Physics-informed deep learning to assess carbon dioxide storage sites
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A Penn State-led research team combined an artificial intelligence technique with an understanding of physics to develop an efficient, cost-effective predictive modeling approach. They published their results in the Journal of Contaminant Hydrology.
A world of aquatic discovery: Penn State coral research
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From Curaçao to Palau, the Caribbean to the western Pacific, Penn State scientists study the so-called rain forests of the seas — coral reefs, collectively one of the world’s most diverse habitats and home to an estimated 25% of all marine species. Led by biology professors Iliana Baums, Roberto Iglesias-Prieto, Todd LaJeunesse and Mónica Medina in the Penn State Eberly College of Science, the University’s coral research group is known the world round.
Institute accepting seed grant proposals for AI, computational science projects
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Penn State faculty from all campuses can apply now through Jan. 23, 2022, for seed grants through the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences. Special consideration will be given to projects focusing on artificial intelligence, predictive modeling, AI for computing infrastructure, human-centered AI or responsible data science.
ICDS Fall Symposium speakers offer insights on digital fairness
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Experts from industry and academia offered their insights and led panel discussions on ways to improve digital fairness at the recent Institute for Computational and Data Sciences Fall Symposium.
Penn State Behrend opens new major in interdisciplinary science and business
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A new major at Penn State Behrend will prepare students for careers in the business, sales and marketing offices of science-based organizations. "Our graduates will have a foundation in key scientific concepts, plus have the skills needed to handle the business aspects of their roles," said Michael Rutter, co-chair of the new program.
Traffic causes half the carbon emissions in Gonzales. This climate plan aims to change that.
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Jude Graham, a Penn State senior and a native of Gonzales, Louisiana, completed research that found that 56% of greenhouse gas emissions in his hometown come from traffic. This research was part of his academic capstone project for a degree in energy and sustainability policy.
Salvaging rare earth elements from electronic waste
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Separating rare earth elements from other minerals and components found in electronic waste is difficult. A recent chemical engineering paper details a new process to separate and recycle rare earth elements using plant cellulose, an inexpensive renewable resource found in paper, cotton and pulp.
Nominations sought for Faculty Scholar Medal
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Penn State's Office of the President has opened the call for nominations for individuals eligible to receive the Faculty Scholar Medal.
Penn State Breazeale Reactor expands in size and in opportunities
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Penn State’s Radiation Science & Engineering Center and the Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering broke ground on a 10,000-square-foot, $9.5 million expansion of the Breazeale Reactor on Oct. 21.
Climate uncertainty colors flood risk assessment
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Understanding how climate change will affect the flooding of rivers may become easier with a new framework for assessing flood risk that's been developed by an interdisciplinary team from Penn State.
Does PFAS exposure affect COVID-19 illness and vaccine effectiveness? Researchers want to know
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Studies at Rutgers and elsewhere are looking at possible links. The chemicals can cause serious health problems, including immune system effects.
Women in energy and water research seminars to feature Jennifer Dunn on Nov. 18
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The Celebrating Women in Energy and Water Research lecture series will host two talks on Thursday, Nov. 18, featuring Jennifer Dunn, associate professor of chemical and biological engineering at Northwestern University. The free lectures are open to Penn State faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Registration is required.