2025 IEE Seed Grant Program accepting energy, environmental project proposals
| psu.edu
Proposals are now being accepted for Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment’s 2025 Seed Grant Program. The deadline is Dec. 9.
Penn State Sustainability to screen 'Newtok' for Intersections Film Series
| psu.edu
Penn State Sustainability’s (SustainPSU) Intersections Film Program returns at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 with its screening of “Newtok.” The film will be screened online on Zoom and is free and open to the public with pre-registration.
Once-rare infection spread by tick bites on the rise in the US... and it's already reached the UK, warn experts
| dailymail.co.uk
Every year the tick-borne disease babesiosis, sometimes referred to as 'American malaria', has increased by an average of 9 per cent between 2015 and 2022 in the US. This article features Penn State research.
Video: Hurricane Milton sucks water out of Tampa Bay
| yahoo.com
Tampa Bay experienced a rare reverse storm surge as Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening. This article quotes Peter Stempel, associate professor in landscape architecture.
It’s time to redesign hurricane season’s most recognizable graphic
| fastcompany.com
The ‘cone’ has been a staple in hurricane communication, but many meteorologists believe it’s misleading. This article quotes Rob Lydick, a forecaster for Weather World at Penn State.
Three Minute Thesis competition provides lasting impact for graduate students
| psu.edu
Graduate students took away positive experiences participating in Penn State’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis competition this past spring.
Retiring coal plants with climate and equity in mind
| engineering.princeton.edu
Facing competition from cheap natural gas and a growing renewables market, coal-fired power plants are on the decline in the United States. This article features a multi-university research team that includes Penn State.
Penn State celebrates promotions of 254 faculty
| psu.edu
Recently promoted faculty were joined by their families and colleagues for a celebration of their accomplishments and contributions to Penn State in the Bryce Jordan Center’s 1855 Room. Teaching, clinical, research and library faculty, who account for more than half of all faculty at Penn State, came from across the commonwealth to celebrate their promotions.
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences faculty honored by national society
| psu.edu
Two faculty members in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Ali Demirci and Juliana Vasco-Correa, recently received awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
Looking to the future, Master Watershed Steward emphasizes conservation
| psu.edu
As a self-described outdoor person, Penn State Master Watershed Steward volunteer Sue Nielsen not only understands the importance of protecting natural resources for future generations but also sees that everyone has an active role to play in conservation.
Two-part celebration to honor career of EMS professor Alan Taylor
| psu.edu
Penn State’s Earth and Environmental Systems Institute will host a two-part celebration to honor the career of Alan Taylor, professor emeritus of forest ecology. The first is a symposium from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, in 112 Walker Building, and the second, a “Celebration of Achievements,” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Mount Nittany Winery.
Penn State professor Susan Brantley named a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania
| psu.edu
Susan Brantley, an Evan Pugh University Professor and Barnes Professor of Geosciences at Penn State, is one of 11 inductees named a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania for 2024. She was recognized Sept. 25 at the Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania’s annual luncheon held in the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg.
Flooding is the world's most devastating natural disaster, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Millions of Americans live in high-risk flood zones, with the threat amplified by climate change and aging infrastructure. This episode explores how innovative computer modeling and visualizations can help communities plan for future flood risks and develop effective response strategies. Listen to the podcast.
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