Climate policies can reduce emissions from economic growth in wealthy nations
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Climate policies can help economies grow without increasing greenhouse gas emissions, but only under strict conditions and mostly for the world’s wealthiest nations, according to a study by a Penn State researcher.
Anna George named new executive director of Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center
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Anna George, a nationally recognized conservation leader and educator who most recently served as vice president and chief conservation and education officer at the Tennessee Aquarium, has been named the new executive director of Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center within Penn State Outreach.
Soil additive devised by Penn State researchers may cut farm phosphorus runoff
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When farmers apply poultry litter — chicken manure — to fields as fertilizer, it adds nutrients like phosphorus to the soil that plants need. However, phosphorus can dissolve in water and runoff into streams instead of going into crops, causing water pollution and economic loss for farmers, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A team led by Penn State researchers recently demonstrated that the use of a novel soil additive might effectively reduce phosphorus runoff.
Marketing professor's consumer behavior fascination began at teenage grocery job
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Karen Winterich, a professor of marketing and the Gerald I. Susman Professor in Sustainability in the Penn State Smeal College of Business, was recently named a distinguished professor.
A new Pennsylvania network aims to help communities build climate resiliency
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Penn State is hosting a new state-wide initiative called Prepare PA to help communities prepare for the challenges of climate change.
Strengthening western Pennsylvania’s innovation and workforce ecosystem
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Penn State is strengthening western Pennsylvania’s innovation, manufacturing and workforce ecosystem — which includes collaborative research, education, training and production efforts — by aligning the Penn State Digital Foundry and the New Kensington LaunchBox powered by Penn State more directly within its central research and innovation enterprise.
'Brain awareness week' informs public and spotlights neuroscience expertise
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The Penn State neuroscience research community will take part in "Brain Awareness Week" from March 16-20 to inform the public and raise awareness and support of brain research.
Second annual SeED Conference to be held March 30-April 3
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The second annual Science Equity and Diversity Conference, “Voices That Shape STEM,” to be held from March 30 through April 3 at Penn State University Park, will highlight the power of inclusive communication to strengthen belonging, elevate diverse voices and expand pathways in STEM.
‘Our Common Purpose’ faculty cohort explores sustainability, democracy and truth
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A group of Penn State faculty has joined together for the 2025-26 academic year to explore the relationship between sustainability, democracy and truth.
Targeting two flu proteins sharply reduces airborne spread
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A long-running debate in vaccine design revolves around whether a vaccine should be optimized to prevent the virus from replicating inside an infected host or prevent the virus from transmitting to others. New research led by Penn State scientists suggests there may not have to be a tradeoff.
Sustain Penn State hosts forester and author Ethan Tapper on March 23 and 24
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Sustain Penn State will welcome forester and author Ethan Tapper, author of the bestselling book “How to Love a Forest,” on March 23 and 24 for a series of events exploring the intersection of ecology, land stewardship and storytelling.
Penn State Altoona March 26 panel to highlight women leading sustainable change
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Penn State Altoona will hold a panel discussion for Women’s History Month at noon on Thursday, March 26, in the Fireside Lounge of the Slep Student Center. This year’s theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.”