Penn State Energy and Environment News

Penn State's new engineering buildings

| onwardstate.com

The Penn State engineers got some swanky new additions to their study spots and classrooms.

Faculty invited to join the Engaged Scholarship Community of Practice

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To help faculty navigate experiential learning partnerships, Penn State Sustainability's Sustainable Communities Collaborative and Living Labs have coordinated an Engaged Scholarship Community of Practice. Twice a semester, beginning Sept. 18, an online meeting will provide the opportunity for faculty to meet, learn from each other and experts in the field, and determine upcoming agendas. 

Undergraduates invited to research readiness workshop series

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Undergraduate students interested in research are invited to participate in a series of virtual sessions designed to help them get started, find opportunities and succeed in their research endeavors.  

Are lawsuits effective ways to protect the climate and environment?

| by Hannah Wiseman

Lawsuits are a method used by numerous groups to try to protect the climate and environment, from suing governments to accusing companies of misleading marketing. We spoke with Hannah Wiseman, an IEE faculty member and professor of law at Penn State Law, about these lawsuits and their impact on the environment and climate.

Penn State Sustainability to host photographer, author and alumnus Tim Palmer

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Penn State Sustainability is hosting award-winning photographer, author and Penn State alumnus Tim Palmer on Sept. 18. Palmer will lead a public talk and book sale/signing at noon at Foster Auditorium in Paterno Library and online to discuss his latest book, "Seek Higher Ground: The Natural Solution to Our Flooding Crisis."

USDA grant to fund project developing AI-powered database on water quality

| bradfordera.com

Nitrate contamination in streams, lakes and estuaries is a critical problem in many agricultural watersheds, but water-quality data is limited, making monitoring stream health and making management decisions difficult, according to researchers at Penn State. This article quotes Cibin Raj, associate professor of agricultural & biological engineering.

Penn State research to employ AI to monitor polluted waterways

| lancasteronline.com

Penn State received a four-year, $650,000 research grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use artificial intelligence to process data on nitrate levels in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to better inform those working to cut harmful pollution in local waterways. This article features Penn State research.

Senior vice president for research provides updates on Penn State Research Foundation

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At its Sept. 5 meeting, the Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Research and Technology heard from Andrew Read, senior vice president for Research, about the mission of the Penn State Research Foundation, as well as an update on its activities.

Extension volunteers help Stroud Township save money with stormwater inspections

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A team of Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteers in Monroe County is helping Stroud Township save money while enhancing water quality in the region.

The Page Center, alumnus Larry Foster’s ‘lighthouse,’ celebrates 20 years

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The Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication is celebrating 20 years of enhancing ethics and responsibility in all areas of public communication.

Proposals now accepted for equity, respect, belonging initiatives at Penn State 

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The Equal Opportunity Planning Committee invites Penn State faculty and staff to submit proposals for EOPC funding. The EOPC supports the University’s strategic plan to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging by providing units with investments in programs and ideas.

Growing Impact: Season 5

| Featuring Kaleigh Yost, Nelson Yaw Dzade, Herschel Pangborn, David Hughes, Tieyuan Zhu

Our planet is at a critical crossroads. In Season 5 of Growing Impact, we delve into groundbreaking research with the power to transform our world. This season offers a deep dive into the vast and varied research at Penn State, showcasing its pivotal role in advancing a healthier planet and improving the well-being of people everywhere.