Proposals now accepted for equity, respect, belonging initiatives at Penn State
| psu.edu
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.
Science says a slushy is one of the best ways to cool down on a hot day
| seattletimes.com
It’s a good idea to drink anything that will hydrate you on a hot day. But if you want to cool down as fast as possible, you want to drink ice, experts say. This article quotes Larry Kenney, Marie Underhill Noll Chair in Human Performance and professor of physiology and kinesiology.
Workshops aim to help graduate students present complex research to the public
| psu.edu
Graduate students seeking to improve their research communication and presentation skills are invited to register for an online, faculty-led research communication workshop series. Hosted by the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School, the series will be offered three times in September and October.
Teresa Sylvina named attending veterinarian for laboratories at Penn State
| psu.edu
Teresa Sylvina has been named the new attending veterinarian for laboratory animals under the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and research professor in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences.
Eberly College of Science announces fall 2024 Teaching Innovation Awards
| psu.edu
The Penn State Eberly College of Science’s Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education has announced its fall 2024 Teaching Innovation Awards.
How long should you watch for mite bites in Chicago area? What to know after cicadas sparked wave of oak leaf mites
| nbcchicago.com
How long should Chicago-area residents be on the lookout for mite bites related to the region's historic cicada invasion? This article mentions Penn State research.
Nine new faculty join Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute
| psu.edu
The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) is welcoming nine new co-funded faculty members to Penn State. By helping to support co-funded faculty members, SSRI also supports interdisciplinary research within the social and behavioral sciences.
Research teams receive $1.1 million to study microbiomes in agriculture
| psu.edu
Two Penn State-led research teams have received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture for projects investigating the ways microbiomes — the microorganisms in a particular environment, such as in soil or a living organism — can affect disease dynamics in agriculture.
STEM Libraries announce fall 2024 events for graduate, undergraduate students
| psu.edu
The STEM Libraries at Penn State University Park have announced the calendar of events for the fall 2024 semester.
College of Ag Sciences faculty, students lauded at annual national conference
| psu.edu
Several faculty members and graduate students associated with Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences recently received awards at the 70th annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference in Wooster, Ohio.
Community-driven impact is at the heart of Penn State Center Philadelphia
| psu.edu
Carly Pourzand, the new director of community-driven impact at the Penn State Center Philadelphia, has been deeply invested in Philadelphia communities for more than a decade and said she will continue this work in her new role with the center.
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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