Debby could hit Philly with rain Friday, severe thunderstorm watch in effect Tuesday
| whyy.org
Tropical Storm Debby is forecast to travel through the Mid-Atlantic region later this week. The storm will also ‘supercharge’ rainstorms Tuesday. This article quotes Gregory Jenkins, professor of meteorology & atmospheric science and geography.
Atoms in advanced alloys find preferred neighbors when solidifying
| psu.edu
A discovery that uncovered the surprising way atoms arrange themselves and find their preferred neighbors in multi-principal element alloys could enable engineers to “tune” these unique and useful materials for enhanced performance in specific applications ranging from advanced power plants to aerospace technologies, according to the researchers who made the finding.
Ag Progress Days returns for packed schedule of activities, demos and exhibits
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Penn State’s Ag Progress Days is back Aug. 13-15 with a full schedule of demonstrations, activities and learning for agriculture enthusiasts of all ages, including the latest in tech, an expansive trade show and activities for kids of all ages.
Penn College's Clean Energy Center to open Pittsburgh facility in early 2025
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Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Clean Energy Center has announced a new strategic partnership with Pittsburgh Gateways Corp. to bring nationally recognized clean energy workforce solutions to Pittsburgh.
Center for Quantitative Imaging launches computed tomography users group
| psu.edu
The Center for Quantitative Imaging has launched the Penn State CT Users Group, which is open to all faculty, students and researchers interested in harnessing the power of computed tomography for their work.
A Note from Neeli: Penn State steering the future of autonomous vehicles
| psu.edu
Ride along with President Neeli Bendapudi and the faculty and students who are helping develop tech for self-driving cars at the Larson Transportation Institute Test Track.
USDA officials visit Jeff Tech's Farm to Refrigerator training facility
| thecourierexpress.com
U.S. Department of Agriculture State Director for Rural Development Bob Morgan, on Wednesday, visited the construction site of Jeff Tech’s Farm to Refrigerator program training facility. This article mentions Penn State research.
Extension team earns national award for work on active transportation plan
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A Penn State Extension team won a 2024 Excellence in Teamwork award from the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals for their project, “Partnering to Create PA Municipal Active Transportation Plans.”
Professor’s new book examines universities’ role in advancing science
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Penn State Professor of Sociology, Education and Demography David P. Baker is the co-author of the new book, “Global Mega-Science: Universities, Research Collaborations, and Knowledge Production,” which charts the spread of the global university system over the past 120 years and how it precipitated the growth of scientific knowledge.
Pennsylvania rural health program receives award for quality excellence
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The Pennsylvania Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program received the 2024 Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project Certificate of Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding critical access hospital state quality reporting and performance.
Commonwealth Campus Undergraduate Community-Engaged Research Awards announced
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Penn State announced the recipients of the inaugural Commonwealth Campus Undergraduate Community-Engaged Research Awards, a new program designed for faculty who specifically support undergraduate student participation in research that aims to improve community well-being.
Can 3D printing impact affordable housing stock? HUD thinks so
| finance.yahoo.com
3D printing could be a path toward faster, less expensive and more efficient affordable housing construction. This article mentions Penn State research.