College of Ag Sciences research tour explores connection between food, health
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Government and industry stakeholders got a literal taste of the future of agriculture by sampling hydroponically grown greens at one of several presentations during the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences’ annual Legislative Research Tour, held Sept. 25 at the University Park campus.
Stuckeman School seeks interdisciplinary proposals on changing climates
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Faculty and student researchers are encouraged to submit proposals for a research symposium on changing climates, which will be hosted by the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School, March 4-5, 2026.
Innovative smart window technology could reduce heating, cooling energy usage
A research team at Penn State is exploring the development of smart windows that use a unique polymer to block sunlight. On the latest episode of “Growing Impact,” the team discusses how the material works and how these smart windows might change the way buildings are designed, built, and operated.
Oct. 15 webinar to focus on green stormwater infrastructure in Pennsylvania
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Municipal leaders and other interested individuals can learn about current Pennsylvania green stormwater infrastructure adoption strategies to improve water quality and manage runoff at a Penn State Extension land-use webinar slated for noon Oct. 15.
New microorganism survival commission aims to fill critical conservation gap
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For the first time, the International Union for Conservation of Nature is formally including all microbial life in its framework by establishing a Microbial Conservation Specialist Group, which includes Seth Bordenstein, the director of Penn State’s One Health Microbiome Center, and will focus on the survival of species — even the smallest ones on the planet.
Penn State and Ghanaian researchers to host symposium, launch seed grant
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The Penn State & Ghana Symposium: The Power of Partnership will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Millennium Science Complex, University Park. The symposium will feature short faculty talks highlighting existing Penn State-Ghana partnerships and opportunities for new collaborations. The event is free and open to the Penn State community.
Lighting the way for electric vehicles by using streetlamps as chargers
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A team of Penn State researchers created a scalable framework to develop, analyze and evaluate using streetlights as a low-cost, equitable EV charging option.
Growing Impact: Energy-saving smart windows
| Featuring Nathan Keim, Sebanti Chattopadhyay, Patrick Mather
How do you keep a building comfortable without wasting energy? A Penn State team is tackling that question with an innovative smart window. Using a responsive polymer, the window can block visible light, infrared heat, or both—automatically, without sensors or electricity. The technology could dramatically reduce energy use in buildings while giving architects new freedom to design spaces that work with, rather than against, the sun.
Gift launches Angel Network to fuel Penn State commercialization
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A $1.5 million gift from Penn State alumnus and volunteer leader Richard A. Gottscho is launching a new initiative to support Penn State startups and enhance research commercialization across the University.
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to use prescribed fire in its meadow, a first for Allegheny County
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As soon as next week, the Garden will use fire to help control an invasive plant in its beloved dogwood meadow. Prescribed fires also help create habitat for wildlife. This article mentions Penn State.
Oct. 8 seminar to explore usage gaps at farmers' markets
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Xibo Wan, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Connecticut, will lead a seminar on visitor patterns at farmers' markets and prospects for improving access to healthy food. His free talk is part of a series hosted by the Initiative for Energy and Environmental Economics and Policy.
EarthTalks: Understanding mineral composition key to advancing metal recovery
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Thandie Moyo, assistant professor of energy and mineral engineering, will give a public talk as part of the EarthTalks series held by Penn State's Earth and Environmental Systems Institute on Oct. 6.