SSRI announces large pilot grants program
| psu.edu
Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute invites proposals of up to $75,000 for innovative pilot research projects that contribute to SSRI’s strategic mission of fostering interdisciplinary research that addresses critical human and social problems at the local, national and international levels.
How a lab works to seek and destroy the harmful chemicals known as PFAS
| stateimpact.npr.org
With about 4,700 different PFAS, these ‘forever chemicals’ are a formidable issue to tackle. The Center for PFAS Solutions can test for 40 of them.
'Back to the World' Initiative provides funding for education abroad
| psu.edu
Penn State Global’s Education Abroad office is starting a new initiative called “Back to the World.” Students are encouraged to get back out into the world by taking advantage of funding opportunities available through the program, including an opportunity focused on sustainable practices and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Penn State joins $72 million NASA consortium to study Earth system science
| psu.edu
Understanding how Earth and its atmosphere behave in their natural settings and under the impact of human influence is the focus of a new $72 million consortium funded by the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
University Libraries program recognizes tenured, promoted faculty through books
| psu.edu
Recently tenured and promoted University faculty were honored in October through Penn State University Libraries’ Promotion and Tenure Recognition Program, now in its 18th year. The 2021 honorees were recognized at a private event in the Paterno Family Humanities Reading Room at Pattee Library on the University Park campus.
Engineers to sustainably mine rare earth elements from fertilizer byproduct
| psu.edu
To develop a more sustainable process that can retrieve rare earth elements from phosphogypsum, a byproduct of fertilizer production, Penn State researchers were awarded a four-year, $571,658 National Science Foundation grant as part of a collaboration with Case Western Reserve University and Clemson University that totals $1.7 million in funding.
2022 Online Data Summit slated for Feb. 2 and 3
| psu.edu
The Penn State community is invited to attend the online event, “Traversing a Universe of Data,” the University’s Data Summit, on Feb. 2 and 3. Tracks include Uses of Data and Data Literacy; Data Ethics, Security, and Privacy; Systems Technology (Tools and Approaches); Assessment, Evaluation, and Planning; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
EarthTalks to discuss drivers of tropical forest decline in Indonesia, Brazil
| psu.edu
Mark Cochrane, professor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Appalachian Laboratory, will deliver a talk titled "Changing fire regimes in Indonesia and Brazil: the roles of fire and land use in tropical forest decline" at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, via Zoom.
Rock Ethics Institute accepting nominations for 2022 Stand Up Awards
| psu.edu
The Rock Ethics Institute is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Stand Up Awards. The annual Stand Up Awards recognize Penn State undergraduate students for their demonstrating ethical leadership by "standing up" for a cause, idea or belief. Nominations must be submitted online no later than Feb. 4, 2022.
Marie Hardin shares perspective on running and growth in a new video series
| psu.edu
In a new video series titled “Perspective: Leaders at Penn State,” Marie Hardin, dean of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State, reflects on her love for running as an opportunity to find clarity and envision greater possibilities — particularly in the face of challenge and in times of being tested.
How much plastic waste is ending up in rivers? This Penn State researcher wants to know
| alleghenyfront.org
Sherri Mason is calling on Coke, Pepsi and others to take responsibility for their plastic waste.
Growing Impact Podcast explores carbon stored in coastal wetlands
| psu.edu
On the latest episode of the Growing Impact podcast, Lisa Emili, an associate professor of physical geography and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, discusses her seed grant project that focuses on the coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes and the role those environments play in carbon sequestration and climate impact.
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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