Heard on Campus: Martha Nelson on the SARS-CoV-2 virus in deer
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Eberly alumna Martha Nelson spoke about COVID transmission among deer and humans at the 2023 EEID conference held at Penn State.
Fledgling owlet joins family of birds at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center
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A fledgling great horned owl named Sunny is the newest resident of the Klingsberg Aviary at Shaver’s Creek, where staff have been taking turns keeping it company inside its outdoor enclosure.
Geographer researches food biodiversity sustainability on sabbatical in France
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Karl Zimmerer, Penn State professor of geography, is wrapping up a sabbatical as a visiting scientist at the Montpellier Advanced Knowledge Institute on Transitions, or MAK’IT, in Montpellier, France.
Model turbine kits provide hands-on experience for Hazleton engineering students
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Students in the bachelor of science in engineering with the alternative energy and power generation track degree program at Penn State Hazleton gained an authentic, hands-on learning experience with model wind and hydropower turbine kits.
New wireless, rechargeable battery research aims to reduce surgical risks
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Researchers at Penn State are designing a new wireless rechargeable battery for biomedical electronics, such as cardiac pacemakers, that will potentially allow them to be charged and managed without the need for invasive surgery.
Penn State junior Ian Rivera earns Astronaut Scholarship
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Ian Rivera, a junior Millenium Scholar from Caguas, Puerto Rico, majoring in mechanical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, has earned a 2023 Astronaut Scholarship.
Girirajan named interim head of Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Santhosh Girirajan, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, has been named the interim head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, effective July 1, 2023.
Predictive models show wildlife managers where to find destructive feral swine
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Feral swine are considered one of the top invasive species of concern in North America because of the damage they do to agricultural and natural systems. To best manage them, resource management agencies need to know more precisely where and when to implement control methods. A new study by a Penn State-led research team developed a method to help guide control efforts in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Fact sheets provide new insights into agritourism and direct sales for US states
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A new set of fact sheets provides comprehensive insights into the demographics of U.S. farms that offer agritourism activities or sell food directly to consumers or both. The fact sheets are available for all 50 states and are intended to help local decision makers, farmers and the organizations that support them in their efforts to strengthen and expand agritourism enterprises.
'Growing Impact' podcast discusses carbon lifecycle in buildings, cities
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The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast features a project that is exploring the best ways to quantify a city’s greenhouse gas emissions from the materials used to create its buildings.
Five named Big Ten Academic Alliance Department Executive Officer Fellows
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The Big Ten Academic Alliance Department Executive Officers program has gained five additional fellows from the Penn State ranks.
StudyFinder upgrades connect research teams with study participants
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Upgrades to Penn State’s clinical research database now make it easier for faculty to connect with participants for their research studies.
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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