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.
Students earn top honors in annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
| psu.edu
Penn State Hazleton’s Undergraduate Research committee has announced the winners of the campus’ annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
The Vikings abandoned Greenland due in part to sea-level rise, study finds
| psu.edu
Why did the Vikings disappear from Greenland 400 years after settling there? New research led by Harvard University and Penn State using geologic and climate records found that sea-level rise likely contributed to the Viking’s disappearance from the island in the 15th century.
Penn State consolidates artificial intelligence research, development through AI Hub
| collegian.psu.edu
As artificial intelligence continues to develop, it becomes a part of everyday life. But now, it’s redefining education. This article mentions Penn State.
Master Watershed Steward Jim Walter inspires environmental action
| psu.edu
From facilitating the planting of thousands of trees to developing an innovative procedure to help pinpoint and address streambank erosion issues, Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteer Jim Walter has inspired environmental action in Bucks County and beyond.
The Colorado River drought crisis: 5 essential reads
| theconversation.com
Two decades of drought have reduced the river’s flow by one-third compared to historical averages. The Biden administration is considering mandatory cuts to some states’ water allocations.
Exhibit and panel address new racial-justice grants in Arts and Architecture
| psu.edu
The College of Arts and Architecture recently launched a Racial Justice, Anti-Discrimination and Democratic Practices grant program, and an exhibition of projects by the first recipients is on display in the Borland Project Space through April 20. A panel discussion with grant recipients, facilitated by B. Stephen Carpenter II, Michael J. and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Dean in the College of Arts and Architecture, will be held Monday, April 17, 1-2:30 p.m. in 125 Borland.
Seed grants to foster research collaborations with Minority Serving Institutions
| psu.edu
The Penn State Inter-Institutional Partnerships for Diversifying Research program aims to ensure that the University’s inter-institutional research reflects the diversity of populations that could directly or indirectly benefit from its findings, making this research more broadly applicable and impactful.
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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