Penn State professor receives National Medal of Science for climate research
| pennlive.com
Richard Alley, famous for his studies of polar ice cores, was one of this year's awardees. Founded by Congress in 1959, the medal is issued by the National Science Foundation to those who have made “outstanding contributions to knowledge.”
$1.23M NASA grant to support improving satellite weather forecasting with AI
| psu.edu
A team led by a Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology researcher received a $1.23 million grant from NASA to improve atmosphere and ocean forecasts by incorporating AI and satellite data into current forecasting models.
Elevated levels of radium found in western Pennsylvania’s freshwater mussels
| penncapital-star.com
Sixty-two years ago, Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” connected disappearing populations of bald eagles to the presence of the pesticide DDT in the birds’ food chain. Because bald eagles are apex predators, their dose of the toxic chemical was magnified and became fatal to their ability to reproduce. This article quotes Nathaniel Warner, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering.
Alley awarded National Medal of Science, highest honor US bestows on scientists
| psu.edu
Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences at Penn State, was awarded the National Medal of Science at a White House ceremony on Jan. 3.
Biden awards three climate experts nation’s highest science honor
| scientificamerican.com
Richard Alley, Lawrence Edwards and David Tilman were among the two dozen honorees who received the National Medal of Science or the National Medal of Technology and Innovation last week.
Undergraduates can now apply for a summer 2025 Engagement Grant
| psu.edu
Undergraduates from all campuses and academic disciplines can apply for funding from the Student Engagement Network for a wide range of projects, research and more. Groups also can apply for funding.
Penn College ready to empower at the Pennsylvania Farm Show
| psu.edu
“Powering Pennsylvania” is the theme for the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show, set for Jan. 4-11 at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, and Pennsylvania College of Technology will be in attendance, sharing its empowering possibilities.
Opportunity: 2026 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Application
Pennsylvania Sea Grant is excited to announce that the application period for the 2026 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship is now open. Graduate students are encouraged to consider the opportunity which provides a one-year, paid experience for highly qualified early career professionals to work on issues related to coastal, marine and Great Lakes science and policy in offices within the executive or legislative branch of government in Washington, D.C.
New Kensington faculty and staff honored for publications, awards
| psu.edu
Penn State New Kensington honored campus faculty and staff at the 22nd Faculty Research Reception held in the Elizabeth S. Blissell Library on Dec. 4. In addition to recognizing faculty and staff publication and awards, this year’s event also featured a panel of faculty researchers who offered remarks and answered questions from attendees.
IST recognizes faculty and staff at annual awards ceremony
| psu.edu
The Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology held its annual holiday party and award ceremony on Dec. 18. Faculty and staff were honored for excellence in teaching, research and service.
2025 BTAA Love Data Week events and Data Visualization Championship, Feb. 10-14
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The "2025 Love Data Week” and the BTAA Data Visualization Championship will be held from Feb. 10 to 14, alongside the Penn State Data Summit on Feb. 12 and 13. The championship offers monetary awards: $300 for first place and $200 for second place in both student and faculty categories. Submissions are due by Jan. 17.
Crowdsourcing hope: Book on community building shows impact of local action
| psu.edu
A new book by Penn State Professor Lisa Silvestri offers a blueprint for taking small steps to build community in the modern world.
Cement, a major component of concrete, is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. Researchers are exploring agricultural waste as a potential alternative to cement, aiming to reduce carbon footprint while also finding new uses for farm byproducts. However, the feasibility and effectiveness of this solution depend on the collaboration between researchers and farming communities. Listen to the podcast.
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