When crisis creates opportunity with Dr. Clarence Lang, Penn State
| diverseeducation.com
In this episode of In the Margins, Dean Clarence Lang of Penn State discusses several issues related to the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty.
An analysis of 500 million words explains who controls the policy agenda
| psu.edu
In "Hijacking the Agenda: Economic Power and Political Influence," Chris Witko, professor of public policy and political science and associate director of the School of Public Policy, explains how the wealthy wield power to influence the congressional agenda and the policymaking process.
Landscape architecture professor, director of Geodesign program to retire
| psu.edu
Kelleann Foster, a long-time professor of landscape architecture in the Stuckeman School and the director of the online geodesign graduate program, is set to retire from Penn State on Dec. 31.
Deep learning to make nanoscale designs more robust against defects
| psu.edu
Optical metasurfaces, made up of nanoscale components, change the behavior of light hitting them to produce unique effects. A team of Penn State researchers developed a method to account for the drawbacks of manufacturing defects before they've occurred to enable metasurface designs that can perform well despite them.
Lee Kump shares perspective on diving and discovery in Penn State video series
| psu.edu
In a video series titled “Perspective: Leaders at Penn State,” Lee Kump, John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State, reflects on his love for diving as an opportunity to experience the joy of discovery — and to come back with your eyes wide open.
New chemical engineering faculty to explore sustainable fuels, depollution
| psu.edu
Two new faculty members will join the Penn State Department of Chemical Engineering. Gina Noh and Ezra Clark will start in their new roles on Jan. 1, 2022.
Recreational and survey-grade GPS units available on loan through Libraries
| psu.edu
The Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information at Penn State University Libraries now has four models of GPS units available on loan for recreational and research purposes.
College of Ag Sciences helps students offset carbon footprint when traveling
| psu.edu
A new program in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is helping students reduce their carbon footprints while studying abroad.
New infrastructure grant received for evidence-based policymaking
| psu.edu
Penn State’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative has been awarded a $1.4 million infrastructure grant supporting the transition and development of state-of-the-art tools to accelerate evidence-informed policymaking.
Stuckeman School professor receives research grant for biodegradable structures
| psu.edu
A research team led by Benay Gürsoy, assistant professor of architecture, was awarded the American Institute of Architects Upjohn Research Initiative grant to advance the study of biodegradable building composites made from mycelium, which comes from the root of fungi.
Growing Impact podcast explores transition away from coal-fired power plants
| psu.edu
On the latest Growing Impact podcast, Emily Pakhtigian discusses a new research project that is investigating how the transition away from coal-fired power plants is impacting the environment and health of communities in Pennsylvania.
How a summer of extreme weather reveals a stunning shift in the way rain falls in America
| news.yahoo.com
A USA TODAY analysis of a century of precipitation data show how, East of the Rockies, more rain is falling—and in more intense bursts.
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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