Penn State leaders outline priorities, including research
| radio.wpsu.org
Penn State leaders spoke about the university’s plans for the future during a livestream presentation Thursday, outlining steps being taken across the campuses and colleges, including growing research.
New responsibilities and leadership promotions in research protections
| psu.edu
The Export Control program has moved to the Penn State Office for Research Protections, and both Rachel Lally and Clint Schmidt — who previously held executive director-level positions overseeing aspects of control and compliance in research — have been promoted to assistant vice presidents for research.
Registration now open for Penn State’s marquee materials research event
| psu.edu
Registration is open for Penn State’s marquee annual materials event, Materials Day, an opportunity for the University research community to celebrate past achievements, make connections and peer into the future of materials. The event‘s theme is “Convergence of Materials, Data, Manufacturing, and the Human Dimension” and it will be held Oct. 29 through Oct. 30 at the HUB-Robeson Center and the Millennium Science Complex at Penn State University Park.
Nine researchers named Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellows
| psu.edu
Nine Penn State researchers have been named fellows of the Institute of Energy and the Environment for 2024. The program recognizes and assists the exceptional achievements and unparalleled research impacts of highly successful researchers in the areas of energy and the environment. Nominees for the fellowship were submitted by the University community.
New 'collaborative hub' showcases College of Engineering's West Campus expansion
| psu.edu
The newly constructed Engineering Collaborative Research and Education Building (ECoRE), the latest expansion for the College of Engineering on West Campus at Penn State University Park, is a showcase for collaboration, both in how it was built and how it will be used by faculty, staff and students at the University.
Best solar panels for your home in 2024
| cnet.com
The best solar panels have great efficiency, warranties and performance. Here's how the most popular residential solar panels stack up. This article quotes Daniel Ciolkosz, associate research professor of agricultural and biological engineering.
Penn State Berks faculty receive inter-institutional research seed grant
| psu.edu
With approximately 12% of the population in Berks and Schuylkill Counties living in poverty, food banks are a critical resource for those who face hunger issues. Penn State Berks faculty are collaborating with faculty at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local food banks. The team has recently received a seed grant from the Penn State Institute for Computational Data Sciences as part of the Inter-Institutional Program for Diversifying Research to explore this issue.
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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
| psu.edu
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
| psu.edu
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
| psu.edu
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."
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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