Officials to address agricultural issues and policy matters at Ag Progress Days
| psu.edu
Governmental officials and industry representatives will join academic leaders and experts to discuss a wide range of issues and policies affecting Pennsylvania agriculture during several events at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug.9-11.
Libraries offers new options for remote access to microformat materials
| psu.edu
Penn State University Libraries has introduced two new ways for patrons to access and save copies of microfilm and microfiche containing information they may need for research projects or other purposes. “Scan on Demand” is one option; remote access to the microform collections is another.
Nanoparticles increase light scattering, boost solar cell performance
| psu.edu
A team lead by Penn State scientists found the nanoparticles boosted efficiency in solar cells they created, but not for the reason they expected. Their research may suggest a new path forward for developing more efficient solar devices.
Architecture professor awarded faculty fellowship to study in Israel
| psu.edu
Ute Poerschke, professor and associate architecture department head for graduate education in the College of Arts and Architecture's Stuckeman School, was awarded a faculty fellowship by the Jewish National Fund (JNF) USA to travel throughout Israel this summer and meet with Israeli architecture professors with similar research interests in support of the JNF’s efforts to boost collaboration between academic institutions in the United States and Israel.
A new Pa. law aims to address old gas well cleanup. It could make the problem worse, critics say.
| stateimpact.npr.org
Gov. Wolf said the law eliminates the state’s authority to impose stricter requirements than what’s needed under Pa. law, even if more stringent requirements are mandatory parts of the federal program.
'Growing Impact' podcast examines relationship between housing, energy, justice
| psu.edu
Two researchers are investigating what an energy transition could look like in Cleveland, a city with substantial segregation, many low-income people and a large rental housing community.
Growing Impact: In pursuit of energy equity
| Featuring Emily Rosenman
Cleveland, like many cities, aims to become greener in the coming decades by decarbonizing infrastructure and using renewable energy. However, implementing solutions has its challenges, from technological to financial. Add to this the challenges of ensuring equity, and the situation gets even more complex.
Penn State colleges rank highly in Academic Ranking of World University Subjects
| psu.edu
Penn State ranks in the top 50 in 14 subject area rankings and in the top 100 in the world in an additional 16 subjects, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, which released its 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects on July 25.
Penn State students earn multiple wins in international AutoDrive competition
| psu.edu
The Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team finished the first leg of the four-year AutoDrive Challenge II, taking home seven top-three recognitions for their preliminary design and simulation demonstration of an autonomous vehicle. The competition took place June 6-10 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
World Campus adds engineering doctoral program
| psu.edu
Penn State World Campus is accepting applications for a new doctoral degree program in engineering that focuses on the practical implementation of engineering research and leadership in the field. The program is one of only a few online programs, according to Sven Bilén, professor of engineering design, electrical and aerospace engineering, and program director.
Researchers get $2M NSF grant to develop Africa water-food-energy network
| psu.edu
A team of Penn State researchers has received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to lead a three-institution team developing the “SustainFood Network,” which will link scientists, communities and policymakers in addressing challenges at the nexus of water, energy and food security in Africa.
Unprecedented heat and stressed grids make dangerous power outages increasingly likely
| huffpost.com
Power grids are dangerously strained, and resulting blackouts could take a deadly toll. This article quotes Larry Kenney, professor of physiology and kinesiology, and Marie Underhill Noll Chair in Human Performance.
Smallholder farmers, despite facing enormous challenges, produce a significant portion of the world's food, especially in regions like Africa and Asia. PlantVillage, a project aimed at empowering these farmers through smartphone technology and machine learning, has grown into a global initiative with ambitious plans to expand its impact and address the growing threat of climate change. Listen to the podcast.
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