Penn State Extension agricultural guide receives national award for excellence
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Penn State Extension recently was lauded by the Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals for a publication on conservation funding for farmers and conservation professionals.
AI and the Economy Initiative builds momentum with second workshop
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Penn State’s AI and the Economy Initiative hosted nearly 350 researchers from academia and the public sector to examine the economic and societal impacts of artificial intelligence.
Penn State Berks students conduct impactful research across diverse fields
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At Penn State Berks, students are conducting research that makes an impact, from emotional regulation in children to microbial life in the Blue Marsh Watershed. This past year, more than 100 Penn State Berks students conducted undergraduate research beyond the classroom, mentored by more than one quarter of the college’s faculty.
How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers
| by Mike Helbing
Pennsylvania has become a hot spot for data center proposals and public backlash about where to build them.
Recreation, park and tourism management faculty receives award for research
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Andrew Mowen, professor of recreation, park, and tourism management, received the Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award from the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation for his work shaping the future of parks and recreation through influential research, statewide impact and mentorship of professionals.
Huck names Leadership Fellows for 2026-27
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The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences has selected three faculty members to serve as Huck Leadership Fellows for the 2026-27 academic year. The competitive program prepares faculty for future leadership roles while engaging them in strategic initiatives that advance interdisciplinary research at Penn State.
Pinto Duarte named interim head of Department of Architecture
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José Pinto Duarte, Stuckeman Chair in Design Innovation and director of the Stuckeman Center for Design Computing at Penn State, has been appointed interim head of the Department of Architecture in the Stuckeman School, College of Arts and Architecture, effective July 1.
Scientists have detected something deeply alarming at the bottom of the ocean
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Climate researchers are increasingly worried about weakening ocean currents in the North Atlantic, though split on what's causing them.
Virtual Speaker Session to highlight research in Earth and mineral sciences
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Lee Kump, dean of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State, will explore how research is making a strong impact on students and society in the next session of the Alumni Association's Virtual Speaker Series on June 23 from noon to 1:00 p.m. Registration is now open.
Treats to concrete: Penn State Bakery to use grad student’s carbon capture tech
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Matthew Hollingham, a third-year doctoral student in architectural engineering, has developed a carbon capture system that collects carbon dioxide (CO2) from flue gas — a byproduct of boilers that contains water vapor, CO2, and nitrogen — and converts it into materials that can be used to make concrete. The system is expected to start operating this fall at the Penn State Bakery, helping to pave the way for carbon capture and utilization.
Harrisburg names School of Science, Engineering and Technology director
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Penn State Harrisburg recently announced the appointment of Shirley Clark as director of the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, effective May 1.
Penn State York launches Smart Systems Integration Lab
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The Smart Systems Integration Lab at Penn State York is preparing students to tackle real-world engineering challenges through research focused on transportation and smart city technologies.