EarthTalks: Urban development effect on weather, climate change vulnerability
| psu.edu
Melissa Allen-Dumas, research scientist in the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will give the talk “Urban Morphological Feature Inputs in Numerical Weather Predictions” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.
Penn State delegation: Reflection on COP28
| by Olivia McMahon, Esther Obonyo, Mark Ortiz, Brandi Robinson, Vikrant Sapkota, Erica Smithwick
A six-person Penn State delegation traveled to Dubai for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's COP28. A month after the event, the delegation reflects on COP28, what was important, and what the future may bring.
San Diego's flooding shows the toll of climate change on low-income communities
Many communities affected most by San Diego's flooding were low-income, with a majority of Latino and Black residents. The impact highlights the inequality in public investment for climate resiliency. This article and National Public Radio segment quotes Gregory Jenkins, professor of meteorology and atmospheric science, geography and African studies. It was also aired by nearly 100 local stations across the country, including WHYY in Philadelphia and WESA in Pittsburgh.
New exhibit will explore ways to create a more sustainable campus environment
| psu.edu
With goals of educating students about sustainability and creating a more sustainable campus environment, the Student Sustainability Council in the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is developing a new museum series highlighting sustainability efforts taking place in the college.
2024 Online Data Summit set for Feb. 28-29
| psu.edu
The 2024 Penn State Data Summit from the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research will inlcude two free half-day sessions from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Feb. 28-29. This year's theme is “Illuminating Pathways to Insight and Action."
Six researchers recognized with Institute of Energy and the Environment Awards
| psu.edu
Six Penn State researchers who were nominated by the Penn State community for their collaborative, interdisciplinary research efforts were recognized with Institute of Energy and the Environment’s Research Awards.
Center for Ag Conservation Assistance Training enlists engineering firm
| psu.edu
The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training, administered by Penn State Extension, has contracted with the infrastructure consulting firm Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. This partnership is aimed at boosting the conservation workforce’s capacity to implement best management practices, ultimately improving and protecting soil health and water quality in Pennsylvania.
Department of Agriculture awards over $800,000 to Penn State
| psucollegian.com
Penn State has been awarded $877,290 from the Department of Agriculture with the intent of growing and supporting Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry.
Political polarization may slow legislation, make higher-stakes laws likelier
| psu.edu
Partisan polarization may make the passage of fewer but farther-reaching public laws likelier, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State and Colorado State University.
Master Watershed Steward Art Gover earns award for natural resource education
| psu.edu
With 36 years of experience at Penn State as a researcher and educator in weed and vegetation management, Art Gover specializes in handling invasive species in natural settings. Now retired, he continues to share his expertise as a volunteer with the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward program. Gover, based in Centre County, recently earned the 2023 Natural Resource Education Champion Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals.
Female sandhill crane is newest resident of aviary at Shaver’s Creek
| psu.edu
A young sandhill crane named Jane is the newest animal ambassador at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center. The crane, which came to the Klingsberg Aviary at Shaver’s Creek from a rescue center in Wisconsin, represents a major step toward diversifying the aviary from its origins as a raptor center, said Paige Sutherland, wildlife education program director.
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.
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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