Addressing the energy, environmental complexities of urban areas
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Because cities are such complex human-created systems, the Institutes of Energy and the Environment created a new research theme, Urban Systems, which will address the essential and urgent needs for sustainable, healthy and affordable solutions for urban areas.
Global Building Network online bibliography produced by University Libraries
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Penn State University Libraries’ Open Publishing unit recently published a digital bibliography that houses resources to support the Global Building Network, a joint initiative between Penn State and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
Materials Research Institute announces seed grant recipients
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The Penn State Materials Research Institute announces seed grant recipients for 2021, grants designed to foster interdisciplinary research at Penn State.
2021 Colloquium on the Environment to feature 'father of environmental justice'
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Renowned scholar and activist Robert Bullard will present the virtual keynote talk at Penn State’s 2021 Colloquium on the Environment on April 1. Bullard, who studies how environmental issues disproportionately impact communities of color, will discuss “The Quest for Environmental and Climate Justice in the U.S.”
Climate dynamics seminar examines data, disasters and urban supply chains
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Alfonso Mejia, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Penn State, will discuss using data-driven frameworks to keep cities supplied after droughts and heat waves affect agricultural production at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10.
Internet fiber optics could provide valuable insight into geological phenomena
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Fiber-optic cables run underneath nearly all city grids across the United States and provide internet and cable TV to millions, but what if those systems could also provide valuable information related to hazardous events such as earthquakes and flooding? A team of researchers at Penn State have found they can do just that.
What's behind $15,000 electricity bills in Texas?
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Some Texans are receiving eye-popping electric bills after power providers passed on volatile costs to some of their customers – legally.
EarthTalks examines the carbon footprint of the built environment
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Esther Obonyo, associate professor of engineering design and architectural engineering at Penn State, will discuss ways to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment at 4 p.m. Monday, March 1.
Penn State research impacts the world
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Providing multiple examples of what differentiates Penn State from peer institutions and how access to world-class researchers impacts the lives of Penn State students, Lora Weiss, senior vice president for Research, presented an overview of the University’s research enterprise during the Board of Trustees meeting of the Committee on Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Life.
13 faculty named 2021 distinguished professors at Penn State
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Penn State's Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs has named 13 distinguished professors for 2021.
Aerospace engineer takes fluid approach for creative problem-solving
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To Mark Miller, assistant professor of aerospace engineering, engineering is about imagination.
Student funding available for laboratory research
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The Energy and Environmental Sustainability Laboratories (EESL) announced its 2020-21 funding opportunity for Penn State students. The program, called EESL Green, is now accepting proposals for funding that will support energy and environment, materials and fermentation laboratory research.