Registration now open for Penn State’s marquee materials research event
| psu.edu
Registration is open for Penn State’s marquee annual materials event, Materials Day, an opportunity for the University research community to celebrate past achievements, make connections and peer into the future of materials. The event‘s theme is “Convergence of Materials, Data, Manufacturing, and the Human Dimension” and it will be held Oct. 29 through Oct. 30 at the HUB-Robeson Center and the Millennium Science Complex at Penn State University Park.
Nine researchers named Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellows
| psu.edu
Nine Penn State researchers have been named fellows of the Institute of Energy and the Environment for 2024. The program recognizes and assists the exceptional achievements and unparalleled research impacts of highly successful researchers in the areas of energy and the environment. Nominees for the fellowship were submitted by the University community.
Volunteer finds next ‘career’ as a Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward
| psu.edu
After three “unretirements,” Gary Grahl was looking for his next challenge when he trained — at 70 years old — to become a volunteer in the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward program.
New 'collaborative hub' showcases College of Engineering's West Campus expansion
| psu.edu
The newly constructed Engineering Collaborative Research and Education Building (ECoRE), the latest expansion for the College of Engineering on West Campus at Penn State University Park, is a showcase for collaboration, both in how it was built and how it will be used by faculty, staff and students at the University.
Taylor’s research legacy shines light on California wildfires, forest ecology
| psu.edu
Alan Taylor, the recently retired and now professor emeritus of geography at Penn State, is known as an expert in West Coast wildfires and forest ecology. But he got his start protecting the habitats of two endangered species — the mountain gorilla and the giant panda — before moving his research to the United States. That transition to the dense, dry forests of California wasn't happenstance. It took a civil war for him to make the shift.
Three projects receive Huck Innovative and Transformational Seed Fund grants
| psu.edu
The Huck Innovative and Transformational Seed (HITS) Fund initiative has awarded three high-risk, potentially high-impact project seed funding.
The sky is full of germs
| popsci.com
Beneath a blue sky, near poofs of white clouds, there's a microbial superhighway hidden in plain sight, a new study suggests. This article quotes Jeremy Gernand, associate professor of environmental health and safety engineering.
Best solar panels for your home in 2024
| cnet.com
The best solar panels have great efficiency, warranties and performance. Here's how the most popular residential solar panels stack up. This article quotes Daniel Ciolkosz, associate research professor of agricultural and biological engineering.
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Penn State's new engineering buildings
| onwardstate.com
The Penn State engineers got some swanky new additions to their study spots and classrooms.
Faculty invited to join the Engaged Scholarship Community of Practice
| psu.edu
To help faculty navigate experiential learning partnerships, Penn State Sustainability's Sustainable Communities Collaborative and Living Labs have coordinated an Engaged Scholarship Community of Practice. Twice a semester, beginning Sept. 18, an online meeting will provide the opportunity for faculty to meet, learn from each other and experts in the field, and determine upcoming agendas.
Undergraduates invited to research readiness workshop series
| psu.edu
Undergraduate students interested in research are invited to participate in a series of virtual sessions designed to help them get started, find opportunities and succeed in their research endeavors.
Are lawsuits effective ways to protect the climate and environment?
| by Hannah Wiseman
Lawsuits are a method used by numerous groups to try to protect the climate and environment, from suing governments to accusing companies of misleading marketing. We spoke with Hannah Wiseman, an IEE faculty member and professor of law at Penn State Law, about these lawsuits and their impact on the environment and climate.
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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