University center advances energy, environmental knowledge via virtual reality
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The Center for Immersive Experiences provides energy and environment researchers virtual platforms to better communicate their science.
Researchers develop sensors that detect human biomarkers and toxic gas
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A new understanding of nanomaterials, sensor design and fabrication approaches could help advance stretchable, wearable gas sensors that monitor gaseous biomarkers in humans and toxic gas in an exposed environment, according to Penn State researchers.
Model for acid-tolerant yeast helps guide industrial organic acid production
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With the help of gene editing and computational modeling tools, a team of researchers is investigating one type of yeast that could be used to create industrial materials in highly acidic environments.
EESI EarthTalks: A conversation about diversity in law, environmental science
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Danielle Conway, dean of Dickinson Law, and Lee Kump, dean of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, will join EarthTalks for a conversation about initiatives to increase diversity among the faculty, staff and students in their respective colleges, on Nov. 9, via Zoom.
Virtual seminar examines legal environment surrounding greenhouse gas initiative
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Daniel Walters, assistant professor of law, will discuss the legal issues surrounding Pennsylvania's journey to joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, at noon on Friday, Nov. 6. The seminar, which is free and open to the public, will be held through Zoom. Registration is required.
Virtual EarthTalks seminar examines anti-racism reckoning in higher education
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Gary King, professor of biobehavioral health and African American studies at Penn State, will discuss the diversity, equity and inclusion paradigm and the anti-racism reckoning in higher education at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. The talk, which is free and open to the public, will be broadcast via Zoom.
Penn State, University of Freiburg to deepen ties at Virtual Materials Day
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Penn State and the University of Freiburg will showcase their close collaboration in the field of living materials during the upcoming Materials Day on Nov. 10-11, an annual event organized by the Materials Research Institute to highlight materials-related interdisciplinary science and engineering research at Penn State.
EESI EarthTalks: Lessons from decade of mentoring underrepresented groups
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Sonya Legg, Princeton University, and Colleen Mouw, University of Rhode Island, will share lessons learned from a decade of mentoring underrepresented groups as part of the Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention program. The virtual seminar begins at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, via Zoom.
Virtual EarthTalks seminars to discuss diversity in environmental sciences
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The EESI EarthTalks series “Changemaking made EESI: Fostering inclusive research communities in the Earth and environmental sciences” will explore new perspectives on initiatives that could increase diversity in environmental fields, with a particular slant toward Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. The seminars, which are free and open to the public, take place at 4 p.m. on Mondays via Zoom.
More precise nitrogen recommendations for corn to help farmers, cut pollution
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Researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences have developed an important component of a new system that corn growers can use to adjust nitrogen fertilizer applications based on site-specific measurements of cover crops and soil organic matter.
Climate impacts could put major fishery, food security at risk in East Africa
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Climate change could put a major fishery at risk in one of the world’s most vulnerable regions. Lake Tanganyika is home to small pelagic fish that feed millions of people in East Africa, but certain climatic changes could threaten fish stocks and regional food security, according to researchers.
Spectral optimization shows potential to improve energy efficiency and quality-of-light experience
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Researcher Alp Durmus describes an SSL system that relies on optimized spectral output to achieve integrative lighting’s objective of uniting color science and visual perception studies with intelligent lighting systems for an improved experience.