Penn State’s Sustainable Lab Ambassador Program earns national recognition
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Penn State’s Sustainable Lab Ambassador Program was recently recognized for its unique approach to promoting experiential learning and environmental stewardship by the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories with an honorable mention in its Sustainable Laboratory Awards program.
Penn State Astronomer Alexander Wolszczan named Atherton Professor
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Alexander Wolszczan, Evan Pugh Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, has been honored by Penn State with the title of Atherton Professor, effective Jan. 1, 2024, on his retirement. The Atherton Professorship recognizes the continuing high level of scholarly or creative activity Evan Pugh Professors may pursue after their retirement.
NSF grants nearly $1 million to Penn State and CMU for environmental hazard study that uses fiber cables
| bizjournals.com
A team of researchers from Penn State University and Carnegie Mellon University have teamed up to develop an environmental hazard monitoring and detection system that relies on existing, in-ground fiber optic cables. This article mentions Tieyuan Zhu, Associate Professor of geosciences.
Pa. leads the nation for Lyme disease cases. Development in forests boosts the risk
| statecollege.com
Forest fragmentation increases the chances of someone coming into contact with a tick carrying Lyme disease bacteria. This article mentions Penn State research.
How to stop disgusting (but common) sewage spills
| themessenger.com
The truth is that U.S. cities spill so much sewage because they were engineered that way. This article mentions Penn State research.
Three things Pennsylvania needs to be ready for hydrogen
| pennlive.com
Pennsylvania needs to take hydrogen safety seriously. This op-ed was co-written by Seth Blumsack, professor of energy and environmental economics and international affairs; Jeremy Gernand, associate professor of environmental health and safety engineering; Hannah Wiseman, professor of law; and Michael Helbing, staff attorney with the Penn State Center for Energy Law and Policy.
Gov. Josh Shapiro proclaims Nov. 13-17 as Rural Health Week in Pennsylvania
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Gov. Josh Shapiro has proclaimed Nov. 13-17 as Rural Health Week in Pennsylvania at the request of the Pennsylvania Rural Health Association and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health. Rural Health Week aims to promote awareness of the full range of issues that impact rural health care and the health status of rural Pennsylvanians throughout the commonwealth.
David Simpson named Eberly college associate dean for diversity and inclusion
| psu.edu
David Simpson, associate teaching professor at Northeastern University, has been named the associate dean for diversity and inclusion in the Penn State Eberly College of Science, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Penn State researcher and partners earn collaborative coastal resilience grant
| psu.edu
Peter Stempel, associate professor of landscape architecture at Penn State, has partnered with researchers at the University of Rhode Island to assess how nature-based solutions reduce coastal vulnerability to sea level rise while preserving ecosystem services in Charlestown, Rhode Island.
START Lab expansion aims to make aviation greener
| psu.edu
Karen Thole, distinguished professor of mechanical engineering and dirctor of the START Lab, and doctoral student Chad Schaeffer discussed their work on gas turbines and next-generation hybrid electric propulsion at the Penn State Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 10.
Living on Earth: Sea level risk from Antarctica
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Antarctica’s ice shelves block glaciers from flowing into the sea but a recent study found that these ice shelves lost 8.3 trillion tons of ice in the last 25 years and are at risk releasing more glacier ice into the ocean. Richard Alley is a professor of Geosciences at Penn State University and joined Host Steve Curwood to shed light on what all this could mean for sea level rise and future ice loss in Antarctica.
El Niño is back: What it could mean for California’s winter
| ktla.com
After a four-year break, El Niño is back, leaving many to wonder what it means for California’s upcoming winter. This article and Los Angeles-based broadcast TV segment quotes Ben Reppert, lecturer of meteorology and atmospheric sciences.
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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