After a long slog, climate change lawsuits will finally put Big Oil on trial
| yahoo.com
After years of legal appeals and delays, some oil companies are set to stand trial in lawsuits brought by state and local governments — including in Minnesota — over the damages caused by climate change. This article quotes Hannah Wiseman, professor of law at Penn State Law.
Dairy cows transported between states must now be tested for bird flu
| nytimes.com
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low. This article quotes Troy Sutton, assistant professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences.
Geography student explores food sustainability at Taproot Kitchen
| psu.edu
Geography undergraduate student James Schafer has found a way to apply his geography education to address local issues, particularly around food sustainability and social empowerment, through volunteering with Taproot Kitchen.
Penn State molecular biologist, Ross Hardison, named an AAAS Fellow
| psu.edu
Ross Hardison, Academy Professor and professor emeritus of biochemistry and molecular biology, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Engineering professor named AIMBE fellow
| psu.edu
Patrick Drew, professor of engineering science and mechanics and an associate director of the Huck Institutes, was inducted into the 2024 class of fellows for the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.
US government commits $2.5M to battery-testing center at Penn State Behrend
| psu.edu
Penn State Behrend has been awarded $2.5 million in federal funding to develop a battery-testing facility in the college’s Knowledge Park, where a planned Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness will support the transition to battery-powered heavy-haul equipment in the rail, marine and mining industries.
Capstone Design Conference to showcase student innovation and creativity
| psu.edu
Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering and Technology will hold its annual Capstone Design Conference from 12:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 26, on campus.
Bird flu is infecting more mammals. What does that mean for us?
| nytimes.com
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans. This article quotes Troy Sutton, assistant professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences.
Are carpenter bees pollinators and just how valuable are they to nature?
| a-z-animals.com
Although you might not know it, pollination is one of the most important tasks on planet Earth. This article quotes Penn State Extension expertise.
College of Ag Sciences faculty, extension leader engage in leadership program
| psu.edu
Two Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences faculty members and an assistant director with Penn State Extension recently furthered their knowledge of leadership principles by completing the LEAD21 leadership development program, a national yearlong program to develop leaders in land-grant institutions and their strategic partners who link research, academics and extension and can navigate an increasingly complex environment to lead more effectively in their current or future leadership positions.
$1 million gift to create scholarships and upgrade engineering facilities
| psu.edu
Ronald and Martha Tirpak have stepped forward with a $1 million commitment to expand affordability through scholarships and to ensure the College of Engineering has access to modern, state-of-the-art facilities.
Earth Day 2024: Pollinators help our food supply
| tnonline.com
If there’s food on your table, you can thank a bee. Or a fly. Or even a moth. They’re types of pollinators, and they help to produce about 75% of the world’s major food crops. This article quotes Christina Grozinger, Publius Vergilius Maro Professor of Entomology.
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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