Penn State research to employ AI to monitor polluted waterways
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Penn State received a four-year, $650,000 research grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use artificial intelligence to process data on nitrate levels in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to better inform those working to cut harmful pollution in local waterways. This article features Penn State research.
Senior vice president for research provides updates on Penn State Research Foundation
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At its Sept. 5 meeting, the Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Research and Technology heard from Andrew Read, senior vice president for Research, about the mission of the Penn State Research Foundation, as well as an update on its activities.
Extension volunteers help Stroud Township save money with stormwater inspections
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A team of Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteers in Monroe County is helping Stroud Township save money while enhancing water quality in the region.
The Page Center, alumnus Larry Foster’s ‘lighthouse,’ celebrates 20 years
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The Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication is celebrating 20 years of enhancing ethics and responsibility in all areas of public communication.
Proposals now accepted for equity, respect, belonging initiatives at Penn State
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The Equal Opportunity Planning Committee invites Penn State faculty and staff to submit proposals for EOPC funding. The EOPC supports the University’s strategic plan to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging by providing units with investments in programs and ideas.
Growing Impact: Season 5
| Featuring Kaleigh Yost, Nelson Yaw Dzade, Herschel Pangborn, David Hughes, Tieyuan Zhu
Our planet is at a critical crossroads. In Season 5 of Growing Impact, we delve into groundbreaking research with the power to transform our world. This season offers a deep dive into the vast and varied research at Penn State, showcasing its pivotal role in advancing a healthier planet and improving the well-being of people everywhere.
Workshops aim to help graduate students present complex research to the public
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Graduate students seeking to improve their research communication and presentation skills are invited to register for an online, faculty-led research communication workshop series. Hosted by the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School, the series will be offered three times in September and October.
Eberly College of Science announces fall 2024 Teaching Innovation Awards
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The Penn State Eberly College of Science’s Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education has announced its fall 2024 Teaching Innovation Awards.
How volunteers are restoring Pennsylvania’s trails to withstand climate change
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On a muggy August evening at Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve in York County, a lawyer, an insurance officer and a new grandma were among the trail-wo […]
Todd LaJeunesse appointed to Wilson Hewitt Professorship of Biology
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Todd LaJeunesse, professor of biology, has been appointed to the Wilson Hewitt Professorship in Biology in the Eberly College of Science.
STEM Libraries announce fall 2024 events for graduate, undergraduate students
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The STEM Libraries at Penn State University Park have announced the calendar of events for the fall 2024 semester.
Ask an expert: Climate, weather and energy in the 2024 presidential election
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With the Atlantic hurricane season in full swing and fires raging across the West Coast, the issues at stake — such as resilient infrastructure, diversifying energy sources and the preparation and response to extreme weather — affect individuals and families in Pennsylvania and across the nation, making the subjects a high priority among voters. Penn State News spoke with two faculty experts about the pressing issues surrounding climate and how it may impact voters and their families.