Two more people catch mosquito-borne malaria in Florida
| dailymail.co.uk
Health officials said the cases were both in Sarasota County and diagnosed between June 25 and July 1. The disease has not been detected in the US since 2003. This article quotes Jason Rasgon, Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Endowed Chair in Disease Epidemiology and Biotechnology.
Why you really need to change your air conditioner's filter
| yahoo.com
When used right, air conditioning can improve indoor air quality. But if your system is dirty, it can make it worse. This article quotes William Bahnfleth, professor of architectural engineering.
Slavković named Huck Chair in Data Privacy and Confidentiality
| psu.edu
Aleksandra "Seša" Slavković, professor of statistics and public health sciences and associate dean for graduate education in the Eberly College of Science at Penn State, has been appointed Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Chair in Data Privacy and Confidentiality.
NSF Director Panchanathan joins Rep. Cartwright in Pennsylvania for Engine kickoff
| new.nsf.gov
On July 7, U.S. National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan joined Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Subcommittee Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, for the launch of a $1 million NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) Development Award, part of the NSF Engines program authorized by the "CHIPS and Science Act."
'Growing Impact' podcast examines effects of flooding on substance use, support
| psu.edu
The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast explores the world of substance use and addiction through the lens of environmental disasters, specifically how flooding in rural areas can affect drug use and the support needed by those impacted by substance use disorder.
Beyond buildings: Architectural engineers work to preserve heritage
| psu.edu
Joe Kallas, a doctoral candidate in the Penn State Department of Architectural Engineering, led an emergency mission to document historic structures damaged in an explosion in Beirut in 2020. He has now partnered with Rebecca Napolitano, assistant professor of architectural engineering at Penn State, to present the Beirut blast as a case study demonstrating how image-based 3D modeling can serve as a prioritization tool to inform disaster recovery decision making in the Journal of Cultural Heritage.
Mobile phone data used for public health underrepresent vulnerable populations
| psu.edu
Phone data that don't account for under-resourced populations could magnify health inequities, according to a new study.
Webinar to focus on utilizing cargo shipping containers for housing
| psu.edu
An upcoming Penn State Extension land-use webinar will focus on using cargo shipping containers to create housing. The webinar is scheduled for noon on July 19.
Penn State to hold third annual Solar Symposium
| psu.edu
The third annual Penn State Solar Law Symposium will be held virtually on Aug. 23, from noon to 4:30 p.m., for attorneys and energy professionals.
Soft tissue restoration, blood vessel formation focus of $3M grant
| psu.edu
The ability to regenerate and pattern blood vessels, the literal lifelines extending deep into soft tissues, remains an elusive milestone in regenerative medicine. Penn State researchers plan to use a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to stimulate blood vessel growth and pattern formation in damaged or diseased tissues — known as tissue revascularization to accelerate the field of regenerative medicine.
Field demos, commercial exhibits provide ‘one-stop shopping’ at Ag Progress Days
| psu.edu
Farmers and others involved in production agriculture who want to learn about the latest in agricultural goods and services, equipment and technology can enjoy “one-stop shopping” by attending Penn State’s 2023 Ag Progress Days, Aug. 8-10, according to organizers.
Mechanical engineering doctoral student named 2023 Amelia Earhart Fellow
| psu.edu
Jennifer Colborn, a doctoral student in mechanical engineering at Penn State, has been selected to receive the Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship for the 2023-24 academic year.
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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