Q&A: Microscopic robots may shape the future of health, tech and the environment
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From microscopic robots that can carry and deliver drugs inside the human body to tiny particles that can detect and break down microplastics, researchers in an emerging field called active matter are looking toward the microscale to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
‘We need everybody to care about it’ | Sustainability course attribution approved for LionPath
| psucollegian.com
The Penn State University Faculty Senate approved legislation for the creation of a new course attribution on LionPath meant to promote sustainability within Penn State courses. The proposal was passed
Are you committing "lawn slaughter"? 10 ways you might be killing your yard
| yahoo.com
You don’t mean to abuse your lawn. But sometimes the things you think are good for it end up causing harm. This article quotes Peter Landschoot, Professor Emeritus of Plant Science.
How trash from ancient humans is protecting these coastal islands today
| nationalgeographic.com
The barrier islands off the coast of Georgia are littered with millions of oysters left behind by Indigenous peoples. New research shows they’re still protecting the land. This article quotes Jacob Holland-Lulewicz, assistant professor of anthropology.
Earth's warming affecting Americans from coast to coast
| oskaloosa.com
Continued use of fossil fuels has warmed oceans, melted ice caps and led to some of the hottest years in recorded history. This article quotes Erica Smithwick, Distinguished Professor of Geography.
Nursing faculty member awarded the Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research
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The Social Science Research Institute announced Jennifer Kowalkowski, assistant professor of nursing at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, is the winner of the 2025 Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research.
Native plants connect Welch Building landscaping to Indigenous traditions
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Representatives from Penn State’s Office of the Physical Plant and the College of the Liberal Arts collaborated to ensure the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building’s exterior landscaping include native plants and trees that pay homage to the Indigenous nations whose ancestral homelands now comprise the University’s campuses.
Geography Coffee Hour to feature Jessica Omukuti on inclusive Net Zero
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The Penn State Department of Geography will conclude its spring 2025 Coffee Hour lecture series with a talk by Jessica Omukuti, senior research fellow at the University of Oxford’s Institute for Science, Innovation and Society and Oxford Net Zero.
Webinar series to focus on successful tree and shrub planting
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Aimed at anyone interested in planting trees or shrubs on their properties, Penn State Extension’s upcoming Tree Planting webinar series will cover common barriers, installation and maintenance, and case studies.
Penn State launches Center of Excellence in Directed Energy
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Penn State recently launched the Center of Excellence in Directed Energy, a University-wide center designed to conduct basic research on focused energy — like lasers or microwaves — to develop new applications and build up a workforce skilled in the science and systems development of directed energy.
How safe is the air to breathe? 50 million people in the US don't know
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Across the United States, 58 percent of counties have no active air-quality monitoring sites, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State. Rural counties, especially those in the Midwest and South, are less likely to have air-quality monitoring sites, which could impede pollution estimations and impact public health, the team said.
Shaver’s Creek Birding Cup to benefit Musser Gap Greenway’s grassland habitat
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This year’s Birding Cup from Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center will raise money for the restoration and management of 25 acres of grassland habitat at the Musser Gap Greenway.