Remembering Lou Moore: Agricultural economics mentor, extension educator
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Long-time Penn State faculty member Lou Moore was highly regarded for his vast knowledge of agricultural economics and policy, his enthusiasm for helping others, and his dedication to building the next generation of agricultural and extension leaders.
Researchers study hedge fund model for complex societal problems
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Two Penn State researchers developed a hedge fund model that features an ever-growing prize and patent repository that could then be aimed at solving problems that have broad societal value, such as curing diseases and tackling environmental challenges.
Spring graduate seminar to draw on Easterling's NSF geosciences experiences
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A spring 2022 graduate seminar focusing on Earth systems will draw on the experiences of William Easterling’s four-year appointment at the National Science Foundation, where he served as the assistant director and head of the Directorate for Geosciences.
Student Farm moves to Student Affairs and collaborative governance structure
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After five years as a developing program, the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm at Penn State has transitioned to a new administrative home and collaborative governance structure.
Recreational and survey-grade GPS units available on loan through Libraries
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The Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information at Penn State University Libraries now has four models of GPS units available on loan for recreational and research purposes.
Documentary written by Anthropology professor receives accolades
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“Land and Water Revisited,” a documentary written, directed and produced by Kirk French, Penn State teaching professor of anthropology, was recently named Best Feature Film of the Americas during the 2021 Quetzalcoatl Indigenous International Film Festival.
Omicron's 'wacko' combination of mutations has scientists split over whether it developed in humans or animals
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The Omicron variant may have emerged in an immunocompromised host, but scientists haven't ruled out the idea that it originated in animals.
North Atlantic hurricanes have become more frequent amid warming
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Climate scientists have long debated whether the North Atlantic has experienced more frequent hurricanes over the last century, given uncertainties in the reliability of historical data. But new research suggests the increase is real.
Cover crops make vineyards more sustainable; strategy can be marketing tool
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Growing cover crops under grapevines in vineyards can reduce erosion, enhance soil health, reduce herbicide use and improve water quality, according to a team of Penn State researchers, who suggest that growers can promote improved sustainability in production as part of a marketing strategy that may result in consumers being willing to pay more for wine.
Penn State study finds deer infected with COVID-19 at high levels, hitting 80% last hunting season
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Suresh Kuchipudi, a professor of virology at Penn State, is one of the lead researchers of a study of SARS-CoV-2 in white-tailed deer in Iowa in 2020-21. They found that the number of deer samples that tested positive increased over time, reaching 80% by the end of the year.
College of Ag Sciences helps students offset carbon footprint when traveling
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A new program in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is helping students reduce their carbon footprints while studying abroad.
New infrastructure grant received for evidence-based policymaking
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Penn State’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative has been awarded a $1.4 million infrastructure grant supporting the transition and development of state-of-the-art tools to accelerate evidence-informed policymaking.