Penn State Altoona alumna finds success in environmental education
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Recent recognitions for her work in environmental education are confirming to Chastity Bey that she is on the right career journey.
Seven Penn State campuses unite to launch Commonwealth Arboreta Network
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Seven Penn State campuses have created the Commonwealth Arboreta Network, a network that will inventory trees and plant life while sharing research and teaching resources, with the eventual goal of creating an arboretum at each of the University's 24 campuses.
Faculty invited to two virtual discussions on new sustainability program
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As part of the process of establishing a university-wide program in sustainability, Lee Kump, John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and Lara Fowler, chief sustainability officer and director of Penn State Sustainability, will be hosting two virtual discussions, on Dec. 18 and Jan. 5, for interested faculty to learn more about the opportunity.
Tonya L. Peeples: "I Engineer Community"
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Drawing on her personal journey as a student and faculty member, Tonya L. Peeples, the Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Engineering, sheds light on the importa...
Applications open for clinical and translational science training programs
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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute is now accepting applications for its 2023-2024 Translational Research Training Program and summer 2024 Translational Science Fellowship Program.
USDA grant to support training for beginning farmers in Pennsylvania
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A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture will enable Penn State Extension to offer a program designed to bring together beginning and retiring farmers in Pennsylvania, with an eye toward facilitating the transition of farms from one generation to the next.
Announcing Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee members
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Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) has introduced the inaugural Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee for the 2023-24 academic year. The committee will play a pivotal role in guiding TLT and University IT in integrating technology into teaching and learning practices at Penn State.
Faculty complete Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program
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The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs has recognized a select group of faculty members for completing the Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program. The current cohort also earned the first awarded Provost Endorsement in Leadership and Service.
Geography alum receives top award from geological society
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Jamil Bey, who graduated with both his master’s degree and doctorate in geography from Penn State, has been awarded the President's Medal by the Geological Society of America for 2023. The award is given to individuals who have significantly contributed to the field of geosciences, according to the society. Bey was recognized for his work in geosciences and environmental justice.
What will it take to make Baltimore a climate-resilient, 21st-century city?
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A Johns Hopkins climate scientist set out to study the heat island effect. Now, with millions in federal funding, he’s putting neighborhood concerns at the heart of a five-year, $25 million project on climate change. This article mentions Penn State.
How climate change makes life harder for unhoused residents of the Philly area
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Hundreds of people live outside in the Philly area. Data shows some of the weather conditions they deal with are becoming more extreme. This article quotes Steven Seman, assistant teaching professor of meteorology and atmospheric science.
Climate Consortium announces call for workshop proposals
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The Penn State Climate Consortium has announced the Climate Solutions Accelerator, a program designed to stimulate climate solutions research by providing research teams with access to resources, funding, mentorship, workspace and support from staff and non-tenure-line faculty.
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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