Penn State grad aims to advance sustainability education across Pennsylvania
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As an undergraduate student at Penn State, Olivia DiPrinzio discovered a passion for sustainability and pursued it to help transform the University’s approach to sustainability education. Now, as a professional, she gets to continue that work.
‘Pennsylvania AgForum’ focused on farm stress and actionable strategies
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Held in State College, the “Pennsylvania AgForum: Taking Action Together for Our Agricultural Community” brought together stakeholders in agriculture, health care, finance, mental health, child care and government. Hosted by Penn State Extension, the event was aimed at building partnerships across sectors to address the financial and mental health challenges in the farming community.
Foraging on the wing: How can ecologically similar birds live together?
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A new study uses modern techniques to revisit a foundational study in biology describing how ecologically similar species of wood warblers appear to coexist peacefully.
Agricultural honor society Gamma Sigma Delta recognizes faculty and students
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The Penn State chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta, the agricultural honor society, recognized faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars and students from the College of Agricultural Sciences during its annual meeting April 3.
Third annual Sustainability Summit to be held April 23
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This year’s Sustainability Summit features an entire day of programming, from noon until 8:30 p.m. on April 23. All events are free and open to all. Come by throughout the day for tabling and games, as well as in the evening for an evening meal, keynote, and film.
Sustainable Communities Collaborative hosts Campus and Community Sustainability Expo
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The Campus and Community Sustainability Expo, a poster-style exposition of academic student projects conducted in partnership with Pennsylvania communities, will be held on April 30 at the Palmer Museum of Art, and is free and open to the public.
Materials Research Institute announces 2025 seed grant recipients
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The Materials Research Institute at Penn State has announced the recipients of the 2025 Interdisciplinary Seed Grants and Transdisciplinary Teaming Initiative awards, designed to support collaborative, high-risk research with the potential for significant societal and technological impact.
Feeling salty? Increased salt stress reduces tomato pest activity
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Increased soil salinity can reduce damage from prominent tomato pests such as the tomato fruitworm, according to researchers at Penn State.
Meteorologist recognized with Undergraduate Program Leadership Award
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Jon Nese, teaching professor and associate head of the undergraduate program in meteorology and atmospheric science in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, is the recipient of the 2025 Undergraduate Program Leadership Award.
Geography and ecology professor receives Kopp International Achievement Award
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Erica Smithwick, distinguished professor of geography and ecology in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, is the recipient of the 2025 W. LaMarr Kopp International Achievement Award. Established in 1995, the award recognizes faculty members who have contributed significantly to the advancement of the international mission of the University. It is named for the late deputy vice president for international programs.
Penn State announces 2025 University-wide faculty and staff awards
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Each spring, Penn State recognizes outstanding faculty and staff with annual awards in teaching and excellence. These awards highlight many of the University's faculty and staff who go above and beyond in their work at Penn State. This year's honorees will be recognized at an invitation-only awards ceremony on April 17.
Climate action program earns Community Engagement and Scholarship Award
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Brandi Robinson, associate teaching professor in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, has received the 2025 Penn State Award for Community Engagement and Scholarship for her work on the Local Climate Action Program.