Middle-of-the-road mountains form the best carbon sinks
| eos.org
Silicate rock weathering has a sweet spot: erosion that isn’t too fast or too slow. This article quotes Evan Pugh University Professor Susan Brantley.
Capstone Design Conference to showcase student innovation and creativity
| psu.edu
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
| psu.edu
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
| psu.edu
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.
Extension volunteer ‘rain barrel guy’ engages youth to protect watersheds
| psu.edu
For Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteer Rich Troscianecki, one of the most rewarding aspects of his role is getting the next generation involved in and excited about watershed management.
Six Penn State faculty elected to 2023 cohort of AAAS Fellows
| psu.edu
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.
David M. Callejo Pérez named chancellor at Penn State Harrisburg
| psu.edu
David M. Callejo Pérez has been named chancellor and dean of Penn State Harrisburg, effective May 1. He has served as interim chancellor and dean at the college since October of 2023.
Researchers can now access their financial accounts in updated portal
| psu.edu
Penn State’s Office of Research Information Systems has updated its researcher portal by adding a new module, called myFunds, that enables researchers to more easily navigate and manage their accounts, including grants and startup funds. The action is part of the Research Support Transformation Project, which aims to reduce administrative burdens and increase the efficiency of operations.
Penn State Climate Consortium awards 11 climate action workshops
| psu.edu
Penn State Climate Consortium announced 11 workshops designed to create and implement climate change solutions through its Climate Solutions Accelerator program.
Landscape architecture faculty honored by international education organization
| psu.edu
Several faculty members of the Stuckeman School’s Department of Landscape Architecture in the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State were honored by the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture at the international organization’s annual conference in St. Louis in March.
Penn State professors document satellite data assimilation, improves forecasts of serve weather
| psucollegian.com
What started as a conversation between Yunji Zhang, assistant director of Penn State’s Center for Advanced Data Assimilation and Predictability Techniques, and his colleague led to research that could help provide a better forecast for regions where there are little to no areas that have ground-based weather monitoring infrastructure.
Democratic state Senators want to end wastewater dumping on Pennsylvania roads
| penncapital-star.com
The practice is called road spreading and experts testified it’s still happening around the state despite a DEP ban. This article mentions Penn State research and quotes William Burgos, professor of civil and environmental engineering.
The global push to involve youth in climate action is gaining momentum, harnessing their innovative spirit, deep investment in the future, and strong collective voice to combat climate change. Getting young people involved ensures that climate policies are forward-thinking and geared towards sustainable development, while their global solidarity and use of digital platforms amplify the call for urgent action. At the forefront of this movement, Penn State's Global Youth Storytelling and Research Lab aims to become a pivotal transnational research hub, empowering young leaders to shape the future of climate and environmental justice. Listen to the podcast.
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