Registration open for American Statistical Association DataFest 2025
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Registration is now open for the American Statistical Association DataFest 2025 at Penn State University Park, to be held April 11-13.
Brief scientific literacy interventions may quash new conspiracy theories
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Focusing on critical thinking skills may help to undermine conspiracy beliefs and behaviors before the conspiracy theories have a chance to take root.
Geography Coffee Hour to feature Richard Alley on sea-level rise and ice sheets
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The Penn State Department of Geography will continue its spring 2025 Coffee Hour lecture series with a talk by Richard B. Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor in the Department of Geosciences and the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute at Penn State. Alley’s talk, "Sea-Level Rise from Ice Sheets: How Bad Could It Be?" will examine the uncertainties surrounding sea-level rise and the scientific challenges of predicting future ice-sheet behavior.
Penn State professor Kirk French debuts documentary ‘A Century After Nanook’
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An audience of nearly 500 filled the State Theatre earlier this month to learn about the Inuit of Inukjuak in the premiere of the documentary “A Century After Nanook.” This article features a presentation given by Kirk French, assistant professor of anthropology and film production/media studies
Four Penn State faculty elected AAAS Fellows
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Four Penn State faculty members have been elected to the most recent cohort of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Call for posters for 2025 Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium
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Penn State students, faculty, staff and symposium attendees are invited to present their work at an in-person poster session highlighting innovative climate solutions.
NOAA, National Weather Service cuts could put Pennsylvanians at risk, climate experts say
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Environmental scientists and meteorologists worry that vital information provided by government forecast agencies will be hard to replicate, making it harder to protect all Americans from extreme weather. This article quotes Rob Lydick, assistant teaching professor of meteorology.
What La Nina ending could mean for Pittsburgh weather — and forecasters
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Pittsburghers keeping their eyes to the skies and trying to plan their outfits in the coming months should expect the unexpected. This article quotes Kyle Imhoff, assistant research professor of meteorology and atmospheric science.
Ecological disruptions are a risk to national security
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Overfishing, disease and environmental crimes cause social and political instability, economic strife and strained international relations. This article was co-written by Bradley Cardinale, professor of ecosystem science and management.
College of Engineering welcomed 25 faculty members last year
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The Penn State College of Engineering has added 25 faculty members since February 2024. The four tenure-line faculty and 21 professional track faculty represent 10 units and departments.
IEE then and now
As we celebrate the start of our 63rd year this month, we’re taking a look back, literally, at the Institute of Energy and the Environment—its history, its evolution, and how its work has changed over time. From early research efforts to today’s interdisciplinary approach to energy and environmental challenges, the institute continues to adapt and grow.
The weirdest ways scientists are mining for critical minerals, from water to weeds
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Since ancient history, mining has been a dirty business. While we’ve developed new tools, chemicals, machines, and techniques, most of today’s mining still boils down to digging in the dirt. This article quotes Sarma Pisupati, professor of energy and mineral engineering and director of the Center for Critical Minerals.