Researchers, staff work with Pittsburgh municipalities to predict geohazards
| psu.edu
Penn State students, Carnegie Mellon students, Penn State faculty and staff from the Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State are collaborating to use existing fiber optic cables to predict dangerous geohazards like flooding, landslides and sinkholes in Pittsburgh. They're also asking for the community's help.
Grant to help Penn State to build semiconductor workforce in Pennsylvania
| psu.edu
The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded $600,000 to Penn State’s Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance to develop a series of educational courses, workshops and paid academic and industrial internships focused on workforce development in Pennsylvania for the growing semiconductor industry.
College of Ag Sciences soil judging team lets students dig deep
| psu.edu
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences offers unique opportunities for hands-on learning, such as the soil judging team, which provides students interested in soil science with a way to develop field interpretation skills while having fun.
Researchers react: Science fact versus fiction in new ‘Twisters’ film
| psu.edu
How does Hollywood’s treatment of tornadoes compare to the science behind the phenomena? In this video, Penn State expert tornado scientists and student storm chasers react to the new “Twisters” film, separating science fact from science fiction.
What researchers have learned about the Spotted Lanternfly
| witf.org
Aired; August 7th, 2024.It’s been ten years since the spotted lanternflies began showing up in Pennsylvania. This article and episode of "The Spark" features an interview with Brian Walsh, educator with Penn State Extension.
Spotted lanternfly reports drop about 75% across Pa., but Allegheny County still leads the state
| post-gazette.com
“Don’t expect swarming now. Wild swarming typically occurs in mid- to late-September.” This article quotes Sandy Feather, educator with Penn State Extension, and Holly Shugart, postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Entomology.
What’s to love about vultures? Conservationist, author offers insight
| psu.edu
Vultures may not have warm and fuzzy associations for most people, but author and conservationist Katie Fallon hopes to create new appreciation for the much-maligned birds in an Aug. 17 talk at Penn State’s Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center.
Two engineering faculty members named fellows of STEM leadership program
| psu.edu
Two Penn State College of Engineering faculty members — Jacqueline O'Connor, professor of mechanical engineering, and Parisa Shokouhi, professor of engineering science and mechanics — were selected as part of the 2024-25 cohort of Drexel University’s Executive Leadership in Academic Technology, Engineering and Science program.
Why North Jersey may have to stomp more spotted lanternflies than the rest of the state
| northjersey.com
Northeast New Jersey is seeing the highest populations of spotted lanternfly in the state this year, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture says. This article features Penn State research and quotes Julie Urban, associate research professor of entomology.
Texas reservoir water levels are hitting record lows. Here's why
| newsweek.com
As of August 7, Amistad International Reservoir is 25.2 percent full, and Falcon International Reservoir is 13.3 percent full. This article quotes Erica Smithwick, Distinguished Professor of Geography, and Antonia Hadjimichael, assistant professor of geosciences.
Inaugural GSV x Penn State AI conference to be held Sept. 22-25 in Philadelphia
| psu.edu
Education professionals, entrepreneurs and AI-industry experts are invited to attend the inaugural East Coast Global Silicon Valley (GSV) x Penn State event. The Global Impact Forum will be held Sept. 22-25 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
Ag Sciences researchers win award for ‘superior’ paper from engineering society
| psu.edu
Long He, assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, and colleagues in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences recently received a 2024 Superior Paper Award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers for their research presentation titled, “An Advanced Robotic System for Precision Chemical Thinning of Apple Blossoms.”
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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