Climate Solutions Symposium poster call open to Penn State community, beyond
The Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium is now accepting submissions for climate-related posters for its 2026 event. Undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, extension educators, faculty, staff and symposium participants are invited to present their work during an interactive, in-person poster session highlighting climate solutions. Submissions from all disciplines are encouraged.
Coffee Hour to explore mapping design and collaboration in practice
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Robert Roth, professor of geography at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) and director of the UW Cartography Lab, will present at the Department of Geography’s Coffee Hour lecture series at noon on Friday, April 10, in 401 Steidle Building.
Community development essentials the focus of April 15 webinar
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Anyone interested in improving community planning, development and associated municipal policies can attend an upcoming Penn State Extension webinar, Community Development Essentials: A Process Before a Plan.
Digging it: Master Gardeners help middle school students grow love for gardening
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At Mount Nittany Middle School in Centre County, students are cultivating more than vegetables — they’re gaining lessons in sustainability and horticulture under the mentorship of Penn State Extension Master Gardeners.
Before we build more gas pipelines, we need better data
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Building energy infrastructure takes years, billions of dollars and massive political capital. Better data costs a fraction of that, write researchers at three universities.
April 8 talk will discuss demand distortions of green subsidies
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Susanna B. Berkouwer, an assistant professor of business economics and public policy at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, will give the talk, “Green subsidies with demand distortions,” at noon on Wednesday, April 8, in 157 Hosler Building at Penn State University Park.
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences mourns loss of Dean Emeritus John Dutton
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Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science mourn the loss of John A. Dutton, who died on Feb. 13, at the age of 89.
Why a key India–Pakistan water treaty is under strain — and why it matters globally
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The Indus Water Treaty governs a river system that supports nearly 300 million people, but climate change, rising demand, and political tensions are putting the agreement under pressure.
$6M Department of Energy grant supports workforce development in nuclear energy
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A consortium led by Penn State has been awarded a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support the revitalization of nuclear facilities and equipment, while also growing workforce opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in nuclear materials research and related fields.
Social Science Research Institute awards AI seed grants
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Penn State Center for Social Data Analytics and the Consortium on Moral Decision-Making, in collaboration with the Social Science Research Institute, has announced the recipients of their most recent seed grant awards.
Penn State to celebrate Earth Month with events across campuses throughout April
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Penn State Sustainability and other Penn State units will host a series of events throughout April in celebration of Earth Month, offering students, faculty, staff and community members numerous opportunities to engage in sustainability through education, collaboration and action.
Inaugural Penn State Innovation to Impact Awards recipients announced
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Penn State has named the inaugural Innovation to Impact Awards recipients, recognizing faculty, researchers, entrepreneurs and partners whose work exemplifies the University’s commitment to translating research into real-world impact.