Buck named recipient of Barash Award for Human Service
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Peter Buck, affiliate faculty and associate director of Climate and Sustainability Education at Penn State Sustainability, is the 2024 recipient of the Barash Award for Human Service. Created in 1975 by the family of the late Sy Barash, the award honors a full-time member of the faculty or staff or student body on the University Park campus who, apart from their regular duties, has contributed the most to human causes, public service activities and organizations, or the welfare of fellow humans.
Gil, Molloy, O’Connor named 2024 Penn State Teaching Fellows
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Juan Gil, professor of mathematics at Penn State Altoona; Sonia Molloy, associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn State York; and Jacqueline O’Connor, professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering, have received the Alumni/Student Award for Excellence in Teaching and have been named 2024 Penn State Teaching Fellows.
Six faculty members receive 2024 Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching
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Six Penn State faculty members have received the 2024 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. They are Sommar Chilton, associate teaching professor of communication sciences and disorders in the College of Health and Human Development; Linda Istanbulli, Caroline D.
Six Penn State faculty members receive 2024 Faculty Scholar Medals
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Six Penn State faculty members have received 2024 Faculty Scholar Medals for Outstanding Achievement.
Scientists reveal all-day cooling tech that also generates clean electricity
| interestingengineering.com
The dual cooling and power strategy can work round the clock and deliver savings of 30 percent electricity compared to only using solar cells. This article mentions Penn State research.
The era of healthier produce thanks to science is just getting started
| forbes.com
Fruits and veggies are nature’s gift to humanity. With new genomic techniques, we can make them even tastier, healthier, more accessible, and longer lasting. This article mentions Penn State research.
Engineering Professor reacts to Baltimore bridge collapse
| wnep.com
With so many decaying bridges in Pennsylvania, a local professor gives their take on the future following the bridge collapse. This article and broadcast TV segment quotes Ilgin Guler, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering.
How will the Baltimore bridge collapse affect deliveries? What to know after ship collision
| usatoday.com
The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge could affect US shipping traffic. It links to the Port of Baltimore, the largest in US for autos. This article mentions Penn State.
Tragedy to have minor impact locally
| altoonamirror.com
The collapse Tuesday of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore should have minimal impact on the flow of most goods in and out of central Pennsylvania, according to the executive director of Penn State's Center for Supply Chain Research at the university's Smeal College of Business.
Strategies to grow research enterprise among March updates to trustee committees
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Four Penn State Board of Trustees committee held virtual off-cycle meetings on March 21. An update from Andrew Read, interim senior vice president for research, on the continued growth of Penn State’s research enterprise was among the presentations heard by the board committees.
‘Seed to Supper’ program aimed at teaching people how to grow food
| psu.edu
Interested in learning to grow the food your family eats? Penn State Extension Master Gardeners offer a comprehensive gardening program called “Seed to Supper,” aimed at helping novice, adult gardeners learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.
Q&A: Greener power solutions for communities
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Jim Freihaut, professor and interim head of Penn State’s Department of Architectural Engineering, was recently awarded a three-year, $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy that advances distributed energy systems in communities.
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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