Stuckeman School lauded for sustainability focus at international conference
| psu.edu
The Association of Pacific Rim University Sustainable Cities and Landscapes, a network of leading universities linking the Americas, Asia and Australia on issues surrounding sustainability, recently recognized the Penn State Stuckeman School with a certificate of appreciation at the organization’s annual conference in Manila, Philippines, in August.
New bee species found in Pennsylvania
| pennlive.com
Multiple new species of bees have been discovered in the Keystone State. This article quotes Margarita López-Uribe, associate professor of entomology.
Scientists make breakthrough discovery with the power to permanently change plastic pollution: 'Transforming ... pollutants into valuable, reusable chemicals'
| thecooldown.com
Experts from a collection of universities have their laser beams aimed at the world's massive plastic pollution problem. And the result of their experiments could one day be realized each time we hit "save" on our devices. This article mentions Penn State research.
Spotted Lanternflies are back — but how bad are they this year?
| pittsburghmagazine.com
The invasion is beginning. But just how big of an invasion of Spotted Lanternflies Pittsburgh will experience remains to be seen. This article quotes Sandy Feather, educator with Penn State Extension.
Extension offers webinar about comprehensive planning in Pennsylvania
| psu.edu
Penn State Extension is hosting a free webinar designed to help the public, landowners, business owners, local municipal officials and planning commissioners understand the importance of comprehensive planning. The webinar will occur from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, and will be repeated from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Teresa Sylvina named attending veterinarian for laboratories at Penn State
| psu.edu
Teresa Sylvina has been named the new attending veterinarian for laboratory animals under the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and research professor in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences.
Farshad Rajabipour named co-editor in chief of civil engineering journal
| news.engr.psu.edu
Farshad Rajabipour, interim department head and John A. and Harriette K. Shaw Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, will be co-editor in chief for the Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (JMCE), effective Oct. 1.
Eberly College of Science announces fall 2024 Teaching Innovation Awards
| psu.edu
The Penn State Eberly College of Science’s Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education has announced its fall 2024 Teaching Innovation Awards.
How long should you watch for mite bites in Chicago area? What to know after cicadas sparked wave of oak leaf mites
| nbcchicago.com
How long should Chicago-area residents be on the lookout for mite bites related to the region's historic cicada invasion? This article mentions Penn State research.
Nine new faculty join Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute
| psu.edu
The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) is welcoming nine new co-funded faculty members to Penn State. By helping to support co-funded faculty members, SSRI also supports interdisciplinary research within the social and behavioral sciences.
Research teams receive $1.1 million to study microbiomes in agriculture
| psu.edu
Two Penn State-led research teams have received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture for projects investigating the ways microbiomes — the microorganisms in a particular environment, such as in soil or a living organism — can affect disease dynamics in agriculture.
How volunteers are restoring Pennsylvania’s trails to withstand climate change
| stateimpact.npr.org
On a muggy August evening at Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve in York County, a lawyer, an insurance officer and a new grandma were among the trail-wo […]
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