Lake Shasta water levels rise close to capacity
| newsweek.com
The California reservoir is now at its highest point since 2019 and is only 3 feet away from full capacity. This article quotes Lara Fowler, interim director of the Sustainability Institute and chief sustainability officer.
Warming-stoked tides eating huge holes in Greenland glacier
| apnews.com
Scientists now fear increasingly warmer water in daily tides are doing much more damage to one of Greenland’s glaciers than they thought. This Associated Press article quotes Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences.
The Sustainable Communities Collaborative receives EPIC-N certification
| psu.edu
The Sustainable Communities Collaborative program in the Penn State Sustainability Institute recently received a newly created certification, which evaluates the impact and success of experiential learning projects based on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and criteria set by the EPIC (Educational Partnership In Communities) Network, also known as EPIC-N.
Climate Solutions Symposium calls for posters from students, researchers
| psu.edu
Undergraduate and graduate students, post-docs, extension educators and faculty are encouraged to present climate-related posters at an in-person poster session focused on climate solutions, for the upcoming Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium. The poster registration deadline is May 17.
Energy, environmental seed grants awarded to interdisciplinary research teams
| psu.edu
The 19 interdisciplinary research teams that received funding include more than 75 researchers who are affiliated with 10 colleges and research units across seven Penn State campuses.
EMS graduate student on a mission through research, sustainability
| psu.edu
Set on pursuing a career in the music industry from a young age, Carl Fredrick Aquino never could have predicted that his career would lead him to follow the path to become a climate scientist at Penn State. But after six years of writing music for film, television and video games in Los Angeles, he decided to return to school, setting out on a mission to save the planet.
Projects to advance zero-waste water research, solutions
| psu.edu
A new master agreement worth up to up to $6 million will support Penn State research efforts to develop scientific and engineering sustainable water solutions.
WATCH: Craig J. Newschaffer shares perspective on music and community health
| psu.edu
In a video series titled “Perspective: Leaders at Penn State,” Craig J. Newschaffer, Raymond E. and Erin Stuart Schultz Dean of the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State, shares his love for playing music with others as an opportunity to experience the magic of a group being a force multiplier of individual efforts.
Brandywine student researcher recognized with national award
| psu.edu
Penn State Brandywine student Niles Williams received national recognition from the Council on Undergraduate Research Geoscience Division for Excellence in Student Research.
Two-thirds of California completely drought-free as "big melt" begins
| newsweek.com
As temperatures rise, the state is expected to further climb out of drought conditions with the melting of the snowpack. This article quotes Lara Fowler, interim director of the Sustainability Institute and chief sustainability officer.
Three selected as Administrative Fellows for 2023-24
| psu.edu
The Administrative Fellows for the 2023-24 academic year are Melissa Doberstein, program director, Presidential Leadership Academy, Schreyer Honors College; Scarlett Miller, professor of engineering design and industrial engineering, College of Engineering; and Juliet Pinto, associate professor, Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. The Administrative Fellows Program offers Penn State faculty and staff the opportunity to work with senior University officers to gain knowledge and experiences pertaining to leadership in the academic community.
EMS honors faculty and student excellence at annual awards celebration
| psu.edu
Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences recognized exceptional students and faculty for their academic excellence, service and leadership during its annual Wilson Awards Celebration, held on Sunday, April 23. The Wilson Awards are named in honor of Matthew and Anne Wilson, major benefactors of the college.
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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