Trustees support new Applied Research Laboratory facility at Innovation Park
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The Penn State Board of Trustees’ Finance and Investment Committee advanced a proposal on Nov. 7 to construct a new Applied Research Laboratory Building on the University Park campus.
Report: Coal-based steelmaking causes hundreds of premature deaths and billions in health costs nationwide
| alleghenyfront.org
The report also found nearly 250,000 cases of asthma annually were caused by air pollution from coal-based steel, such as at U.S. Steel's Mon Valley plants. This article quotes Jennifer Baka, associate professor of geography.
Land-use webinar to address local implementation of active transportation plans
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A Penn State Extension land-use webinar on Nov. 20 will guide local officials on the ins and outs of implementing “active transportation plans.”
Penn State delegation will head to Azerbaijan for UN's annual climate meeting
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Penn State will be sending its second delegation of students and faculty to COP29, the United Nations’ annual climate meeting, which will be held Baku, Azerbaijan, in November.
Public pressure influences whether companies reduce their environmental impact
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The effectiveness of national voluntary programs asking companies to pledge to lower their pollution and greenhouse gas emissions depends on pressure from the public, according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher.
Jason Guilbeault named assistant vice president for research post-awards
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Jason Guilbeault has been named assistant vice president for research, Post-Award Contractual Compliance, within Penn State’s newly created Office of Research Administration Services, effective Oct. 14.
$6.5 million grant advances Penn State Behrend's Project RESOLVE
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A $6.5 million state grant has positioned Penn State Behrend to begin construction of the Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness, an industry-facing research facility and the centerpiece of the college's Project RESOLVE.
'Growing Impact' discusses communicating inland flooding through visualizations
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The latest episode of "Growing Impact" explores how a research team is using computer modeling and animations to visualize future flood and levee failure scenarios.
Growing Impact: Visualizing flood risk
| Featuring Kaleigh Yost
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.
Local Climate Action Program and World Campus alum honored in Orange County
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Penn State’s Local Climate Action Program is making a valuable impact beyond Pennsylvania’s borders, thanks in part to Joe Thompson, a World Campus Energy and Sustainability Policy graduate. Thompson was recently honored at a ceremony hosted by the San Diego chapter of the Climate Action Campaign, for his help in creating the City of Orange climate action plan.
Institute for Computational and Data Sciences announces two new co-hires
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The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences announced two new co-hires: Dana Calacci, assistant professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, and Enrico Casella, assistant professor of data science for animal systems in the College of Agricultural Sciences.
'EMS Reads' speaker to discuss influence of politics, racism on climate change
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Laura Pulido, Collins Chair and professor of Indigenous, race, and ethnic studies and geography at the University of Oregon, is the featured speaker for the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ 2024 EMS Reads program. She will give the keynote lecture at 6 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 13, in Paterno Library's Foster Auditorium on Penn State's University Park campus.