Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
| alleghenyfront.org
The heat is absorbed and released by buildings, roads and pavement. It's worse in neighborhoods with low-income and higher populations of people of color.
Penn State student awarded Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change scholarship
| psu.edu
Joy Adul, a graduate student in the John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State, was one of 20 students selected to receive a scholarship from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Scholarship Programme. The IPCC is the leading international body for assessing climate change.
Twenty-two students receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
| psu.edu
The Graduate School at Penn State welcomes 22 new National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program recipients for the 2024-25 academic year.
Diet quality briefly improved during the pandemic
| earth.com
The experts found that American diets may have improved in quality and diversity following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article features Penn State research.
New action guides to foster success in community prevention coalitions
| psu.edu
Penn State Research Professor Sarah Chilenski has partnered with the Annie E. Casey Foundation to create the Evidence2Success Action Guides, which provide valuable tools to help community prevention coalitions succeed in promoting the well-being of children and families in their communities.
Designing the electricity markets of the future, with Chiara Lo Prete
| resources.org
This article features an interview with Chiara Lo Prete, associate professor of energy & mineral engineering. Lo Prete discusses the differences among electricity markets in different regions of the country.
Different disciplines are a catalyst for innovation at X-Hab 3D
| happyvalleyindustry.com
X-Hab 3D, originally born from a NASA Centennial Challenge and the work of Penn State researchers, focuses on developing expeditionary-grade, mobile 3D concrete printers and, at the time of prior coverage, the company had received a DARPA grant to develop carbon-neutral material formulations for artificial reefs along coastlines.
Architecture department welcomes Spanish architect, educator to faculty
| psu.edu
The Stuckeman School in the College of Arts and Architecture will welcome Spanish architect and educator Amadeu Santacana to its Department of Architecture faculty as an assistant teaching professor, effective Aug. 1.
Abler named head of Ag Department of Economics, Sociology, and Education
| psu.edu
Dave Abler, professor of agricultural, environmental and regional economics and demography, has been appointed head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education at Penn State, effective August 1.
Lasers may completely transform the future of plastic recycling
| earth.com
Using an innovative blend of lasers and 2D materials, the experts have made significant progress in plastic recycling. This article mentions Penn State research.
Emerging research areas refocus Institute of Energy and the Environment themes
| psu.edu
The Institute of Energy and the Environment has revamped its research themes to better align them with the energy and environmental research being done at Penn State and to recognize the importance of community and justice.
This is the deadliest area in Allentown for pedestrians. What makes it so dangerous, and what can be done to fix it?
| mcall.com
Why have there been so many pedestrian deaths in Allentown? It’s a complicated issue that city officials are trying to address. This article quotes Vikash Gayah, associate professor of civil engineering.
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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