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.
New center to promote agricultural conservation in Pennsylvania
| psu.edu
As part of an ongoing effort to promote soil and water conservation on farms, Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has launched the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Life before air conditioning: Curly hair kept early humans cool
| psu.edu
Curly hair does more than simply look good — it may explain how early humans stayed cool while conserving water, according to researchers who studied the role human hair textures play in regulating body temperature. The findings can shed light on an evolutionary adaptation that enabled the human brain to grow to modern-day sizes.
Penn State researchers study biodiversity through science and art
| psu.edu
How do you instill an appreciation of biodiversity and a desire to preserve ecosystems in the community? A team of Penn State Berks and Lehigh Valley professors tackled this very question through a multidisciplinary research project that involved participants in a meaningful community activity, linking science and the arts.
Weaving data viz into science and engineering education
| nightingaledvs.com
A Penn State course introduced STEM students to data visualization, teaching them design fundamentals and how to be supportive practitioners.
What does a tick look like: Four common ticks found in Pennsylvania
| abc27.com
With the weather warming up, many people enjoy venturing outside to enjoy the outdoors. But going outside may bring a certain set of problems. One of those problems is extremely tiny: Ticks. This article mentions Penn State research.
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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