Q&A: Can artificial intelligence growth and sustainability go hand in hand?
| psu.edu
As AI expands, so does its environmental footprint, from high energy use to e-waste. But with efficient models, greener infrastructure and smarter design, the tech industry can curb its impact and improve its sustainability.
Underused radar data may improve severe weather forecasts, scientists say
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Readily available but underused Doppler radar data can help predict the height of the planetary boundary layer — the lowest part of the atmosphere and where weather forms — and, in turn, improve severe weather forecasts, according to scientists at Penn State.
The world is heating up. How much can our bodies handle?
| grist.org
For 12 years, scientists thought they knew how much extreme heat human bodies could cope with. New research shows how wrong they were. This article mentions Penn State research.
Why AI uses so much energy—and what we can do about it
| by Mahmut Kandemir
From powering massive data centers to generating e-waste, AI’s environmental footprint is growing fast. In this Q&A, a computer scientist explains how smarter design, better infrastructure, and interdisciplinary research can help reduce AI’s impact while advancing innovation.
Earth and Mineral Sciences faculty and students honored at college's awards ceremony
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Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences recognized exceptional students and faculty for their academic excellence, service and leadership during its annual Wilson Awards Celebration, held on March 30.
EarthTalks: Support for deploying new technologies for clean energy systems
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Emily Grubert, associate professor of sustainable energy policy in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, will give the talk, “Public Support for Energy and Climate Technology Deployment,” at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 14, via Zoom. The talk is part of the Penn State Earth and Environmental Systems Institute's spring 2025 EarthTalks series.
Understanding tornadoes: 5 questions answered
| wausaupilotandreview.com
Tornado season in North America typically starts in the Southeast in March and April, then moves north and west into the Plains states in May and June. This article was written by Paul Markowski, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology, and Yvette Richardson, professor of meteorology.
Penn State Global announces 2024-25 awards recipients
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Penn State Global has announced the 2024-25 recipients of its annual awards that recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and academic programs at Penn State who have contributed to advancing the University’s global engagement goals.
Penn State mourns loss of world-renowned meteorologist Jenni Evans
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The Penn State community is mourning the loss of Jenni Evans, professor emerita of meteorology and atmospheric science and director emerita of the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences, who died April 3 in her Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, home. She was 63.
Susan Freinkel talk: 'How Did We Get Hooked on Plastic?' on April 14
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Award-winning author and journalist Susan Freinkel will give the virtual talk “How Did We Get Hooked on Plastic?” on Monday, April 14, at 2:30 p.m. It will be streamed in Foster Auditorium of Paterno Library and available on Zoom.
Mechanical, biomedical engineering professor earns national recognition
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Tak Sing Wong, professor of mechanical engineering and of biomedical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, was named a fellow by the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.
How Pennsylvania is imagining what our energy future could look like
| post-gazette.com
Pennsylvania is at a crossroads in its energy transition, with the state’s eastern and western regions charting sharply different paths—one leaning into renewables, the other holding fast to fossil fuels—as leaders grapple with how to power the future. This article quotes Seth Blumsack, professor of energy policy and economics.