Rock Ethics Institute's 2025–26 Faculty Fellowship application period opens
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The Rock Ethics Institute invites applications for its 2025–26 Faculty Fellows program. The program offers a one-course release from teaching during a single academic year to support ethics-related research projects by Penn State faculty.
Climate Science Research Experience for Undergraduates wraps with symposium
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Penn State's 2024 U.S. National Science Foundation-funded Climate Science Research Experiences for Undergraduates ended on a successful note, with 16 students presenting posters on their summer research projects.
Morgan Advanced Materials honored as Penn State’s Corporate Partner of the Year
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Penn State has named Morgan Advanced Materials, a global manufacturer of ceramics and carbon materials, as its 2024 Corporate Partner of the Year.
Extreme weather workshop focuses on saving lives worldwide
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A recent workshop on "Improving the Prediction and Communication of Weather/Climate Extremes in Africa and the United States" was a three-day, hybrid event that brought together weather experts and stakeholders from across the globe to address challenges related to weather related hazards and ways to leverage resources to overcome these challenges. The event was led by Gregory Jenkins, professor of meteorology and atmospheric science and geography.
Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation announces seed grant awardees
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Penn State’s Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation has awarded its inaugural seed grants. These grants are designed to support interdisciplinary research projects that foster collaboration led by Penn State researchers, aiming to make a significant impact on the future of the built environment and real estate practice.
Graphic design students help ClearWater Conservancy develop new visual identity
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Since 2017, ClearWater Conservancy and the Sustainable Communities Collaborative have collaborated on projects that address the non-profit organization’s needs while providing Penn State students with real-world experiences. This semester, graduate-level graphic design students have been redeveloping the organization’s visual identity and providing recommendations for additional aspects of design in print and digital media.
Page Center shares sustainability messaging strategies in new insights report
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Enacting sustainability practices continues to be a key initiative for organizations, according to a new report from the Penn State Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication. The report reveal ways companies can build stronger, more authentic connections with audiences by taking control of their sustainability messaging to shape effective strategies and drive behavior change across all levels of business.
Engineer and transportation expert Ian Lockwood to visit the Stuckeman School
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Ian Lockwood, a livable transportation engineer with planning and design firm Toole Design Group, will give a public lecture on what has become locally known as the “Rethinking 322” project, from 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Wyndham Garden State College, located at 310 Elks Club Road, Boalsburg.
Recycling plastic might sound like a no-brainer. Some environmentalists disagree.
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Mitch Hecht, CEO of International Recycling Group, hopes to have money raised for recycling plant by the end of the year. This article quotes Gamini Mendis, assistant professor of engineering, plastics engineering technology and polymer engineering and science programs at Penn State Behrend.
'Seed to Supper' program transforms lives at the Altoona VA Medical Center
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At the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, a garden yields fresh produce such as corn, tomatoes, strawberries, zucchini and peppers. It is part of the Seed to Supper program, a Penn State Extension Master Gardener initiative that teaches adults on a limited budget how to grow their own food. For one veteran in hospice care, the garden became a lifeline.
Celebrating 100 years of excellence in chemical engineering
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From the Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Building on Shortlidge Road to offices, labs and classrooms around the globe, nearly 10,000 alumni, 500 undergraduate and graduate students, and 45 faculty, post-doctoral candidates and staff call the Penn State Department of Chemical Engineering home. This year, the department is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of a chemical engineering degree program at Penn State in 1924-25 and the first 11 chemical engineering bachelor’s degrees granted in May 1925.
Penn State hosting community engagement and applied research symposium Nov. 7–8
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A symposium centering around community engagement and applied research will take place Nov. 7–8 at Penn State University Park.
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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