PA farmers urged to minimize manure input on fields during winter
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Winter in Pennsylvania brings farmers not only snow and freezing temperatures but stricter manure-spreading regulations to minimize water pollution. Putting manure on farm fields is discouraged during winter months or when the ground is snow-covered or frozen at least four inches deep. This article quotes Robert Meinen, assistant research professor of agricultural sciences and nutrient and manure management Penn State Extension expert.
Ag conservation conference slated for April 1-3 in Harrisburg
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Individuals working in agricultural conservation can dive into professional development opportunities by attending the “ACAP Ag Conservation Con,” April 1-3 in Harrisburg.
Penn State names 10 new distinguished professors for 2025
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The Office of Faculty Affairs has named 10 distinguished professors for 2025. The title recognizes outstanding academic contribution to the University.
Two campuses earn ‘Research Colleges and Universities’ Carnegie Classification
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Penn State Behrend and Penn State Harrisburg have received the new Carnegie Classification for “Research Colleges and Universities” — a designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that recognizes institutions with at least $2.5 million in research and development expenditures from external and internal funding in an average year. Overall, Penn State retained its Research 1 (R1) standing, indicating the highest levels of research expenditures and doctorate production.
Professor’s documentary explores environmental effects on Inuit community
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Kirk French, assistant professor of anthropology and film production/media studies at Penn State, recently completed work on his new documentary, “A Century After Nanook.” On Saturday, March 1, State College’s State Theatre will host a public screening of the film at 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 17 EarthTalks: Translating STEM research to improve K-12 education
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Kathleen Hill, director of the Center for Science and the Schools, and professor of science education, will give the talk, “Center for Science and the Schools: Translating STEM Research to Improve K-12 Education,” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.
Stuckeman School exhibition to showcase urban floodplain communities in Peru
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The Stuckeman School is hosting “Tres Comunidades, Un Rio: Life within Peru’s urban Amazonian floodplains," a traveling exhibition that demonstrates the unique challenges of three floodplain communities in Iquitos, Peru, that are under threat of forced relocation and cultural eradication while also celebrating their traditional ways of living connected to nature. The exhibition, which is free and open to the public, will run from Feb. 17 through March 4 in the Borland Project Space, 125 Borland Building at Penn State University Park.
Earth and Mineral Sciences has strong participation in Sustainable Labs Program
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Eleven research labs in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences have earned "My Green Lab" certifications at one of the three highest levels available: gold, platinum or green. The Penn State Sustainable Labs Program provides educational support and networking opportunities to labs across the University, helping them implement changes to become more energy- and resource-efficient.
'Branching Out: The Power of Trees, Forest Ecology and Community Health' March 8
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At this community event, attendees and panelists will discuss the power of trees to save lives and provide for the future. The panel, featuring two arboretum directors and renowned ecologist and National Geographic Explorer at Large Nalini Nadkarni, will lead guests in envisioning the expansion of tree canopies for resilience in Penn's Woods.
Sustainable Labs Program increases participant engagement, welcomes new labs
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Penn State’s Sustainable Labs Program will host two virtual information sessions on Feb. 18 and 21 to provide an overview of the initiative, answer questions and guide prospective participants through the application process.
Seminar on flood insurance policies to be held Feb. 19
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Steven Koller, postdoctoral fellow in climate and housing at Harvard University, will give the talk, “The Willingness to Pay for Vehicle Flood Insurance,” at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in 157 Hosler Building on the University Park campus.
CA bill would make oil and gas companies liable for natural disasters
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California lawmakers want to hold oil and gas companies responsible for damages attributed to natural disasters, including high-intensity wildfires, under a new bill. This article cites a blog post by Hannah Wiseman, an IEE faculty member and professor of law at Penn State Law.