Sukyoung Lee elected as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union
| news.psu.edu
Sukyoung Lee, a professor of meteorology in Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, was elected as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union. She joins 59 other individuals in the 2021 Class of Fellows.
Schreyer Scholar works to develop sustainable solution to food insecurity
| news.psu.edu
Schreyer Scholar and biological engineering student Vancie Peacock helped create the Schreyer Pocket Garden, a pilot program in which students will grow food that will support the Lion's Pantry at Penn State.
Penn State Extension Master Gardeners support bee-monitoring project in Pa.
| news.psu.edu
The decline of bee populations across the United States has become headline news and is a cause of great concern. The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners are doing their part to increase the baseline knowledge of bee biodiversity in Pennsylvania and to help identify changes in bee communities in the commonwealth.
Warm, wet autumn could mute and delay foliage display in Pennsylvania
| news.psu.edu
Because of the warm, wet summer, trees in Pennsylvania are mostly in great shape. But for the state’s forests to exhibit their most vibrant colors, conditions need to be cooler and drier in the next few weeks, according to a Penn State expert.
Architectural engineer recognized with inaugural national award
| news.psu.edu
The National Institute of Building Sciences presented John Messner, the Charles and Elinor Matts Professor of Architectural Engineering at Penn State, with the inaugural NIBS Distinguished Service Award at their annual meeting on Sept. 28. He was one of six members and organizations to receive recognition by the national organization.
Clarence Lang shares perspective on film and empathy in a new video series
| psu.edu
In a new video series titled “Perspective: Leaders at Penn State,” Clarence Lang, the Susan Welch Dean of the College of the Liberal Arts and Professor of African American Studies at Penn State, reflects on his love for film as an opportunity to develop empathy and compassion for others.
National Science Board vice chair to share vision for future of US research
| psu.edu
Victor McCrary, vice chair of the U.S. National Science Board, will deliver a talk titled “National Science Board Vision 2030: Making a difference for America’s research ecosystem” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18.
Penn State Extension land-use webinar to focus on agriculture in communities
| news.psu.edu
The next web-based seminar in Penn State Extension’s land-use series will examine the benefits of agriculture in communities and how to prioritize agriculture in community land use.
Silicon anodes muscle in on battery technology
| pnnl.gov
One effort toward better batteries for electric vehicles is hitting overdrive, thanks to new findings about the desirable silicon anode.
Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for study of humanity’s role in changing climate
| nytimes.com
The work of Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi “demonstrate that our knowledge about the climate rests on a solid scientific foundation,” the committee said.
EarthTalks to examine fire, climate change and human activity in South America
| psu.edu
Alejandra Domic, postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Geosciences at Penn State, will deliver a talk titled "Holocene fire history in South America: responses to climate change and human activities" at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11.
Zuleima Karpyn named inaugural Donohue Family Professor
| news.psu.edu
Zuleima Karpyn, associate dean for graduate education and research in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and professor of petroleum and natural gas engineering, was named the inaugural Donohue Family Professor.
Lacking a standard unit for light measurement, scientists devised a spectral sensitivity curve in the early 20th century. This graph, representing an "average human observer," mathematically quantifies light. Though imperfect, it remains the standard today, but an update could significantly improve the energy efficiency of lighting. Listen to the podcast.
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