CTSI Affiliates Program: Welcome webinar Jan. 13
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Join us for Penn State CTSI’s first lunchtime learning affiliates webinar to discuss our vision for the program. The CTSI is building an affiliates program for interested Penn State clinical and translational scientists across the commonwealth to share ideas and opportunities and pursue innovative team science endeavors.
Opportunity: 2026 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Application
Pennsylvania Sea Grant is excited to announce that the application period for the 2026 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship is now open. Graduate students are encouraged to consider the opportunity which provides a one-year, paid experience for highly qualified early career professionals to work on issues related to coastal, marine and Great Lakes science and policy in offices within the executive or legislative branch of government in Washington, D.C.
Troy Ott named dean of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences
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A few months ago, Dr. Troy Ott became the dean of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. In that role, he oversees Penn State’s founding college, which includes the statewide reach of Penn State Extension and embodies the university’s status as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution.
Penn State scientists educate national grape organization on spotted lanternfly
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Members of the National Grape Research Alliance, a national nonprofit organization that supports America’s grape industry, joined Penn State’s spotted lanternfly research and extension team this fall for a two-day field trip to address the growing threat of the invasive pest jeopardizing the U.S. grape industry.
Rural communities may be especially impacted by essential places closing
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Two new studies led by Penn State researchers analyzed the experiences of residents in a rural Pennsylvania community after the closure of several essential places.
IST recognizes faculty and staff at annual awards ceremony
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The Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology held its annual holiday party and award ceremony on Dec. 18. Faculty and staff were honored for excellence in teaching, research and service.
New treatment for dairy cows could help fight antibiotic resistance, study finds
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A concentrated sugar solution could be just as effective as antibiotics at treating a common infection in dairy cows, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
2025 BTAA Love Data Week events and Data Visualization Championship, Feb. 10-14
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The "2025 Love Data Week” and the BTAA Data Visualization Championship will be held from Feb. 10 to 14, alongside the Penn State Data Summit on Feb. 12 and 13. The championship offers monetary awards: $300 for first place and $200 for second place in both student and faculty categories. Submissions are due by Jan. 17.
Sustainable Communities Collaborative Expo draws record attendance
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More than 50 Penn State student teams had the opportunity to present their projects at the Campus and Community Sustainability Expo on Dec. 12, held in the State College Municipal Building. The expo happens every semester as the culminating event for the Sustainable Communities Collaborative, the experiential learning program at Penn State Sustainability that pairs classes with community partners on partner-identified projects.
Global Teach Ag Network awarded for efforts in Pennsylvania educator development
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The Global Teach Ag Network at Penn State has been awarded the "Bringing the World to Pennsylvania: K-16 Collaboration Award" from the Pennsylvania Council for International Education.
Placenta assessment tool aims to improve neonatal, maternal care
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A multi-national, multi-institutional team led by Penn State researchers developed a new tool that enables doctors to examine placentas right at the bedside using just a phone. The tool could make placental examination more accessible, saving lives and improving health outcomes, the team said.
Stuckeman graphic design professor’s work showcased at exhibition in Seoul
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Professor of Graphic Design Phil Choo in the College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School was recently invited to present an exhibition of his research work on U.S. National Parks titled “Mapping America's National Treasures: A Graphic Designer's Journey to Create a New Set of 63 Iconic National Park Stamps," at Seoul National University of Technology.
Smallholder farmers, despite facing enormous challenges, produce a significant portion of the world's food, especially in regions like Africa and Asia. PlantVillage, a project aimed at empowering these farmers through smartphone technology and machine learning, has grown into a global initiative with ambitious plans to expand its impact and address the growing threat of climate change. Listen to the podcast.
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