Q&A: The quest to halt neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease
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An estimated 7.2 million Americans — or one in nine people over the age of 65 — has Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, there is no cure for neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and available medications largely target symptoms in the later stages of the disease. In this Q&A, Scott Selleck, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, discusses his research on how neurodegenerative conditions progress and how to potentially stop them.
Penn State MANRRS students shine at national training and career expo
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Eight students from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences moved forward into their futures at the 39th Annual Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences Training Conference and Career Expo, held in April in Memphis, Tennessee.
Ancient temple ruins discovered in Andes pull back curtain on lost society after 1,000 years
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Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of an ancient South American temple they say has helped pull back the curtain on the workings of its enigmatic Andean civilization.
Charlie Anderson to lead Plant Biology intercollege graduate program
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Professor of Biology Charles T. Anderson has been named the new chair of the intercollege graduate degree program in plant biology in the Huck Institutes, succeeding longtime program head Teh-hui Kao.
Seong Kim named chemical engineering department head
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Seong Kim has been named department head and holder of the Walter L. Robb Family Department Head’s Chair of Chemical Engineering at Penn State, effective July 1. Kim’s promotion follows over 20 years of committed service to Penn State as a faculty member, leader and interdisciplinary researcher.
Latest Pennsylvania farm fatality report underscores agricultural hazards
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The Penn State Agricultural Safety and Health Program in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering — which also is affiliated with Penn State Extension — released the annual “Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary” for 2024 this spring. Researchers and extension educators use these data to identify hazards and risks associated with agricultural production and to inform the development of trainings and resources.
O'Connor named acting director of Penn State Climate Consortium
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As acting director of the Penn State Climate Consortium, Jacqueline O’Connor will continue to advance interdisciplinary research efforts that address environmental challenges and serve communities in Pennsylvania and beyond.
Huck announces 2025-26 Leadership Fellows
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Faculty members Jill Hamilton, Wenrui Hao and Gustavo Nader have been named the 2025-26 Huck Leadership Fellows. As fellows, they will take part in a yearlong, high-level professional development program.
Growing Impact: Climate change, extreme heat, and infant health (Preview)
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Full episode release date: July 1, 2025. Heat significantly affects pregnant women and infants, increasing risks like dehydration, heat exhaustion, and developmental issues in children. Expectant mothers are more vulnerable due to physiological changes, while infants face heightened danger because of immature temperature regulation. These challenges are further intensified for families with limited resources. Researchers are investigating these impacts to provide lawmakers with the knowledge needed to create protective measures for these at-risk groups.
Fourth annual Open Champion award winners honored for work with open education
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Six Penn State Commonwealth Campuses recently named faculty members as Open Champions, recognizing their work with open education in the fourth year of Penn State’s Open and Affordable Educational Resources Champion Awards.
Ancient temple ruins discovered in Andes shed light on lost society
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An ancient society near the southern shores of Lake Titicaca in modern-day Bolivia was once one of the continent’s most powerful civilizations. Known as Tiwanaku, the ancient society is widely considered by archaeologists to be one of the earliest examples of civilization in the Andes and a precursor of the Inca empire, but it mysteriously disappeared about a thousand years ago. Now, a team led by scientists at Penn State and in Bolivia have discovered a Tiwanaku temple, shedding new light on what the society looked like in its prime.
New report raises concerns about Coca-Cola's use of AI — here's what's happening
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Coca-Cola employed a surprising AI agent to complete millions of outreach initiatives in the Saudi Arabian market. This article mentions a blog post by the Penn State Institute of Energy and the Environment.