Scientists face uncertainty while examining health consequences of microplastics: 'We need to act before we have all the answers'
| yahoo.com
While the full health effects of microplastics are still a mystery, early signs point to potential risks.
Duke ecologist Emily Bernhardt to talk coastal impacts of climate at 'Coffee Hour'
| psu.edu
Emily Bernhardt, ecosystem ecologist and biogeochemist at Duke University, will present "Resist, adapt or retreat? The consequences of rapid climate change for coastal landscapes and communities," at the Department of Geography's Coffee Hour lecture series.
‘Gamechangers’ series highlights two women making a difference with Penn State
| psu.edu
Two Penn State leaders, Tracy Langkilde and Karen Thole, were selected for the GameDay Couture “Gamechangers” series. The series highlights women who are breaking down barriers and making history in their fields.
Stuckeman School lab to hold pop-up exhibition on embodied cognition
| psu.edu
Researchers in the Stuckeman School’s Immersive Environments Lab within the Stuckeman Center for Design Computing are holding a hybrid public pop-up exhibition on embodied cognition April 9-10. Titled “XRe-Cognition,” the exhibit will feature work by artists and designers, faculty and students in the College of Arts and Architecture who are using extended reality technology to design and experience creating things, space and place.
‘Surprising’ hidden activity of semiconductor material spotted by researchers
| psu.edu
New research suggests that materials commonly overlooked in computer chip design actually play an important role in information processing, a discovery which could lead to faster and more efficient electronics. Using advanced imaging techniques, an international team led by Penn State researchers found that the material that a semiconductor chip device is built on, called the substrate, responds to changes in electricity much like the semiconductor on top of it.
New sunflower family tree reveals multiple origins of flower symmetry
| psu.edu
A new sunflower family tree, using skimmed genomes to increase the number of species sampled, revealed that flower symmetry evolved multiple times independently. The research team was led by Hong Ma, Huck Chair in Plant Reproductive Development and Evolution and professor of biology in the Eberly College of Science at Penn State.
NSF grant awarded to manage salt contamination of tidal river water supplies
| psu.edu
Salt contamination of water supplies in tidal rivers is a growing problem around the world, threatening the safe drinking water of billions of people, according to researchers at Penn State. Those researchers are part of a multi-institution team of scientists and engineers who were recently awarded funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation to develop tools to help monitor and manage decision-making to address this critical issue.
Learning Factory to host engineering showcase in person and virtually
| psu.edu
The Penn State College of Engineering’s Learning Factory will host its end-of-semester showcase for senior engineering students to present their capstone design projects and first-year engineering students to present their cornerstone design projects with both in-person and virtual formats.
Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance to drive industrial-scale semiconductor work
| psu.edu
Penn State recently launched the Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance, which aims to be a coalition of industry leaders, academic institutions and government support with a focus on becoming nation's central hub for research, development and workforce training in silicon carbide crystal technology.
Two Stuckeman architecture graduate students recognized for research theses
| psu.edu
Chowdhury Imam and Arjun Kizhakkemarakkattil Janardhanan, both master of architecture students in the Stuckeman School, are working to improve different facets of the architecture industry and the built environment. As such, they were both honored in recognition of their work with the 2024 Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award from the Graduate School.
Allegheny County topped the state in spotted lanternfly reports in 2023. Will it have another blockbuster year?
| post-gazette.com
“Trying to track a moving target that small, it’s difficult.” This article quotes Brian Walsh, a Penn State Extension horticulture expert.
Taipei Tech and Penn State expand on multidimensional partnership
| psu.edu
Penn State hosted a delegation from the National Taipei University of Technology on March 25-26.
The global push to involve youth in climate action is gaining momentum, harnessing their innovative spirit, deep investment in the future, and strong collective voice to combat climate change. Getting young people involved ensures that climate policies are forward-thinking and geared towards sustainable development, while their global solidarity and use of digital platforms amplify the call for urgent action. At the forefront of this movement, Penn State's Global Youth Storytelling and Research Lab aims to become a pivotal transnational research hub, empowering young leaders to shape the future of climate and environmental justice. Listen to the podcast.
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