'Strategic Conservation in an Uncertain World': Ornithologist to speak March 16
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Ecologist and conservation biologist Amanda Rodewald will give a free seminar on March 16 on “Strategic Conservation in an Uncertain World” at 5 p.m. at 112 Forest Resources Building on the University Park campus. It is sponsored by The Arboretum at Penn State’s Avian Education Program and can also be viewed on Zoom.
Former NFL player and alumnus Garry Gilliam on new episode of 'Dare to Disrupt'
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In the latest episode of Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast, host Ryan Newman interviews Garry Gilliam, former Nittany Lion football standout, NFL player, and founder and CEO of The Bridge Eco-Village. Gilliam graduated from Penn State in 2013 with degrees in business development, psychology and advertising.
Interactive ‘virtual farm’ website expands access to dairy sustainability topics
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A new interactive “carbon calculator” tool can help dairy farmers see sustainability principles in action and improve farm management decisions related to climate change. The carbon calculator expands on the existing “virtual farm” website developed by researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Extension, in partnership with several universities, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an industry partner, the Dairy Innovation Center, and the creative services team at WPSU.
Stuckeman School to welcome Peruvian designer for lecture and exhibition
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The Stuckeman School in the College of Arts and Architecture will welcome Coco Alarcon, a Peruvian architect, landscape architect and public health researcher, to the Stuckeman Family Building at 6 p.m. on March 22 to present a lecture and open an exhibition as part of the school’s Lecture and Exhibit Series.
New biosensor reveals activity of elusive metal that’s essential for life
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A new biosensor engineered by Penn State researchers offers scientists the first dynamic glimpses of manganese, an elusive metal ion that is essential for life.
25th Mayers Lecture: 'How COVID revealed systemic inequities, pathways forward'
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Ala Stanford, Region III director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will deliver the 25th Annual Stanley P. Mayers Endowed Lecture in the Palmer Museum of Art, at Penn State University Park, on April 11. The event is hosted by the Department of Health Policy and Administration, and is free and open to the public.
Map shows drop in California drought levels after snowstorm
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The severity of the dry conditions across California has dropped massively after heavy snowfall, but it won't be enough to cure the state's megadrought. This article quotes Lara Fowler, interim director of the Sustainability Institute and teaching professor at Penn State Law.
Penn State Global, Monash University announce next round of joint seed funding
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Penn State and Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, have announced a third round of the Collaboration Program, a jointly financed seed-fund program with the aim to collaborate on research and education projects.
Maintain certified forester certification with Penn State Extension offerings
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Pennsylvania certified foresters looking for ways to earn continuing education credits can take advantage of the wide variety of options provided by Penn State Extension.
Gift will enhance undergrad sustainability case competitions at Penn State Smeal
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The Penn State Smeal College of Business Center for the Business of Sustainability has received a $60,000 gift, which will enable the center to involve more students in its annual Undergraduate Sustainability Case Competition.
Study examines the effects of using insecticides for spotted lanternfly control
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Neonicotinoid insecticides used to control spotted lanternflies have the potential to harm pollinators, but the degree of risk depends on multiple factors, such as application timing, type of neonicotinoid, the species of tree being treated and pollinator species sensitivity, according to entomologists at Penn State.
Underused satellite, radar data may improve thunderstorm forecasts
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A new technique combining underused satellite and radar data in weather models may improve thunderstorm predictions, according to a team of Penn State scientists.
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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