Measuring plant root health by scanning leaves with X-ray device
| earth.com
As the world grapples with the escalating challenge of climate change, focusing on plant roots may be the solution. This article mentions Penn State research.
Climate Solutions Symposium announces call for climate posters
| psu.edu
The Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium will host a poster session, offering a platform to showcase climate change efforts and highlight innovative solutions.
Research Support Transformation Project moves forward, feedback solicited
| psu.edu
Over the past several months, the Research Support Transformation Project core team and its executive sponsors have been documenting and analyzing current processes and engaging stakeholders, including faculty and staff members, through a series of interviews to learn about their experiences. Now, they are sharing progress to date and inviting all faculty and staff members to provide input to help inform the project’s future directions.
Nature's ecosystems constantly share energy to achieve balance
| earth.com
The researchers propose that nutritional quality likely plays a major role in maintaining this ecosystem balance. This article features Penn State research.
How a novel plant X-ray could help farmers lock up more soil carbon
| msn.com
Researchers can now point a handheld X-ray at a plant and determine how deep its roots have reached beneath the soil. This article, originally published by Anthropocene Magazine, features Penn State research.
Extension program volunteer partners to protect watersheds in Montgomery County
| psu.edu
For Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Robert Pace, building community partnerships and working with other program volunteers as a team have been essential for contributing to successful projects in Montgomery County.
$1.6 M from NSF to improve models that inform marine protected areas
| psu.edu
Eric Crandall, assistant research professor of biology, awarded a three-year, $1.6 million biological oceanography grant by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
Penn State to host second annual Sustainability Summit
| psu.edu
Penn State Sustainability and the University Park Undergraduate Association are partnering again to gather students and others together in visioning and planning for a more sustainable Penn State at the second annual Sustainability Summit from 3 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 1, in Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center. Margaret Klein Salamon, a clinical psychologist and executive director of the Climate Emergency Fund, will provide the summit’s opening keynote.
Engaging locally in water quality planning
| by Erin Trouba
To address pollution concerns in the Chesapeake Bay, communities throughout the watershed have been engaging stakeholders in an effort to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loads, which are responsible for harmful algal blooms and turbid waters.
Penn State takes next step in Hammond Building demolition, Sackett Building renovations
| radio.wpsu.org
The State College Planning Commission heard the final university plans for the demolition of the Hammond Building and future Sackett Building renovations.
Wilkes-Barre faculty member receives Geospatial Professor of the Year award
| psu.edu
Dimitrios Bolkas, associate professor of surveying engineering at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, received a leadership award during an industry conference for his work with virtual reality. Bolkas, who is the coordinator of the surveying engineering program at the campus, was presented with the Younger Geospatial Professional award during the Geo Week conference in Denver, Colorado.
Donor creates award to recognize innovative research teams in Ag Sciences
| psu.edu
The Dennis and Janet Scanlon Integrated Team Research Award will recognize an integrated research and outreach faculty team within the College of Agricultural Sciences that demonstrates innovation in translating research to be shared and used through activities leading to partnerships and collaboration within the college and beyond.
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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