2024 Undergraduate Exhibition applications open
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Penn State undergraduates from all campuses are invited to participate in the 2024 Undergraduate Exhibition for Research, Inquiry, and Creative Activity. The virtual exhibition will be open April 15-17, with an in-person component at the University Park campus on Wednesday, April 17.
Penn State approves $115M laboratory renovation
| wtaj.com
The Penn State University Board of Trustees approved the renovation of Osmond Laboratory at its meeting on Friday, Feb. 16.
University Libraries offers spring undergraduate research workshops
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On March 20 and April 3, Penn State University Libraries will present free virtual seminars designed to help undergraduate students conduct and present research. Advance registration is required and all workshops are offered via Zoom.
Q&A with Jessica Menold, a ‘new voice’ for scientific collaboration
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Jessica Menold, Penn State associate professor of engineering design and of mechanical engineering, was named a member of the 2024-26 New Voices cohort of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Penn State awarded $140,000 for biodiversity research, conservation
| wtaj.com
Penn State has been awarded a combined total of over $140,000 of state funding to support its work in biodiversity projects to protect local natural habitats.
Penn State Extension to host webinars on the impact of war on forests in Ukraine
| psu.edu
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting human lives and the environment. Penn State Extension will explore these impacts during its webinar series, “The War in Ukraine: Impacts on the People, Forests, and Environment,” scheduled for noon to 1:30 p.m. Fridays, beginning March 1 and continuing through May 3.
New research pinpoints Antarctica's melty past. Scientists warn it's happening again
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The West Antarctic Ice Sheet once shrank by 450 meters. Climate change is repeating history. This article, originally published by Salon, quotes Richard Alley, Evan Pugh Professor of Geosciences.
Applications open for pilot Provost Endorsement Program Providers for 2024-25
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The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost and the Office of Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs have announced open applications for the Provost Endorsement Program for the 2024-25 academic year. This initiative, part of the University's ongoing efforts to support faculty professional development, invites faculty and academic leaders to apply for the opportunity to lead a program in the coming academic year.
Provost Endorsement Program spring and summer 2024 offerings for faculty
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The Provost Endorsement Program at Penn State has announced its spring and summer 2024 offerings for faculty professional development.
How a legal loophole allows gas leaks to keep on flowing
| e360.yale.edu
A new federal rule will cut major methane emissions from natural gas production. But residents of Pennsylvania’s fracking region contend that the cumulative impact of smaller leaks, which go unreported, will continue unabated, compromising their air, water, and health. This article quotes Jennifer Baka, associate professor of geography and IEE faculty member.
Penn State ranked first for faculty Fulbright Scholars for second straight year
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Penn State has been ranked first in the nation in faculty Fulbright Scholar awards by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, with 12 faculty members offered Fulbright awards for academic year 2023-24.
Plans underway for Penn State AI Week, April 1-5
| happyvalleyindustry.com
Penn State AI Week is set for April 1-5, 2024, with events and activities being planned at Penn State campuses and virtually. “We’re eager to get as much participation as possible for the first-ever Penn State AI Week so we’re planning relevant sessions that are accessible to students, staff, and faculty across all Penn State campuses, both in-person and virtually,” said Penn State AI Hub Director David Hunter.
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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