Penn State’s chemical engineering program celebrates 100 years
| psucollegian.com
Penn State’s chemical engineering program started as an “offshoot” of Penn State’s Department of Chemistry, according to professor of chemical engineering Dr. Andrew Zydney’s work “Chemical Engineering at The Pennsylvania
Penn State Sustainable Labs Program kicks off third year with cohort of 21 labs
| psu.edu
Penn State's Sustainable Labs Program, now in its third year, is enhancing sustainability in research labs across the University. The program has expanded to multiple campuses with more than 70 labs and 600 researchers as part of current or past cohorts.
Construction Set to Begin on $89.9M Sackett Building Renovation, Additions at Penn State
| statecollege.com
Work on major renovations and additions to Penn State's historic Sackett Building is expected to begin this month, following approval by the Board of
Patch Project creates 'mini forests' in Beaver County community
| psu.edu
The Patch Project, an initiative between Penn State Beaver and local non-profit Reforest Our Future, aims to restore natural elements to the local landscape. Ten small patches of forest will be planted around Beaver County. The project is being completed with funds from the inaugural Commonwealth Campus Undergraduate Community-Engaged Research Award.
Plan advances for additions, renovation to Sackett Building
| news.engr.psu.edu
The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance and Investment advanced a proposal today (Nov. 7) for renovations and additions to Sackett Building, which borders the southwest edge of Pattee Mall on the University Park campus.
Trustees support new Applied Research Laboratory facility at Innovation Park
| psu.edu
The Penn State Board of Trustees’ Finance and Investment Committee advanced a proposal on Nov. 7 to construct a new Applied Research Laboratory Building on the University Park campus.
Report: Coal-based steelmaking causes hundreds of premature deaths and billions in health costs nationwide
| alleghenyfront.org
The report also found nearly 250,000 cases of asthma annually were caused by air pollution from coal-based steel, such as at U.S. Steel's Mon Valley plants. This article quotes Jennifer Baka, associate professor of geography.
Land-use webinar to address local implementation of active transportation plans
| psu.edu
A Penn State Extension land-use webinar on Nov. 20 will guide local officials on the ins and outs of implementing “active transportation plans.”
Penn State delegation will head to Azerbaijan for UN's annual climate meeting
| psu.edu
Penn State will be sending its second delegation of students and faculty to COP29, the United Nations’ annual climate meeting, which will be held Baku, Azerbaijan, in November.
Public pressure influences whether companies reduce their environmental impact
| psu.edu
The effectiveness of national voluntary programs asking companies to pledge to lower their pollution and greenhouse gas emissions depends on pressure from the public, according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher.
Jason Guilbeault named assistant vice president for research post-awards
| psu.edu
Jason Guilbeault has been named assistant vice president for research, Post-Award Contractual Compliance, within Penn State’s newly created Office of Research Administration Services, effective Oct. 14.
$6.5 million grant advances Penn State Behrend's Project RESOLVE
| psu.edu
A $6.5 million state grant has positioned Penn State Behrend to begin construction of the Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness, an industry-facing research facility and the centerpiece of the college's Project RESOLVE.
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