Changing water conservation attitudes positively impacts water availability
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Changing attitudes about water conservation could significantly impact water consumption and help improve water management during increased demand with limited supplies, according to research led by Renee Obringer, assistant professor of energy and mineral engineering at Penn State. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Water Resources Association.
Why is Jersey Shore water so crystal clear lately?
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The water at the Jersey Shore is looking rather different these days - it's clear, and even a little more blue! This article and broadcast TV segment quotes Laura Guertin, professor of earth and mineral sciences at Penn State Brandywine.
Second season of Penn State Smeal’s ‘Better Business’ podcast launches
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Hosted by award-winning financial journalist and Smeal alum Farnoosh Torabi, “Better Business” will feature Smeal alumni and faculty members who are thought leaders in the world of finance, accounting, supply chain, marketing, management, real estate and international business.
Penn State Hazleton faculty reflect on careers following promotions
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Three faculty members at Penn State Hazleton received promotions in their academic ranks, effective July 1. Lori Reno was promoted to associate teaching professor of business, Shannon Richie was promoted to librarian and Megan Schall was promoted to associate professor of biology.
Celebrating excellence in postdoctoral scholarship and mentorship at Penn State
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The Penn State Postdoc Society, in collaboration with Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, has announced the 2024 recipients of the Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar and Outstanding Postdoctoral Mentor awards. Kathryn Hinkelman received the Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award, and Catherine Berdanier received the Outstanding Postdoctoral Mentor Award.
AI literacy ‘Summer Splash’ workshop to amplify Fall 2024 teaching
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Penn State’s Teaching and Learning with Technology is hosting a hybrid summer workshop for artificial intelligence literacy on the University Park campus titled “GenAI Summer Splash: Riding the Generative AI Wave for Teaching.” This two-hour hands-on workshop for faculty and staff will enhance participant skills within the evolving generative AI landscape.
Women in Engineering Program fosters community, opportunities that beget success
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Earlier this year, Penn State's Women in Engineering Program was honored with an award by the Women in Engineering ProActive Network, in which it was recognized as “an outstanding women in engineering program that serves as a model for other institutions.”
Showalter named assistant dean for graduate and postdoctoral affairs
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Scott Showalter, professor of chemistry and of biochemistry and molecular biology, has been named as the assistant dean for graduate and postdoctoral affairs in the Penn State Eberly College of Science, effective July 1.
Heard on campus: Renowned chemist Stephen Benkovic
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On June 14, many gathered to celebrate the career of renowned chemist Stephen Benkovic, Atherton Professor and Eberly Chair in Chemistry at Penn State, and his wife, Pat, during a special ceremony to celebrate the naming of the Chemistry Building at University Park as the Benkovic Building in their honor.
Associate director’s passion for mentorship aids in interdisciplinary mission
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With a passion for mentorship and support, Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) Associate Director David Hunter combines his experience in academia and statistics to strengthen the interdisciplinary research mission of ICDS and Penn State.
Penn State Altoona students, faculty conducting summer research in Ghana
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Penn State Altoona students Eva Gates and Rachel Desulme and faculty members Lara La Dage and Kofi Adu are among a group conducting research on dragonflies in Ghana, Africa, this summer.
Over 30 Pa. schools have toxic ‘forever chemicals' in their drinking water that exceed EPA standard
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For the first time, Pa. schools with on-site wells have been required to test drinking water for PFAS. Some rely on private wells because they are far away from public water. This article quotes Andy Yencha, educator with Penn State Extension.