Promoted teaching, research, library and clinical faculty honored at event
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Penn State celebrated the 257 teaching, research clinical, and library faculty who received promotions this year during an Oct. 6 event at the Marriott Foundation Building. Now in its second year, the annual event honors the University’s teaching, research, clinical and library faculty, who account for more than half of all full-time Penn State faculty.
Center for Science and the Schools continues to have impact on science education
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Penn State’s Center for Science and the Schools in the College of Education has partnered with science and engineering faculty for nearly two decades to translate their research into programs for K-12 educators with the goal of engaging Pennsylvania’s students in authentic science and engineering.
Penn State GIS Day to celebrate the power of place Nov. 13
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Penn State University Libraries and the Department of Geography will observe GIS Day — an annual event celebrating the technology of geographic information systems — with events on Nov. 13. With a theme relating to National Georgraphy Awareness Week: The Power of Place, this year’s events focus on highlighting geospatial career perspectives through a career panel, along with presentations that cover geospatial perspectives.
Petroleum engineering faculty receive regional achievement awards
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The Society of Petroleum of Engineers has recognized three faculty members of the John and Willie Leone Family of Energy and Mineral Engineering for their exceptional service and leadership, as well as their significant professional contributions within their technical disciplines at the regional level.
Social Science Research Institute accepting 2024-25 faculty fellows applications
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Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute is now accepting applications for its 2024-25 Mentored Early Career Faculty Fellows Program. The deadline for applications is Nov. 22. Successful applicants will be notified by Dec. 15.
Kichwa indigenous leader Geovanni Siquihua to speak at Nov. 3 Coffee Hour
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Geovanni Siquihua, a Kichwa indigenous leader from Sani, a community in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, will present "Oil extraction and Kichwa indigenous futurities in the Amazon rainforest: The experience of the Sani community" at the Department of Geography's Coffee Hour lecture series on Friday, Nov. 3, in 112 Walker Building and via Zoom.
Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference shines spotlight on innovation
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Penn State students, faculty and alumni entrepreneurs joined with venture firms and startup founders from across the United States for the 2023 Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference, held Oct. 16-17 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey.
Penn State partners with Gov. Shapiro to shape AI governance and strategy
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Penn State has partnered with Gov. Josh Shapiro to provide expert guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) strategies and governance. This partnership aims to leverage Penn State's AI expertise and resources to help shape responsible AI standards for state agencies, aligning with the growing importance of AI technology in governance.
ISO settings and LED dimming impact video quality
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Penn State researchers investigate the impact of pulse-width modulation dimming methods to determine optimal lighting conditions with LED systems during videography.
This rural township wants to make it easier for other places in Pa. to fight injection wells
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A company withdrew a well application in Potter County after public outcry, but local officials argue the state’s review process should change. This Spotlight PA article quotes Hannah Wiseman, professor of law and Wilson Faculty Fellow in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. It was also published by StateCollege.com.
Six Penn State graduate students receive prestigious defense fellowship
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Six Penn State graduate students received a prestigious National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship. The NDSEG fellowship program provides fellows with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in science and engineering disciplines of military importance.
Harrisburg student researches alternative fuel solution in summer program
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Harrisburg student Griffen Martello spent the summer conducting research through the Multi-Campus Research Experience for Undergraduates program. The program allows undergraduate students to conduct a research project in conjunction with a faculty member from their home campus and one from University Park.