Hemingway, after the hurricane
| theconversation.com
In 1935, a hurricane devastated the Florida Keys, killing over 400 people, many of them World War I veterans. Ernest Hemingway joined the relief efforts – and became enraged at government inaction.
$5 million gift endows directorship of Behrend’s School of Engineering
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A $5 million endowment and estate gift has created Penn State Behrend's first named school directorship: The James R. Meehl Director of the School of Engineering. The fund also will support Behrend's School of Science.
Invasive flathead catfish impacting Susquehanna’s food chain, researchers find
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Flathead catfish — native to the Mississippi River basin — were first detected in the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania in 2002, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. In the two decades since then, the invasive species has spread throughout the river basin. The impact of the large predator on the waterway’s food webs and ecology was unknown, but now a team including researchers from Penn State is beginning to understand what Susquehanna flatheads are eating and how their presence is affecting native aquatic species in the river.
Climate Consortium awards projects to drive climate solutions across key sectors
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The Penn State Climate Consortium has awarded funding to four research projects that look to put promising climate solutions into action through interdisciplinary partnerships.
Faculty earn Advancing Equity and Inclusion Grant for project-based learning
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A pair of multidisciplinary faculty members at Penn State Shenango received an Advancing Equity and Inclusion Grant from the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence to help fund a series of four online workshops focused on project-based learning.
Growing Impact: Visualizing flood risk (Preview)
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Episode release date: November 1, 2024. Flooding is the world's most devastating natural disaster, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Millions of Americans live in high-risk flood zones, with the threat amplified by climate change and aging infrastructure. This episode explores how innovative computer modeling and visualizations can help communities plan for future flood risks and develop effective response strategies.
Scientists around the world report millions of new discoveries every year − but this explosive research growth wasn’t what experts predicted
| theconversation.com
Don’t be fooled by the image of a mad scientist isolated in his basement laboratory. Science is a collaborative endeavor, and international teams have contributed to a huge rise in scientific output.
2025 IEE Seed Grant Program accepting energy, environmental project proposals
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Proposals are now being accepted for Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment’s 2025 Seed Grant Program. The deadline is Dec. 9.
Penn State Sustainability to screen 'Newtok' for Intersections Film Series
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Penn State Sustainability’s (SustainPSU) Intersections Film Program returns at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 with its screening of “Newtok.” The film will be screened online on Zoom and is free and open to the public with pre-registration.
Video: Hurricane Milton sucks water out of Tampa Bay
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Tampa Bay experienced a rare reverse storm surge as Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening. This article quotes Peter Stempel, associate professor in landscape architecture.
It’s time to redesign hurricane season’s most recognizable graphic
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The ‘cone’ has been a staple in hurricane communication, but many meteorologists believe it’s misleading. This article quotes Rob Lydick, a forecaster for Weather World at Penn State.
Three Minute Thesis competition provides lasting impact for graduate students
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Graduate students took away positive experiences participating in Penn State’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis competition this past spring.