Center for Nursing Research announces spring 2025 Seminar Series
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The Center for Nursing Research in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State has announced its Seminar Series for the spring 2025 semester. The series features five seminars aiming to elevate research in nursing by bringing together researchers and clinicians to support the translation of research to practice.
Workshop series guides early stages of translating research for societal benefit
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A series of three “Pathways to Impact” workshops, hosted by the Penn State Eberly College of Science, offers Eberly researchers and their collaborators guidance on navigating the process of translating their research for the benefit of society through hands-on training at the earliest stage of idea conception. Registration for the February workshops is open through Jan. 31.
Christina Grozinger to lead Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences as director
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Christina Grozinger has been appointed as the new director of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State, succeeding interim director Patrick Drew. Globally recognized for her research in pollinator genetics and insect biodiversity, Grozinger's leadership is expected to significantly advance the institute's research capabilities and collaborative efforts across diverse scientific disciplines.
Penn State Global, Fox Graduate School announce graduate student travel grants
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The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School at Penn State and Penn State Global announce that applications for graduate student international travel grants for the spring 2025 semester are open until Feb 13. Students will be informed of a decision on their application by mid-March. Awards are usable for conferences taking place through February 2026.
"Down inside, I just want to farm": Dairy farm vision fragile against margins
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For decades, the United States has seen agriculture outputs increase, but the number of farms decrease. That holds true for the Commonwealth too. This article quotes Timothy Kelsey, professor of agricultural economics.
California’s wildfire crisis: Expert insights on causes, spread, and solutions
| by Manzhu Yu
California’s wildfire crisis highlights the impact of climate change, powerful winds, and human activity on fire behavior. Expert insights reveal the factors driving these disasters and the innovative technologies being used to mitigate their effects.
Q&A: Solving problems in big data with Serhat Aybat
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Big data has enabled numerous benefits for industries like health care, finance, consumer technology, insurance and cybersecurity. However, working with larger and larger datasets also increases numerical issues within the algorithms. To better understand these machine learning problems and design more efficient solutions, Necdet Serhat Aybat, associate professor of industrial engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering and expert on algorithms, will co-lead a three-year, $800,000 grant from the Office of Naval Research.
How the Los Angeles wildfires expose climate risks and solutions
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The devastating Los Angeles wildfires reveal the growing risks of climate change and the urgent need for solutions. Explore how these fires are out of sync with nature's cycles, why extreme weather is intensifying, and the steps we can take to protect communities and build a resilient future.
2024-25 Promotion and Tenure Workshop Series continues this spring for faculty
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The Office of Faculty Affairs workshop series on preparing for success in the promotion and tenure process continues this spring with workshops providing an in-depth exploration of the promotion and tenure process for all Penn State faculty, including tenure-line and non-tenure-line.
Spring 2025 Sustainability events highlight resilience and community building
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Penn State Sustainability is kicking off its spring 2025 programming with a film focused on the intersection of labor rights and environmental degradation. Highlights of the semester-long series include a visit by renowned sociologist Eric Klinenberg to discuss lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, and an outdoor film screening at the Arboretum at Penn State.
Registration now open for 2025 Graduate Exhibition
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Degree-seeking graduate students from all Penn State colleges and campuses looking to share their research and scholarly achievements with a wide-ranging audience are invited to register for the 2025 Graduate Exhibition, taking place Friday, March 28, on the University Park campus.
PlantVillage empowers farmers around the world to combat climate change
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PlantVillage, a Penn State-based research lab, is working with smallholder farmers in Africa, Asia and the Americas to adapt to climate-related challenges. To guide its expansion and commercial efforts, PlantVillage participated in the Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps regional short course, which helps researchers start on the path toward commercializing their innovations.