will become the interim director of the Institute for Computational Data Sciences, effective April 1. He will take over from Jenni Evans, professor of meteorology and atmospheric science, who will retire in June 2024 after a distinguished career at Penn State.
Geography professor explores historical cartography in 'The Living Black Atlas'
| psu.edu
Joshua Inwood, professor of geography and African American studies at Penn State, recently co-authored the article, "The Living Black Atlas: Learning Geospatial Ethics from the African American Freedom Struggle." The article delves into the historical significance of cartography within African American communities and its role in resistance, storytelling and community empowerment.
2024 Undergraduate Exhibition applications open
| psu.edu
Penn State undergraduates from all campuses are invited to participate in the 2024 Undergraduate Exhibition for Research, Inquiry, and Creative Activity. The virtual exhibition will be open April 15-17, with an in-person component at the University Park campus on Wednesday, April 17.
Penn State approves $115M laboratory renovation
| wtaj.com
The Penn State University Board of Trustees approved the renovation of Osmond Laboratory at its meeting on Friday, Feb. 16.
University Libraries offers spring undergraduate research workshops
| psu.edu
On March 20 and April 3, Penn State University Libraries will present free virtual seminars designed to help undergraduate students conduct and present research. Advance registration is required and all workshops are offered via Zoom.
Q&A with Jessica Menold, a ‘new voice’ for scientific collaboration
| psu.edu
Jessica Menold, Penn State associate professor of engineering design and of mechanical engineering, was named a member of the 2024-26 New Voices cohort of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Pennsylvania Housing Research Center to host two conferences in March
| psu.edu
The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center, housed in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State, will host two concurrent conferences on March 27-28 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, with two full days of educational panels, talks, exhibits and events.
A path to renter-friendly solar power sited, again
| thecentersquare.com
Bringing solar power to Pennsylvania renters and homeowners unable to place panels on their roofs again came into focus for lawmakers this week. This article mentions Penn State research.
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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