Nominations sought for award recognizing pioneering materials research
| psu.edu
The Materials Research Institute at Penn State is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Rustum and Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Awards.
Applied Research Laboratory receives national recognition for internship program
| psu.edu
The Student Opportunities in Applied Research program at Penn State Applied Research Laboratory was recently selected as one of the nation’s top 100 internship programs by Yello and Wayup as part of the National Intern Day program.
Complex, hidden landscape mapped a mile under greenland ice
| scientificamerican.com
Scientists have been trying for decades to uncover the true geology of Greenland, an island one-third the size of Australia and almost entirely concealed under mile-deep ice sheets. This article quotes Sridhar Anandakrishnan, professor of geosciences.
Mpox map reveals countries with Clade 1 risk
| newsweek.com
"Its rapid spread in eastern DRC and the reporting of cases in several neighboring countries are very worrying," the WHO's head said in a statement. This article quotes Patrick Gavigan, assistant professor of pediatrics and infectious diseases.
Floods from 'training thunderstorms' lead to dramatic rescues and 2 deaths in Connecticut
| apnews.com
Officials in Connecticut say two women died after being swept away by floodwaters brought by torrential rains that fell there and on New York's Long Island. This article quotes William Syrett, professor of meteorology and atmospheric science.
Penn State welcomes new cohort of Emerging Academic Leaders for fall 2024
| psu.edu
Penn State has announced the selection of 23 faculty members for the Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program for fall 2024. This initiative highlights individuals who have demonstrated exceptional potential for academic leadership and innovation within their fields.
NY's invasive lanternflies are coating the region with sweet, destructive poop
| gothamist.com
Bees collect the sugary goo to make honey, but the caramel-colored feces can wreak havoc on plants and human property. This article quotes Kelli Hoover, professor of entomology.
Why do spotted lanternflies look different? Experts say there’s a simple answer.
| nj.com
Some spotted lanternflies are black, some are red, some have white spots, others have multi-colored wings. This article quotes Amy Korman, horticulture educator and affiliate researcher with Penn State Extension.
Ancient seeds reveal plant migration path from Asia to Australia
| earth.com
Giant fossil seeds reveal ancient plant migration from Asia to Australia, shedding light on Eocene rainforest evolution. This article features Penn State research.
How Australia outpaces America in life expectancy
| earth.com
Learn why Australia tops life expectancy and how the U.S. can improve by adopting similar health policies. This article mentions Penn State research.
Scott named associate director of Institute of Energy and the Environment
| psu.edu
Christopher Scott, a researcher with more than three decades’ experience in international and domestic water, food and energy policy, has been named an associate director of the Institute of Energy and the Environment at Penn State.
Celebrate the world of insects at Penn State’s annual Great Insect Fair
| psu.edu
Take a deep dive into the wide world of insects — including a special spotlight on the Pennsylvania firefly — at this year’s Great Insect Fair on Sept. 14 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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