Two student teams awarded $25,000 for using artificial intelligence for good
| news.psu.edu
A panel of judges named InsectEye and AI-powered Recycling the winning teams in the 2021 Nittany AI Challenge. The teams will receive a combined total of $25,000 in funding to continue moving their solutions forward.
Penn State Harrisburg to host research showcase, Oct. 7 and 8
| news.psu.edu
Penn State Harrisburg will host the inaugural two-day research showcase, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 7 and 8, highlighting research accomplishments of Penn State Harrisburg faculty, staff and students. Renowned oceanographer and explorer Sylvia Earle will serve as keynote speaker.
Engineering science and mechanics professor receives lifetime achievement award
| news.psu.edu
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, recently honored Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Evan Pugh University Professor and Charles Godfrey Binder Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, with the 2022 SPIE Smart Structures and Materials Lifetime Achievement Award.
Small but mighty: Microgreens go from trendy vegetables to functional food
| news.psu.edu
Starting decades ago as fashionable, high-value gourmet greens, today microgreens have gained popularity among consumers for their nutritional profile and high content of antioxidant compounds. Now, a new study suggests that the tiny plants have the potential to help provide global nutrition security.
Penn State to play key role in Mid-Atlantic NSF I-Corps Hub
| news.psu.edu
The National Science Foundation has awarded Penn State $1.5 million as one of eight universities selected to participate in the Mid-Atlantic NSF I-Corps Hub, led by the University of Maryland. This funding will enable Penn State to expand entrepreneurial training to academic researchers in science and engineering to foster and maintain U.S. global leadership in innovation.
Long power outages after disasters aren't inevitable – but to avoid them, utilities need to think differently
| theconversation.com
Building even more power poles and transmission lines won’t avert outages when major disasters strike.
Ride-hailing services may not always increase traffic congestion, study finds
| news.psu.edu
Ride-hailing services, like Uber and Lyft, are lauded by some for their ability to decrease traffic congestion. Yet, others claim that ride-hailing services increase traffic congestion. A recent study by researchers at Penn State and Boston University analyzed traffic data from across California and found that whether ride-hailing services increase or decrease traffic congestion depends on a variety of factors, including the day of the week and whether the region previously had high public-transportation use.
Program to enhance inclusion and belonging for Penn State STEM professionals
| news.psu.edu
An innovative program to help increase inclusion among underrepresented groups within STEM professions recently received a grant from Penn State’s Office of Educational Equity. The program, known as the Research Professionals Network, or ResearchPros, seeks to bridge communications and strengthen connections between IT and research staff through a community of practice model.
$2 million grant awarded for climate-adaptive infrastructure design
| news.psu.edu
Researchers from Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh were awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a new approach to infrastructure design that uses climate projection models and artificial intelligence to evaluate the likely long-term economic and environmental impacts of infrastructure design choices.
Modeling software for Materials 4.0
| news.psu.edu
Through the IBM Academic Initiative, IBM provides high performance computing services for cloud-based workshop on modeling software to advance the design of new materials, which can drastically shorten development time.
Proposals sought for diversity and inclusion initiatives at Penn State
| news.psu.edu
The Equal Opportunity Planning Committee (EOPC) invites Penn State faculty and staff to submit proposals for EOPC funding to support the University’s diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts and advance the University’s strategic plan with investments in programs and ideas.
Webinar explores benefits of converting traditional lawns to native landscaping
| news.psu.edu
The benefits and challenges of lawn conversion and native landscaping in communities that yield water-quality benefits will be the topic of a web-based seminar hosted by Penn State Extension from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 12.
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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