Penn State awarded $140,000 for biodiversity research, conservation
| wtaj.com
Penn State has been awarded a combined total of over $140,000 of state funding to support its work in biodiversity projects to protect local natural habitats.
Penn State Extension to host webinars on the impact of war on forests in Ukraine
| psu.edu
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting human lives and the environment. Penn State Extension will explore these impacts during its webinar series, “The War in Ukraine: Impacts on the People, Forests, and Environment,” scheduled for noon to 1:30 p.m. Fridays, beginning March 1 and continuing through May 3.
New research pinpoints Antarctica's melty past. Scientists warn it's happening again
| news.yahoo.com
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet once shrank by 450 meters. Climate change is repeating history. This article, originally published by Salon, quotes Richard Alley, Evan Pugh Professor of Geosciences.
Applications open for pilot Provost Endorsement Program Providers for 2024-25
| psu.edu
The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost and the Office of Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs have announced open applications for the Provost Endorsement Program for the 2024-25 academic year. This initiative, part of the University's ongoing efforts to support faculty professional development, invites faculty and academic leaders to apply for the opportunity to lead a program in the coming academic year.
Provost Endorsement Program spring and summer 2024 offerings for faculty
| psu.edu
The Provost Endorsement Program at Penn State has announced its spring and summer 2024 offerings for faculty professional development.
How a legal loophole allows gas leaks to keep on flowing
| e360.yale.edu
A new federal rule will cut major methane emissions from natural gas production. But residents of Pennsylvania’s fracking region contend that the cumulative impact of smaller leaks, which go unreported, will continue unabated, compromising their air, water, and health. This article quotes Jennifer Baka, associate professor of geography and IEE faculty member.
Penn State ranked first for faculty Fulbright Scholars for second straight year
| psu.edu
Penn State has been ranked first in the nation in faculty Fulbright Scholar awards by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, with 12 faculty members offered Fulbright awards for academic year 2023-24.
Plans underway for Penn State AI Week, April 1-5
| happyvalleyindustry.com
Penn State AI Week is set for April 1-5, 2024, with events and activities being planned at Penn State campuses and virtually. “We’re eager to get as much participation as possible for the first-ever Penn State AI Week so we’re planning relevant sessions that are accessible to students, staff, and faculty across all Penn State campuses, both in-person and virtually,” said Penn State AI Hub Director David Hunter.
Applications open for Graduate School's Accelerate to Industry Immersion Week
| psu.edu
Penn State graduate students interested in careers in industry and in gaining business, leadership and communication skills are invited to apply for the Graduate School’s Accelerate to Industry Immersion Week, taking place May 6-10 on the University Park campus.
Drought may drive deadly amphibian disease, researchers find
| psu.edu
Unpredictable weather patterns resulting in severe droughts have compromised the microbiomes of some amphibians, negatively affecting beneficial microbiome arrangements and leaving the animals vulnerable to fungal disease.
Urban development's effects on stormwater management topic of Feb. 12 EarthTalks
| psu.edu
Shirley Clark, acting director of the School of Science Engineering and Technology at Penn State Harrisburg, and James Hunter, interim chair and associate professor of civil engineering at Morgan State University, will give the talk, “Challenges of Historic Urban Land Development and Soil Water Disturbance on Urban Stormwater Management,” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12.
Attention Penn State inventors: GAP Fund program applications due Feb. 16
| psu.edu
The Penn State Commercialization GAP Fund program is still open and accepting applications from full-time faculty, staff and researchers with promising ideas for new products or technologies. The GAP Fund provides funding and support to help move research closer to market. The deadline to apply is Feb. 16.
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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