Novel study looks at nitrogen credit trading to spur growth of riparian buffers
| news.psu.edu
Watershedwide nutrient credit trading has been suggested as a mechanism for reducing pollution entering the Chesapeake Bay, but a new study by Penn State researchers suggests that the high cost of producing nitrogen credits through the establishment of riparian buffers on Pennsylvania farmland currently does not provide an incentive for buffer establishment.
Pennsylvania releases new mapping tool to show flood risk
| fema.gov
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania released a new mobile tool, https://pafloodrisk.psu.edu/home/index.html, that provides the latest flood mapping information. The new mapping tool, which can be used from a desktop computer, cell phone, or other mobile device, brings together data from FEMA and across the Commonwealth into one consolidated application.
Penn State biologist and colleagues receive $4M to identify heat-tolerant corals
| news.psu.edu
An international team that includes Penn State biologist Iliana Baums has been awarded a $4 million grant from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to identify corals that are naturally resilient to climate change. This is one of four newly funded projects supported by the foundation that are focused on the conservation and restoration of coral reefs in the context of the climate crisis.
Institute awards 14 computational and data sciences seed grants
| psu.edu
From safe road to exoplanet discovery, Institute for Computational and Data Sciences seed grants are designed to help scientists use the latest computational technology and cutting-edge data science techniques to deepen understanding and develop innovation across fields and disciplines.
'Dive Deeper' biennial water resource conference for educators set for Sept. 23
| news.psu.edu
Educators who teach youth about water resources can get useful information to help plan their curricula by attending Penn State Extension’s “Dive Deeper Summit,” a youth water education summit slated for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 23.
Widespread coral-algae symbioses endured historical climate changes
| news.psu.edu
One of the most important and widespread reef-building corals, known as cauliflower coral, exhibits strong partnerships with certain species of symbiotic algae, and these relationships have persisted through periods of intense climate fluctuations over the last 1.5 million years, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
Penn State announces academic promotions, effective July 1, 2021
| psu.edu
The following is a list of academic promotions for tenured and tenure-line faculty members at Penn State, effective July 1.
Bringing the ecology and evolution of coral-dinoflagellate symbioses into high resolution
| microbiologycommunity.nature.com
Naming nature is necessary to generate and organize biological knowledge. With genetic data, identifying micro-eukaryote species is far less ambiguous now than it was just a few decades ago. Indeed, breakthroughs in reef coral research is improved with attention to the symbiont species.
Share your wild brook and brown trout photos with researchers
| goerie.com
Researchers at Penn State University would like anglers to share photos of their wild brook and brown trout
Artificial intelligence predicts river water quality with weather data
| news.psu.edu
A Penn-State led team developed an artificial intelligence model to forecast water quality in remote rivers and streams, which could lead to a better understanding of how rivers are reacting to human disturbances and climate change.
Chemical engineering professor receives 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award
| psu.edu
Hee Jeung Oh, assistant professor of chemical engineering at Penn State, recently received the 2021 Non-Tenured Faculty Award from industrial and consumer technology company 3M. She will receive $45,000 over three years to support her research.
Three selected as Administrative Fellows for 2021-22
| news.psu.edu
The Administrative Fellows Program offers Penn State faculty and staff the opportunity to work with senior University officers to gain knowledge and experiences pertaining to the challenges of leadership in the academic community. The Administrative Fellows for 2021-22 are Carrie Jackson, Erica Smithwick and Kristin Sykes.
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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