Discover LionGlass - Reducing the carbon footprint of the glass industry
| youtube.com
Discover LionGlass! MatSE Prof. John Mauro introduces Penn State's patent-pending invention that significantly reduces the carbon footprint of the glass industry.
Sustainability events highlight labor and civil rights in waste industry
| psu.edu
Colombian labor leader Silvio Grisales will discuss global labor movements among waste pickers on Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. in Foster Auditorium. The event follows the latest session of an ongoing conversation about the historical connections between the labor and civil rights movements as seen in continuing struggles for the rights of waste workers. The work is facilitated via the ongoing Landscape of Labor film series, sponsored by Penn State Sustainability and the Center for Global Workers Rights.
The future of cities may be hot, humid, and deadly
| forbes.com
Informal settlements set to bear the brunt of increased urban heat stress. This article mentions Penn State research.
Freeze puts heat on EV carmakers to improve batteries
| csmonitor.com
Already racing to make electric vehicles go farther on a single charge, auto companies now face the challenge of making EVs more winter-friendly. That means making batteries more resistant to the cold and expanding the public charging network. This article quotes Chao-Yang Wang, William E. Diefenderfer Professor, Mechanical Engineering.
Penn State Sustainability to host environmental-oriented career webinar Jan. 25
| psu.edu
On Thursday, Jan. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Penn State Sustainability (SustainPSU) will be hosting a virtual career webinar aimed at offering beneficial tips and skills to students interested in pursuing sustainability and environmental-oriented internships and careers. The webinar is open to all Penn State students across all campuses.
Mortality rates among rural US residents vary based on race, ethnicity, region
| psu.edu
Previous research has shown that people who live in rural areas of the United States are more likely to die than their counterparts in urban areas in any given year. However, this disadvantage varies by race, ethnicity and region, according to a new study from the Penn State College of Health and Human Development.
Heavy duty diesel vehicles to be replaced with electric through grant program funded by Volkswagen settlement
| stateimpact.npr.org
The money is slated for electric garbage trucks, freight trucks, and delivery vehicles, as well as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and charging stations. This article mentions Penn State.
Graduate Research in EMS: Inside Dr. Robinson's 2D materials lab
| youtube.com
Alexander Vera, a doctoral student in materials science and engineering at Penn State, creates two-dimensional materials in Dr. Joshua Robinson's lab. The work reveals the unique properties 2D materials possess that are far different from those in bulk form. The research is critical to creating next-generation materials used in electronics, quantum computing, smart devices, and renewable energy, among other areas.
Presidential Leadership Academy accepting applications from first-year students
| psu.edu
Penn State’s Presidential Leadership Academy (PLA) has begun its yearly application process. A certificate program, the PLA annually selects 30 first-year students who aim to think, act and lead through experience. Three information sessions, two virtual and one in-person, are scheduled for interested students.
Engineering professor named National Academy of Inventors fellow
| psu.edu
The National Academy of Inventors named Qiming Zhang, distinguished professor of electrical engineering in Penn State’s College of Engineering, a fellow — the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors.
From Abington ‘launching pad,’ alumnus forges career focused on climate justice
| psu.edu
The Rev. Vernon K. Walker applies the lessons he learned as a student at Penn State Abington to his work tackling climate justice issues at the intersection of systemic racism, the environment and public health.
An arboretum on every campus? New Penn State network has lofty goals: What to know
| news.yahoo.com
The “Commonwealth Arboreta Network” could bring some level of change to PSU campuses across Pennsylvania. This article mentions Penn State and was originally published in the Centre Daily Times.
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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