Toxic fracking wastewater contains a ‘shocking’ amount of lithium. That may or may not be a good thing
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A new study says there's enough lithium in Pennsylvania's wastewater to meet up to 40% of domestic needs. But experts worry it will be used to justify more fracking. This article mentions Penn State.
Jeffrey Hyde returns to take the reins for Penn State Extension
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Jeffrey Hyde, most recently a professor and administrator at Texas A&M University, has returned to Pennsylvania to become director of Penn State Extension and associate dean in the College of Agricultural Sciences. He started in his new role on April 25.
Five Penn State faculty named 2024 BTAA Department Executive Officer Fellows
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The Big Ten Academic Alliance's Department Executive Officers program has gained five additional fellows from the Penn State ranks. Through the BTAA's Department Executive Officers program, participants who have demonstrated exceptional ability through University administrative assignments or other significant positions in public, private or professional organizations are aided in further developing their leadership and managerial skills.
Whitmore Lecture on Chemistry Education and Public Policy to be held June 7
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John Warner, president and chief executive officer of The Technology Greenhouse and co-founder of the field of green chemistry, will present the fifth quadrennial Whitmore Lecture on Chemistry Education and Public Policy on Friday, June 7, at Penn State University Park.
Penn State announces tenure-line faculty promotions, effective July 1, 2024
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The following is a list of academic promotions for tenured and tenure-line faculty members at Penn State, effective July 1, 2024.
Penn State announces non-tenure-line faculty promotions, effective July 1, 2024
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The following is a list of non-tenure-line faculty promotions at Penn State, effective July 1, 2024.
Science faculty discusses 'green chemistry' with international audience
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Penn State Shenango Teaching Professor of Science Kathy Shaffer presented "Incorporating green chemistry into introductory general chemistry laboratories and course-based undergraduate research experiences" during a virtual lecture session on April 12.
Pittsburgh's warm stretch has helped trigger a perfect storm of severe weather and tornadoes
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Experts say an uptick in tornadoes around Pittsburgh isn’t exactly an indication that we’re suddenly a part of Tornado Alley. This article quotes Paul Markowski, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology.
College of Agricultural Sciences professor named a top scientist by Research.com
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A faculty member in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences has been named recipient of Research.com’s Plant Science and Agronomy Leader Award for 2024 and is included in the academic platform’s 2024 Ranking of Best Scientists in the Field of Plant Science and Agronomy.
Penn State part of $6.6M consortium to improve weather forecasting
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Researchers at Penn State are part of a multi-university team selected to receive $6.6 million in recommended funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The group will establish a new multi-university data assimilation consortium to improve weather forecasts using enhanced numerical weather prediction systems.
Exhibition showcases art and science collaborations
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An art exhibition showcasing recent collaborations in art and science will be on display in the Huck Life Sciences Building on May 30 and May 31 in conjunction with the One Health Microbiome Center Biennial Symposium.
Models said we'd see fewer but stronger hurricanes. Were they wrong?
| floridatoday.com
Does global warming cause fewer but stronger hurricanes? Climate models seem to have gotten much of their predictions of a key hurricane driver wrong. This article mentions Penn State research.