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.”
Giant fossil seeds from Borneo record ancient plant migration
| psu.edu
Ancient fossil beans about the size of modern limes, and among the largest seeds in the fossil record, may provide new insight into the evolution of today’s diverse Southeast Asian and Australian rainforests, according to Penn State researchers who identified the plants.
Aug. 21 webinar to cover finding the right audience for community planning ideas
| psu.edu
For years, planners and community development professionals have sought support from elected officials for their ideas. This traditional approach often has left innovative ideas behind and the people advancing them disheartened and devalued, according to organizers of an Aug. 21 Penn State Extension land-use webinar.
Bringing health care back to a rural Pennsylvania community
| psu.edu
Penn State researchers, physicians and medical students came together to start up the LION Mobile Clinic, a mobile clinic providing care to the rural community of Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania.
Debby could hit Philly with rain Friday, severe thunderstorm watch in effect Tuesday
| whyy.org
Tropical Storm Debby is forecast to travel through the Mid-Atlantic region later this week. The storm will also ‘supercharge’ rainstorms Tuesday. This article quotes Gregory Jenkins, professor of meteorology & atmospheric science and geography.
Bird Flu cases are on the rise. Should I cancel my travel plans?
| outsideonline.com
I'm planning to climb a bunch of fourteeners in Colorado, but bird flu is all over the state right now—is it safe for me to go? This article quotes Troy Sutton, assistant professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences.
Atoms in advanced alloys find preferred neighbors when solidifying
| psu.edu
A discovery that uncovered the surprising way atoms arrange themselves and find their preferred neighbors in multi-principal element alloys could enable engineers to “tune” these unique and useful materials for enhanced performance in specific applications ranging from advanced power plants to aerospace technologies, according to the researchers who made the finding.
Are Japanese beetles feasting on your garden? How to keep them at bay in Pennsylvania
| newsbreak.com
If left uncontrolled, the beetles can tear through gardens and even kill some plants or trees. This article quotes Penn State Extension expertise.
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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