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.
Researchers used 3 popular bottled water brands to test for nanoplastics, the results were alarming
| good.is
The result of the research conducted using a new laser-guided technology is so terrifying that we wish it weren't true. This article quotes Sherri Mason, associate research professor and director of Sustainability at Penn State Behrend.
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.
Penn State Berks faculty receive inter-institutional research seed grant
| psu.edu
With approximately 12% of the population in Berks and Schuylkill Counties living in poverty, food banks are a critical resource for those who face hunger issues. Penn State Berks faculty are collaborating with faculty at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local food banks. The team has recently received a seed grant from the Penn State Institute for Computational Data Sciences as part of the Inter-Institutional Program for Diversifying Research to explore this issue.
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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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