Hotter and drier conditions limit forest recovery from wildfires
| psu.edu
Warmer and drier climate conditions in western U.S. forests are making it less likely that trees can regenerate after wildfires, according to a new study, which includes researchers from Penn State.
Penn State’s Soil Research Cluster Lab offers new research capabilities
| psu.edu
To help better understand and support healthy soil function, Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has an advanced characterization facility — the Soil Research Cluster Lab — under the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management.
Alliance works to keep America prepared for nuclear incidents
| psu.edu
The Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter University Research Alliance was formed to tackle some challenging science with a worthy goal — improve survivability and response in the case of a nuclear attack. It also offers an educational opportunity for a variety of students from all backgrounds.
2022 NSF CAREER Award: Linxiao Zhu
| news.engr.psu.edu
Linxiao Zhu, John J. and Jean M. Brennan Clean Energy Early Career Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, earned a five year, $556,384 NSF CAREER Award for a project titled “Probing and Understanding Nonreciprocal and Topological Radiative Heat Transport in Many-body Magnetized Systems.”
2023 NSF CAREER Award: Aida Ebrahimi
| news.engr.psu.edu
Aida Ebrahimi, Thomas and Sheila Roell Early Career Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, earned a five-year, $500,000 NSF CAREER Award for a project titled “Tunable Graphene Microdevices for Multiplexed Detection of Biomolecules Beyond Diffusion Limit.” Ebrahimi holds additional affiliations with biomedical engineering and materials science and engineering.
College of Agricultural Sciences hosts Ukrainian scholars at Penn State
| psu.edu
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is hosting two visiting scholars from Ukraine during the spring semester, through efforts of a University-wide task force.
Center issues seed grant call for 'Big Ideas' in socially responsible AI
| psu.edu
Penn State’s Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence is inviting short proposals for a special off-cycle round of "Big Idea Grant" seed funding earmarked for early concepts and research that has transformational potential. Applications will be accepted through May 1, with projects expected to start on July 1 and last for up to two years.
Humans play role in reactions that impact indoor air quality, research finds
| psu.edu
A team that includes Penn State researchers examined the impact of human presence on indoor air quality and found that human skin oil can react with indoor ozone to produce hydroxyl radicals, which, in turn, react with other molecules to produce sometimes hazardous byproducts.
How overconfidence influences behaviour in a weather emergency
| theguardian.com
Study sheds light on whether those with limited knowledge of severe weather make poorer decisions. This article mentions Penn State research.
Eden Binega: ‘I Engineer Habitation’
| news.engr.psu.edu
Penn State architectural engineering doctoral student Eden Binega is advancing the construction of 3D-printed homes using sustainable materials. To her, engineering means designing and building things with safety, affordability and resiliency in mind for all.
Something dangerous is happening with Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier
| msn.com
Something dangerous is happening with Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier. This article was originally published by The Daily Digest and quotes Sridhar Anandakrishnan, professor of geosciences.
Engineers design metasurfaces to help control surface wave propagation
| psu.edu
Penn State College of Engineering researchers have used a strategic design approach called the topology optimization method to design metasurfaces that control surface waves.
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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