New wireless, rechargeable battery research aims to reduce surgical risks
| psu.edu
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
| psu.edu
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
| psu.edu
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
| psu.edu
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
| psu.edu
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
| psu.edu
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
| psu.edu
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
| psu.edu
Upgrades to Penn State’s clinical research database now make it easier for faculty to connect with participants for their research studies.
Mary Frecker receives American Society of Mechanical Engineers mentorship award
| news.engr.psu.edu
Mary Frecker, department head and professor of mechanical engineering, Riess Chair of Engineering and director of the Penn State Center for Biodevices, received the 2023 McDonald Mentoring Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Sustainability Institute recognized for service to State College Borough
| psu.edu
The Penn State Sustainability Institute recently received the 2023 Arnold Addison Award for outstanding contributions to improving the quality of life and promoting Town/Gown relations in the Borough of State College.
Pa. lawmakers examine climate issues related to proposed hydrogen hub
| stateimpact.npr.org
Some see hydrogen as one solution to climate change, by using it in place of fossil fuels in sectors such as aviation and heavy industry.
‘Dive Deeper’ biennial water resource conference for educators set for Sept. 28
| psu.edu
Educators who teach young people about water resources can gather valuable information for curriculum planning by participating in Penn State Extension’s “Dive Deeper Summit,” a youth water education conference slated for Sept. 28 in Harrisburg.
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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