The next big thing
| happyvalleyindustry.com
If you’ve been keeping up with our coverage of the $2 billion KeyState project, which is poised to bring Pennsylvania’s first-ever carbon capture project to the region, then you already know a few important details. This article quotes Sanjay Srinivasan, a professor in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
Chemistry professor receives Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship
| psu.edu
Lauren Zarzar, associate professor of chemistry and materials science and engineering, has been named one of seven recipients for the Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship. The fellowship encourages the exploration of new research areas and will allow Zarzar to transition into the field of bioengineering
Engineering professor named fellow of American Nuclear Society
| psu.edu
The American Nuclear Society named Elia Merzari, professor of nuclear engineering at Penn State, a fellow.
Engineering alumni society recognizes awardees' outstanding contributions
| psu.edu
At its annual awards ceremony, the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society recognized engineering faculty, staff and alumni members for outstanding teaching, research, advising and service.
Q&A: Modeling measles amidst a global disruption in vaccine supplies
| psu.edu
Measles vaccination rates among children worldwide declined during the COVID-19 pandemic to the lowest level since 2008, likely due to lockdowns and difficulty accessing vaccines. According to a new report by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that published Nov. 17 in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, this drop in vaccination coverage led to a 72% increase in reported measles cases and a 43% increase in measles deaths during 2021-22.
Adaptive 3D concrete printing work earns Stuckeman collaborative research grant
| psu.edu
A research proposal by Benay Gürsoy, assistant professor of architecture, was awarded nearly $50,000 as the 2023-24 recipient of the Stuckeman School’s Collaborative Design Research Fund, which supports collaboration in design innovation. Gürsoy seeks to overcome the challenges of 3D printing concrete structures on indefinite surfaces in an effort to reduce the environmental effects of housing construction.
$7M grant funds project to develop new ways to protect mushroom crops
| psu.edu
A new grant for more than $7 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture will fund an upcoming project led by Penn State researchers, who aim to develop new pest management tools for mushroom crops.
Honey bee virus has evolved to become less deadly in a U.S. forest
| earth.com
Penn State researchers have made a significant discovery regarding the deformed wing virus (DWV) affecting honey bees. This article quotes Christina Grozinger, Distinguished Professor and Publius Vergilius Maro Professor of Entomology, Entomology.
Sea ice loss increases snowfall over West Antarctica
| earth.com
This research uncovers a complex relationship between sea ice in the Amundsen Sea, West Antarctica, and an increase in atmospheric moisture. This article mentions Luke Trussel, Assistant Professor, of Geography, and quotes Jessica Kromer, Ph.D. Student, Department of Geography.
Before and after satellite images show Lake Powell water levels rise
| newsweek.com
Lake Powell's water levels are higher than they were this time last year, thanks to the huge snowmelt from the winter snowstorms across the southwest. This article quotes, Antonia Hadjimichael, Assistant professor in geosciences, and Erica Smithwick, Professor of geography.
Opinion: Bees need our help to survive, and we have plenty of room to support them. Here's how.
| sandiegouniontribune.com
Though we have industrialized a good majority of this planet, there is still room to welcome and support bees, and there is no reason not to. This article mentions Penn State research.
College of Engineering to raise support for student success on GivingTuesday
| news.engr.psu.edu
The Penn State College of Engineering invites alumni and friends to support engineering student success through a GivingTuesday gift on Nov. 28 as Penn State celebrates its ninth GivingTuesday.
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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