Recreational and survey-grade GPS units available on loan through Libraries
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The Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information at Penn State University Libraries now has four models of GPS units available on loan for recreational and research purposes.
Documentary written by Anthropology professor receives accolades
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“Land and Water Revisited,” a documentary written, directed and produced by Kirk French, Penn State teaching professor of anthropology, was recently named Best Feature Film of the Americas during the 2021 Quetzalcoatl Indigenous International Film Festival.
North Atlantic hurricanes have become more frequent amid warming
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Climate scientists have long debated whether the North Atlantic has experienced more frequent hurricanes over the last century, given uncertainties in the reliability of historical data. But new research suggests the increase is real.
College of Ag Sciences helps students offset carbon footprint when traveling
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A new program in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is helping students reduce their carbon footprints while studying abroad.
Penn State expands WEF nexus activities through Colombian partnership
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In mid-October, a delegation from La Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano in Bogotá, Colombia, visited Penn State to participate in a week-long WEF-Nexus (water-energy-food nexus) Colombia Partnership Meeting.
Growing Impact podcast explores transition away from coal-fired power plants
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On the latest Growing Impact podcast, Emily Pakhtigian discusses a new research project that is investigating how the transition away from coal-fired power plants is impacting the environment and health of communities in Pennsylvania.
How a summer of extreme weather reveals a stunning shift in the way rain falls in America
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A USA TODAY analysis of a century of precipitation data show how, East of the Rockies, more rain is falling—and in more intense bursts.
$500,000 gift supports creation of engineering entrepreneurship hub
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Peter and Angela Dal Pezzo believe engineers make great entrepreneurs. This personal principle motivated the couple to contribute to the College of Engineering West Campus expansion. Their $500,000 gift will name the Entrepreneurship Office Suite and Conference Room in the West 2 building, slated to open in 2023.
Physics-informed deep learning to assess carbon dioxide storage sites
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A Penn State-led research team combined an artificial intelligence technique with an understanding of physics to develop an efficient, cost-effective predictive modeling approach. They published their results in the Journal of Contaminant Hydrology.
A world of aquatic discovery: Penn State coral research
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From Curaçao to Palau, the Caribbean to the western Pacific, Penn State scientists study the so-called rain forests of the seas — coral reefs, collectively one of the world’s most diverse habitats and home to an estimated 25% of all marine species. Led by biology professors Iliana Baums, Roberto Iglesias-Prieto, Todd LaJeunesse and Mónica Medina in the Penn State Eberly College of Science, the University’s coral research group is known the world round.
Institute accepting seed grant proposals for AI, computational science projects
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Penn State faculty from all campuses can apply now through Jan. 23, 2022, for seed grants through the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences. Special consideration will be given to projects focusing on artificial intelligence, predictive modeling, AI for computing infrastructure, human-centered AI or responsible data science.
ICDS Fall Symposium speakers offer insights on digital fairness
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Experts from industry and academia offered their insights and led panel discussions on ways to improve digital fairness at the recent Institute for Computational and Data Sciences Fall Symposium.
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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