Penn State Energy and Environment News

Landscape architecture faculty honored by international education organization

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Several faculty members of the Stuckeman School’s Department of Landscape Architecture in the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State were honored by the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture at the international organization’s annual conference in St. Louis in March.

Penn State professors document satellite data assimilation, improves forecasts of serve weather

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What started as a conversation between Yunji Zhang, assistant director of Penn State’s Center for Advanced Data Assimilation and Predictability Techniques, and his colleague led to research that could help provide a better forecast for regions where there are little to no areas that have ground-based weather monitoring infrastructure.

Democratic state Senators want to end wastewater dumping on Pennsylvania roads

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The practice is called road spreading and experts testified it’s still happening around the state despite a DEP ban. This article mentions Penn State research and quotes William Burgos, professor of civil and environmental engineering.

Engineering science major pilots new undergraduate concentrations

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Students in the engineering science undergraduate major now have the opportunity to select from eight discipline options when completing their bachelor’s degree in engineering science, from neural engineering or acoustics to experimental mechanics and materials.

Eastern hellbender's absence from Pennsylvania's waterways is warning sign of bigger problems

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Despite being the official state amphibian, hellbenders aren't exactly overflowing in Pennsylvania's waterways these days. This article mentions Penn State Outreach.

Climate Consortium calls for interdisciplinary climate solutions proposals

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The Penn State Climate Consortium has announced a request for proposals for team projects that put proven climate solutions into action through interdisciplinary partnerships.

Electrical engineering professor selected as 2024-25 Fulbright Scholar for Peru

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Julio Urbina, professor of electrical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar for the 2024-25 academic year. He will spend a semester conducting research and teaching in Lima, Peru.

Winners announced in Penn State Hazleton Undergraduate Research Symposium

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Penn State Hazleton’s Undergraduate Research committee has announced the winners of the campus’ 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Held from April 1 to 5 at the Mary M. and Bertil E. Lofstrom Library, the symposium showcased student research or scholarly work performed with Penn State Hazleton faculty members. Works were submitted in two categories: arts, humanities and social sciences and science, technology, engineering and math.

Social Science Research Institute names 2024-25 mentored faculty fellows

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Four Penn State faculty members were recently named the Social Science Research Institute’s Mentored Faculty Fellows for 2024-25. The program supports the career development of early career faculty in social and behavioral sciences to engage in new areas of research and/or the development of new interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at building sustainable research and securing external funding.  

Penn State, Indian Institute of Science announce seed grant program

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Penn State and the Indian Institute of Science are collaborating to enhance academic and research ties through a series of workshops and a new seed grant program for the 2024-25 academic year. Applications for the seed grant program are open until May 20. Projects should foster collaborative and sustainable programs that integrate academics and students from both universities.

Tracy Langkilde appointed interim executive vice president and provost

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Tracy Langkilde, the Verne M. Willaman Dean of the Eberly College of Science, has been named interim executive vice president and provost of Penn State, effective April 15. 

Penn State Extension to host agricultural conservation conference June 4-6

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Individuals working in agricultural conservation can dive into professional development opportunities by attending the “ACAP Ag Conservation Con,” June 4-6 at Toftrees Golf Resort, located at 1 Country Club Lane in State College.