Penn State scientists use AI to study bee population decline
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Penn State researchers introduced landscape transcriptomics, using machine learning to analyze gene expression in bumble bees, identifying stressors impacting their populations. This article quotes Christina Grozinger, Publius Vergilius Maro Professor of Entomology.
Plant biologist awarded the Masatoshi Nei Innovation Prize in Biology
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Sarah Assmann, Waller Professor of Plant Biology at Penn State, has been awarded the Masatoshi Nei Innovation Prize in Biology.
Analyzing genetic ‘signatures’ may give insight into what stresses wild bees
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A new method of examining gene expression patterns called landscape transcriptomics may help pinpoint what causes bumble bees stress and could eventually give insight into why bee populations are declining overall, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.
Search underway for next Penn State ICDS director
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Penn State is currently seeking nominations and candidates for the position of director of the Institute for Computational and Data Science, housed within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research. This role leads the institute's vision and strategy, enhances interdisciplinary research collaborations and advances the University’s capabilities in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other advanced fields.
2.3M birds culled in Pa. this year as flu spreads in commercial, backyard flocks
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As of late February, seven commercial flocks and nine backyard flocks in Pennsylvania have tested positive for avian flu, resulting in the loss or culling of more than 2.3 million birds. This article quotes Hope Kassube, poultry educator with Penn State Extension.
I went to the edge of the world to see the very near future of climate change
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The Inuit community of Inukjuak in northern Québec has long fought to preserve the traditional culinary practices that define them, but climate change is a threat unlike anything they've faced before.
Penn State’s Student Farm brings 'healthy' meal ideas with microgreens event
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Penn State’s Student Farm hosted a Well-being Wednesday collaboration focused on healthy eating with HealthWorks at the IM this week.
Registration open for Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference
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The Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference, one of the largest tech startup conferences in the mid-Atlantic region, will take place April 10-11 at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center.
Penn State Berks students win Nittany AI Challenge for pollution-cleaning robot
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A team of Penn State Berks students recieved an award in the Prototype Phase of the Nittany AI Challenge, an annual competition sponsored by the Nittany AI Alliance that provides students from all campuses the opportunity to use AI and machine learning to address pressing global issues while gaining hands on experience. The students' project is B.E.A.N., which stands for Bio Environmentally-friendly Aquatic Navigator.
Earth and Mineral Sciences graduate fellow builds belonging safety net for peers
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As an undergraduate student majoring in mathematics at Texas Tech, Nicholas Prince got involved in research and loved it, he said. He never considered earning a doctorate, but his undergraduate research adviser convinced him otherwise. Now, at Penn State, he's a We Are for Science Fellow in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and he's helping to build a support network for graduate students.
Are Pa. residents at risk of a measles outbreak? Here’s what the experts say
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"Measles is really the most contagious illness that we know of," one expert said, which is why vaccinations are so important. This article quotes Jessica Ericson, assistant professor of pediatrics and infectious diseases at Penn State Health.
Penn State Harrisburg to host 5th annual DE&I In Tech Summit
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Penn State Harrisburg will host the Technology Council of Central PA’s 5th Annual DE&I In Tech Summit on Wednesday, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Capital Union Building. This year’s theme, “Broadening Participation in Tech,” will focus on practical strategies to foster a culture of inclusive excellence in the tech industry.