Traffic causes half the carbon emissions in Gonzales. This climate plan aims to change that.
| theadvocate.com
Jude Graham, a Penn State senior and a native of Gonzales, Louisiana, completed research that found that 56% of greenhouse gas emissions in his hometown come from traffic. This research was part of his academic capstone project for a degree in energy and sustainability policy.
Urbanization not always bad for food and land use diversity
| psu.edu
Widely accepted myths that urbanization negatively impacts food and land use biodiversity are incorrect, according to a team of researchers who developed a framework for evaluating this intersection. Their results could also affect nutrition and food insecurity in urban areas.
Winners announced for 2021 Women in Engineering competition
| psu.edu
The final round of the Women in Engineering Design Competition took place in person at Penn State Altoona's downtown campus on Nov. 13-14.
Four College of Engineering faculty named to Highly Cited Researchers list
| news.engr.psu.edu
For the third consecutive year, four faculty members in Penn State’s College of Engineering were recognized as Highly Cited Researchers by the Web of Science Group: Long-Qing Chen, Bruce Logan, Şahin K. Özdemir, and Donghai Wang.
NYC schools bought weaker air purifiers. Now underventilated campuses are more prone to COVID cases
| gothamist.com
The New York City public schools that rely solely on open windows and portable air purifiers have seen 23% more COVID-19 cases per student and a 29% increase in staff case rates when compared to buildings with stronger ventilation, such as HVAC systems. This story quotes IEE affiliated researcher William Bahnfleth.
Nominations sought for Faculty Scholar Medal
| psu.edu
Penn State's Office of the President has opened the call for nominations for individuals eligible to receive the Faculty Scholar Medal.
Penn State Breazeale Reactor expands in size and in opportunities
| psu.edu
Penn State’s Radiation Science & Engineering Center and the Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering broke ground on a 10,000-square-foot, $9.5 million expansion of the Breazeale Reactor on Oct. 21.
Penn State professor helps spearhead global plant-health conference in France
| psu.edu
If action isn’t taken to protect the health of the world’s plants, the prognosis for some species is poor, especially in regions that lack plant protection policies and extension services, according to scientists who participated in an international workshop and conference that was co-led by a plant pathologist at Penn State.
Penn State Extension jumpstarts community leadership around environmental issues
| psu.edu
What stops people from leading and implementing local projects? How can we encourage volunteers to take action to address climate change? These questions gripped a team of Penn State Extension educators and Master Gardeners, who set out to find answers.
SSRI announces large pilot grants program
| psu.edu
Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute invites proposals of up to $75,000 for innovative pilot research projects that contribute to SSRI’s strategic mission of fostering interdisciplinary research that addresses critical human and social problems at the local, national and international levels.
'Back to the World' Initiative provides funding for education abroad
| psu.edu
Penn State Global’s Education Abroad office is starting a new initiative called “Back to the World.” Students are encouraged to get back out into the world by taking advantage of funding opportunities available through the program, including an opportunity focused on sustainable practices and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Engineers use deep learning to predict earthquakes in the lab
| psu.edu
A team of Penn State researchers led by Parisa Shokouhi, associate professor of engineering science and mechanics, demonstrated that deep learning algorithms, which train with data to generate predictions, could make the ability to predict future earthquakes more attainable.
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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