Impact of sea ice loss on weather, cold air outbreaks focus of NSF CAREER Award
| psu.edu
Melissa Gervais, assistant professor of meteorology and atmospheric science, received a five-year $874,000 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation to investigate the impact of sea ice loss on large-scale patterns of atmospheric variability and cold air outbreaks.
Microplastics in Lake Erie highlight growing concern over potential health effects
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Microplastics are getting renewed attention amid broader concerns about potential health effects and a hydro-fracking boom in the Midwest. This article mentions research from Sherri Mason, director of sustainability at Penn State Behrend.
ChatGPT takes on Penn State AI – here’s what Penn State has to say about it
| happyvalleyindustry.com
We asked ChatGPT to write an article about Penn State’s capabilities in AI, from materials science to ethics and sustainability. And then, we asked David Hunter, who was recently appointed as director for a cross-functional Penn State AI Hub, for his reaction to what artificial intelligence said about the University.
Justin Schwartz named Penn State’s executive vice president and provost
| psu.edu
Justin Schwartz has been named Penn State’s permanent executive vice president and provost, effective May 1. Schwartz has held the role in an interim capacity since August 2022, having previously served as Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Penn State’s College of Engineering since 2017. As provost, Schwartz will serve as Penn State’s chief academic officer and oversee all academic units within the University’s colleges, schools and campuses, as well as major academic support units.
What is ChatGPT and what can it be used for?
| psu.edu
Penn State artificial intelligence experts offer perspectives to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Biomanufacturing: present and future
| forbes.com
Biomanufacturing is the use of engineered microorganisms to create products with desired properties. This article was written by Melik Demirel, Pearce Development Professor and professor of engineering science and mechanics.
Graduate Council elects new leadership
| psu.edu
Penn State’s Graduate Council, the faculty-led governing body that establishes graduate education policies for the University, has completed elections for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. Jan Reimann, associate professor of mathematics, will assume the role of chair for the 2023-24 academic year. Mary Shenk, associate professor of anthropology, demography, and Asian studies, was elected chair for 2024-25; she will serve as chair-elect for 2023-24.
Why a leak at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean has scientists worried about 'The Big One'
| forbes.com
A leak in the Pacific Ocean’s floor has scientists concerned it could fuel “the big one,” a magnitude-9.0 earthquake that would be one of the strongest earthquakes the U.S. has ever seen, and has been the source of fears in the Pacific Northwest for years. This article mentions Penn State research.
Page Center announces digital analytics and prosocial research grants
| psu.edu
The Arthur W. Page Center announced the recipients of its 2023 Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar Grants. The 19 projects will cover a wide range of areas and offer insights within two important research topics: digital analytics and prosocial communication.
Earth Month events continue to be held across Penn State in April
| psu.edu
Penn State students, staff and faculty, alumni and community members kicked off Earth Month with a visit from United Nations Youth Ambassador, AY Young for a series of pop-up concerts and speaking engagements culminating with the inaugural Student-Led Sustainability Summit. As Earth Month continues, Penn Staters are invited to attend a wide variety of special events and activities throughout the remainder of April.
Eberly graduate student receives Excellence in Mentoring Award
| psu.edu
Victoria Bonnell, a doctoral student in biochemistry, microbiology and molecular biology, has been selected to receive the Graduate Student Excellence in Mentoring Award by the Penn State Graduate School.
Assessing impacts of early warning systems for cholera risk in Bangladesh
| by Emily Pakhtigian
A team of researchers set out to investigate the feasibility of developing an early warning system for cholera risk in Bangladesh, citing existing research that suggests that providing households with early warning of their local cholera risks could reduce potential exposures to cholera.
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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