Why 100-degree heat is so dangerous in the United Kingdom
| npr.org
"We're used to treating hot spells as a chance to go play in the sun," said a top government scientist. "Our lifestyles and our infrastructure are not adapted to what is coming." This article quotes Larry Kenney, professor of physiology and kinesiology, and Marie Underhill Noll Chair in Human Performance.
Students bring international focus to Pittsburgh’s high-performance buildings
| psu.edu
Students from South West College, Northern Ireland, joined Penn State students in Pittsburgh to learn best practices in energy efficient design during the High-Performance Building Summer Camp, a joint initiative between the Penn State Center Pittsburgh, Penn State-led Global Building Network, South West College, and the Green Building Alliance in Pittsburgh.
City of Erie considers glass recyclable & food compost program
| erienewsnow.com
The City of Erie could soon have a glass recycling and food compost program. Dr. Sherri Mason and students at Penn State Behrend are collecting data to determine if the program should be established in Erie.
Heat wave likely to spur air conditioner sales
| news.yahoo.com
Supply is not an issue - but the cost to run air conditioning might be. This article, quotes Renne Obringer, assistant professor of energy and mineral engineering.
Researchers develop framework to study ozone levels on realistic indoor surfaces
| psu.edu
A Penn State-led research collaboration set out to improve the understanding of indoor ozone concentrations by modeling how the pollutant interacts with common indoor surfaces, such as carpet.
Environmentalists hail latest Pennsylvania budget, even as a key climate program is on hold
| stateimpact.npr.org
Pennsylvania’s new state budget gives more money to environmental agencies and a chunk to put toward a maintenance backlog at state parks.
Penn College amplifies role in meeting automotive workforce needs
| psu.edu
Two representatives of Pennsylvania College of Technology traveled to the nation’s capital on July 13, detailing the institution’s efforts to meet the challenges of recruiting and preparing students for careers as qualified technicians in the increasingly complex world of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Would food composting and glass recycling work in Erie? A college professor is studying it
| news.yahoo.com
Through late July, Penn State Behrend professor Sherri "Sam" Mason and four student interns are collecting glass/food compost in west Erie.
Applications for faculty research travel support now being accepted
| psu.edu
The Center for Global Studies and Humanities Institute are offering Global Humanities Research Impact Grants of up to $5,000 to support international travel by Penn State scholars conducting advanced global humanities research.
Women empowering women in STEM
| by Li Li
The path to a successful career in science can be challenging. Finding one's passion can also be difficult. Fortunately, there are people who can offer their guidance and help along the way to both a successful career and fulfilling one. Li Li reflects on her journey and the many women who walked it with her.
Penn State Berks students receive LION STEM scholarship for engineering
| psu.edu
Seven incoming Penn State Berks students were awarded a four-year renewable $6,250 scholarship to study engineering through the Penn State Berks Leveraging Innovation and Optimizing Nurturing (LION) STEM Scholars Program.
Have people perceived ecosystem benefits provided by green stormwater infrastructure?
| by Rui Wang
There is a relatively new way to achieve long-term stormwater control by combining green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) with gray infrastructure to manage stormwater.
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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