Fulbright award recipient in College of Ag Sciences conducting research in Ghana
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Kaitlin Fischer, a doctoral degree candidate in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, is supporting research designed to help women farmers in Ghana. She is the recipient of a Fulbright Research Award and Africana Research Center grant.
Eberly College's undergraduate research exhibition a success
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On Oct. 7, the Penn State Eberly College of Science hosted the fall 2021 Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition as part of its new Diversity in STEM Corporate Partners Program and in conjunction with the college’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The exhibition featured approximately 40 student participants, from whom 10 winners were chosen in three categories, and was adjudicated by 20 Penn State faculty, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and staff.
Interactions with unreliable infrastructures could be key to smart city design
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Research from the College of Information Sciences and Technology found that smart city designs should consider the daily experiences of citizens or allow them to adapt their own solutions, particularly in areas with historically unreliable infrastructures.
YES introduces engineering to elementary and middle school youth
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Christine Cunningham believes today’s young learners can become tomorrow’s problem-solvers and engineers, if their natural creativity and curiosity about how things work is nurtured through their K-12 curriculum. She has launched Youth Engineering Solutions and has received more than $5 million in grants to help develop curricula and disseminate it nationally.
Viewing memes online increases positive emotions, helps cope with pandemic
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According to new Penn State research by IEE cofund Jessica Myrick, viewing memes online may increase positive emotions which can help improve one’s confidence in the ability to cope with life during a pandemic.
Call for Rock Ethics Institute Faculty Fellowship applications
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The Rock Ethics Institute is now accepting applications for its 2022-23 Faculty Fellowship program, which provides up to $10,000 for a two-course release from teaching to support ethics-related projects.
New podcast tracks the evolution of diverse human traits
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Tracking Traits, a new podcast launched by the Center for Human Evolution and Diversity, explores the current work of researchers who are forging new pathways to understanding the evolution of human diversity, featuring interviews conducted by undergraduate students.
Getting a head start on a materials research career
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Faced with a growing workload in its research labs, the Materials Research Institute (MRI) met the challenge by offering Penn State students an opportunity that most materials science and engineering undergraduates never receive — the chance to work with high-end equipment on state-of-the-art research.
Equity in open access to be topic of Oct. 26 session presented by Libraries
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Penn State University Libraries will host a virtual talk by global health and open access expert Natalia Norori at noon on Oct. 26 as part of the 13th annual worldwide observance of Open Access Week.
New director’s fund at Arboretum latest in philanthropic support
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Philanthropy has been the driving force in the creation, sustainment and growth of The Arboretum at Penn State, not only in relation to its size but also its program offerings. A new fund established in honor of Dr. Kim Steiner, recently retired founding director of the Arboretum, is the latest example of how philanthropy continues to positively impact the gardens.
Monitoring glucose levels, no needles required
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Noninvasive glucose monitoring devices are not currently commercially available in the United States, so people with diabetes must collect blood samples or use sensors embedded under the skin to measure their blood sugar levels. Now, with a new wearable device created by Penn State researchers, less intrusive glucose monitoring could become the norm.
Pennsylvania RGGI opponents mount tense last stand
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Pennsylvania would be the first major fossil fuel producer to join RGGI, and it poses a crucial test of how the program might affect energy prices as the state seeks to cut emissions, experts say.