Brune fund dedicated to improving science communication, education, research
| psu.edu
William Brune, distinguished professor of meteorology and atmospheric science, and his wife created the Brune Fund for Weather and Climate Risk Forecasting and Communication.
Penn State leaders promote ‘connection, authenticity, community’ through new video series
| collegian.psu.edu
The series is a way to help faculty, staff, students and the community learn more about Penn State’s deans and what motivates them, what their passions are and what’s shaped them as a leader.
James Wang named distinguished professor of IST
| psu.edu
James Wang, professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, has been conferred the title of distinguished professor, the highest professorial distinction at the University.
New video series highlights game-changing life sciences researchers
| psu.edu
The Huck institutes of the Life Sciences has launched a new monthly series of short video essays to feature highly innovative Penn State researchers who are pushing boundaries and forging new pathways in their respective fields. “Life From All Angles” tells the stories of these risk-takers in a condensed, easy to digest, 5-minute format.
Penn State names 21 new distinguished professors for 2022
| psu.edu
Penn State's Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs has named 21 distinguished professors for 2022.
Lehigh Valley gears up for annual Research Symposium with panel discussion
| psu.edu
Resources are available to students looking to participate in Penn State Lehigh Valley's annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
WATCH: Danielle M. Conway shares perspective on art and conflict resolution
| psu.edu
In the latest installment of the “Perspective: Leaders at Penn State” video series, Danielle M. Conway, dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, talks about her love for collecting artwork and the opportunity that art offers to reflect on other people’s experiences and identities.
Stuckeman School doctoral candidate selected for Rising Stars research program
| psu.edu
Elena Vazquez, an architecture doctoral candidate in the Stuckeman School who is focusing her thesis on the design of kinetic facades that can help improve the environmental performance of buildings, was selected for the Freiburg Rising Stars Academy, which connects early career researchers from around the world to share ideas, network and begin the next steps in their careers.
DOE will build nation's first large-scale facility to turn fossil fuel waste into rare materials for tech
| us.cnn.com
An initiative spearheaded by the Department of Energy is looking for ways to extract rare earth elements from fossil fuel waste. This article quotes Sarma Pisupati, professor of energy and mineral engineering.
Air chemistry data from South Korea field study puts models to the test
| psu.edu
A new analysis of air quality data collected during a field study over South Korea could provide new insights into understanding ozone pollution.
Engineering diversity
| by Paris von Lockette
As a nation, we are not using our population, our personnel resources, broadly in the engineering enterprise. In the current terminology, our engineering workforce is not “diverse and inclusive.”
Proposals being accepted to present at annual Hendricks Conference
| psu.edu
Higher education professionals from across the country who support adult learners are invited to submit proposals for breakout sessions they would like present at Penn State’s annual conference that brings together the advocates of this student population.
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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