Liberal Arts student pursues sustainability, gender and racial equity
| psu.edu
Ziyen Curtis, a fourth-year student double majoring in history and global and international studies and double minoring in women’s studies and gender and sexuality studies, is using their Liberal Arts education and out-of-classroom experiences to pursue cultural sustainability and gender and racial equity.
Earth and Mineral Sciences Postdoctoral Research Showcase to be held March 21
| psu.edu
The inaugural Earth and Mineral Sciences Postdoctoral Research Showcase will be held on Tuesday, March 21, in 112 Walker Building, featuring the innovative research being conducted by postdocs in Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. The event is free and open to the public.
2023 Sustainability Expo to be held April 24 at Shaver's Creek
| psu.edu
The Penn State Eberly College of Science Sustainability Council has announced that the 2023 Sustainability Expo will be held Monday, April 24, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center. This free event, open to the public, will focus on sustainability efforts at Penn State and feature a student research poster competition (with cash prizes), nature walks and guest speakers, as well as a special presentation by Eberly College of Science Sustainability Council Chair Charles Anderson.
New model provides improved air-quality predictions in fire-prone areas
| psu.edu
A team of researchers at Penn State have developed a computer model that can provide improved air-quality predictions in wildfire-prone areas sooner than existing methods.
Expert: Ticks spring forth, biologist says 'take precautions' when heading outside
| news.yahoo.com
While many people associate tick activity with warm summer months, a leading expert warns that ticks don't wait for a season. This article, quotes Michael Skvarla, assistant research professor of arthropod identification.
What does Pittsburgh's mild winter mean for spring bugs?
| triblive.com
The Pittsburgh region is on pace for one of its mildest winters on record, and for one of the primary carriers of Lyme disease, that means it’s time to get out and about. This article quotes Michael Skvarla, assistant research professor of arthropod identification, and Mandy Smith, Penn State Extension Master Gardener in Westmoreland County.
Two Penn Staters featured in environmental documentary 'Plastic Earth'
| psu.edu
The recently released documentary “Plastic Earth” features Penn Staters Judd Michael, professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and Sherri Mason, associate research professor, director of sustainability at Penn State Behrend, and a leading researcher of freshwater plastic pollution.
Schuylkill students present research at event in Harrisburg
| psu.edu
Three Penn State Schuylkill students presented two of eight total research posters representing Penn State at the prestigious Undergraduate Research at the Capitol – Pennsylvania event in Harrisburg on March 7.
Rivers in the sky are hindering winter Arctic Sea ice recovery
| eos.org
Climate change is increasing the frequency of moisture-dumping atmospheric rivers in the Arctic. The storms are pushing back sea ice at a time of year when it should be expanding.
New study finds early warning signs prior to 2002 Antarctic ice shelf collapse
| psu.edu
A new study of the conditions that led to the dramatic collapse of the Larsen B ice shelf may reveal warning signs to watch for future Antarctic ice shelf retreat, according to a Penn State-led team of scientists.
Bendapudi discusses higher education, evidence, policymaking at White House
| psu.edu
Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi was one of a dozen representatives from higher education, federal agencies and private industry invited to speak at the final “Evidence Forum” of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Year of Evidence for Action on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the White House.
Women in energy and water research seminar to feature Erin Baker on Mar. 16
| psu.edu
The spring 2023 Celebrating Women in Energy and Water Research seminar series continues on Thursday, March 16, with two seminars by Erin Baker, distinguished professor of industrial engineering and operations research at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. The free seminars are open to Penn State faculty, staff and students.
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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