The Page Center, alumnus Larry Foster’s ‘lighthouse,’ celebrates 20 years
| psu.edu
The Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication is celebrating 20 years of enhancing ethics and responsibility in all areas of public communication.
Ecofriendly glass invented at Penn State secures partner for product development
| psu.edu
LionGlass, a new family of glass engineered by researchers at Penn State, has secured its first corporate partner, a move toward bringing the ecofriendly alternative to standard soda lime silicate glass to market.
$100,000 grant will advance Behrend study of smallest plastics
| psu.edu
The American Chemistry Council has awarded $100,000 to researchers at Penn State Behrend, where a team of polymer scientists is exploring the lower limits of microplastics and their potential impact in the environment, including Lake Erie.
Older women more vulnerable to heat than their male peers, researchers find
| psu.edu
Older individuals are at the greatest risk during heat waves, and older women die more often than older men, a new study by researchers at Penn State found. It was not previously known whether this was due to physiological differences or population differences. The study found that older women are at greater risk than older men and that middle-aged women are as vulnerable as older men.
Proposals now accepted for equity, respect, belonging initiatives at Penn State
| psu.edu
The Equal Opportunity Planning Committee invites Penn State faculty and staff to submit proposals for EOPC funding. The EOPC supports the University’s strategic plan to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging by providing units with investments in programs and ideas.
Training veterans for America’s semiconductor workforce
| psu.edu
Penn State is mobilizing a national training network to meet the nation’s workforce needs.
Growing Impact: Season 5
| Featuring Kaleigh Yost, Nelson Yaw Dzade, Herschel Pangborn, David Hughes, Tieyuan Zhu
Our planet is at a critical crossroads. In Season 5 of Growing Impact, we delve into groundbreaking research with the power to transform our world. This season offers a deep dive into the vast and varied research at Penn State, showcasing its pivotal role in advancing a healthier planet and improving the well-being of people everywhere.
Scientists make breakthrough discovery with the power to permanently change plastic pollution: 'Transforming ... pollutants into valuable, reusable chemicals'
| yahoo.com
Experts from a collection of universities have their laser beams aimed at the world's massive plastic pollution problem. This article mentions Penn State research.
Lanternflies will be hitting their peak soon Lanternfly populations vary widely from area to area and year to year
| app2.cision.com
This is the time of year when our latest bug freakout, the spotted lanternfly, reaches peak adulthood and sometimes congregates into masses of biblical proportions. This article quotes Kelli Hoover, professor of entomology, and Penn State Extension expertise.
Science says a slushy is one of the best ways to cool down on a hot day
| seattletimes.com
It’s a good idea to drink anything that will hydrate you on a hot day. But if you want to cool down as fast as possible, you want to drink ice, experts say. This article quotes Larry Kenney, Marie Underhill Noll Chair in Human Performance and professor of physiology and kinesiology.
Workshops aim to help graduate students present complex research to the public
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Graduate students seeking to improve their research communication and presentation skills are invited to register for an online, faculty-led research communication workshop series. Hosted by the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School, the series will be offered three times in September and October.
Reid A. Berdanier named director of START Lab
| psu.edu
Reid A. Berdanier has been named director of the Steady Thermal Aero Research Turbine (START) Lab at Penn State, effective Aug. 15.
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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