Behrend professor explores fake news, 'post truth' and COVID conspiracies
| psu.edu
‘Fake news’ isn’t new, says David Kahl Jr., a professor of communication at Penn State Behrend. The first colonial newspaper was shut down after a single issue because some of its stories were false.
A Penn State researcher weighs in on the UN negotiations to end plastic pollution
| alleghenyfront.org
Countries met in Paris to decide whether plastic production or recycling should be the focus of the agreement they hope to adopt by 2024.
Philly had its worst ‘fine particle’ air pollution day on record
| inquirer.com
Air Quality Index data from the past 24 years highlights how historic the hazardous levels were. This article quotes Erica Smithwick, Distinguished Professor of Geography.
Poor air quality: How people are coping, what you can do to protect yourself
| wgal.com
Thursday was another unpleasant, unhealthy day to be outside. This article and Harrisburg-based broadcast TV segment quotes Rebecca Bascom, pulmonologist at Penn State Health.
Canadian wildfire smoke: What is in the air, and what is the impact on you?
| cbsnews.com
With concerns about air quality, machines with the Allegheny County Health Department do a real-time sampling of the air. This article quotes Erica Smithwick, Distinguished Professor of Geography.
What’s actually in all that smoke you’re breathing
| washingtonpost.com
The exact ingredients vary, but all wildfire smoke clouds are hazardous to people and the environment. This article quotes Erica Smithwick, Distinguished Professor of Geography.
Ross Student Farm hosting Summer Solstice Celebration on June 21
| psu.edu
The fifth annual Summer Solstice Celebration will be held on Wednesday, June 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm. Free and open to the public, the community is invited to celebrate the longest day of the year.
Penn State hosts Nigerian delegation to discuss partnership
| psu.edu
A delegation led by the former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and His Royal Majesty Saka Adelola Matemilola, the Paramount Ruler of Owu Kingdom in Nigeria, visited Penn State on May 23-24 to explore opportunities for long term and impactful partnership between Penn State and a consortium of higher education institutions in Nigeria.
Pa. winemakers uncork new possibilities with help of Penn State researchers
| psu.edu
Pennsylvania winemakers are uncorking new possibilities with the help of Penn State Extension and the College of Agricultural Sciences. Their expertise serves as a vital ingredient in elevating wine quality and diversity, while fueling the growth of the state’s $1.4 billion wine industry. A notable area of focus is the exploration of non-Saccharomyces yeasts, which can unlock new flavors and aromas.
The benefits of highrises in downtown State College
| happyvalleyindustry.com
With Penn State’s rapid growth in recent decades, faculty, staff, students and visitors continue flooding into Happy Valley. As you’d expect, both housing and visitor accommodations are areas that have required particular attention downtown.
Penn State Health community garden program aims to fight food insecurity
| psu.edu
Penn State Health is establishing community gardens and expand existing ones in yards behind small town libraries or near Salvation Army campuses in communities like Harrisburg, Steelton and Millersburg.
Penn State Berks students earn Erickson Discovery Grant to fund summer research
| psu.edu
Two Penn State Berks students will spend this summer engaged in their respective funded research opportunities. Sophomore Daniel Abramov and senior Sydney Bankert received the Erickson Discovery Grant; they are two of 50 who received the grant.
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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