Stuckeman School lauded for sustainability focus at international conference
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The Association of Pacific Rim University Sustainable Cities and Landscapes, a network of leading universities linking the Americas, Asia and Australia on issues surrounding sustainability, recently recognized the Penn State Stuckeman School with a certificate of appreciation at the organization’s annual conference in Manila, Philippines, in August.
Extension offers webinar about comprehensive planning in Pennsylvania
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Penn State Extension is hosting a free webinar designed to help the public, landowners, business owners, local municipal officials and planning commissioners understand the importance of comprehensive planning. The webinar will occur from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, and will be repeated from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Farshad Rajabipour named co-editor in chief of civil engineering journal
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Farshad Rajabipour, interim department head and John A. and Harriette K. Shaw Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, will be co-editor in chief for the Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (JMCE), effective Oct. 1.
Eberly College of Science announces fall 2024 Teaching Innovation Awards
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The Penn State Eberly College of Science’s Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education has announced its fall 2024 Teaching Innovation Awards.
Nine new faculty join Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute
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The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) is welcoming nine new co-funded faculty members to Penn State. By helping to support co-funded faculty members, SSRI also supports interdisciplinary research within the social and behavioral sciences.
STEM Libraries announce fall 2024 events for graduate, undergraduate students
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The STEM Libraries at Penn State University Park have announced the calendar of events for the fall 2024 semester.
College of Ag Sciences faculty, students lauded at annual national conference
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Several faculty members and graduate students associated with Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences recently received awards at the 70th annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference in Wooster, Ohio.
Community-driven impact is at the heart of Penn State Center Philadelphia
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Carly Pourzand, the new director of community-driven impact at the Penn State Center Philadelphia, has been deeply invested in Philadelphia communities for more than a decade and said she will continue this work in her new role with the center.
Ask an expert: Climate, weather and energy in the 2024 presidential election
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With the Atlantic hurricane season in full swing and fires raging across the West Coast, the issues at stake — such as resilient infrastructure, diversifying energy sources and the preparation and response to extreme weather — affect individuals and families in Pennsylvania and across the nation, making the subjects a high priority among voters. Penn State News spoke with two faculty experts about the pressing issues surrounding climate and how it may impact voters and their families.
Penn State Sustainability kicks off fall in celebration of student civic action
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Penn State Sustainability is partnering with PSU Votes and local civic groups to kick off the new academic year for students, faculty, staff and the public with the first event in its 2024-25 sustainability public programming. This year’s events open with a focus on the importance of student democratic and civic participation, as seen in a free public film screening and post-film discussion of "Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the State Theatre in downtown State College.
Penn State launches new online, non-credit certificate in sustainability
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Penn State Sustainability has partnered with CWC Continuing Education partners at Penn State Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Lehigh Valley to launch a brand new, online, non-credit certificate focused on sustainability. The synchronous, statewide, 12-week course starts on Sept. 9, with registration closing on Sept. 3.
Seminar series to be held on biostatistics, epidemiology, research design methods
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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute announces its Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design Research Methods Seminar Series schedule for the fall semester. The series features lectures on fundamental research methods in the fall semester and covers more advanced topics in the spring semester.
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