World Campus student participates in UN climate change conference held in Dubai
| psu.edu
Olivia McMahon participated in a panel about local climate change action and was part of the Penn State delegation at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s 28th annual Conference of Parties, or COP28.
Greenland Ice Sheet lost 20% more ice mass than thought, study says
| axios.com
Scientists may have underestimated the amount of Greenland Ice Sheet melting since 1985 by as much as 20%, a new study found. This article quotes Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor, Geosciences.
Research to help private forest owners manage woodlands for ecosystem services
| psu.edu
Funded by a $650,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a team of forest ecologists and social scientists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will conduct research aimed at helping owners of small- to medium-sized forest tracts manage their woodlands for ecosystem services they deem desirable.
Meteorology professor named president-elect of the American Meteorology Society
| psu.edu
David Stensrud, professor of meteorology at Penn State, has been voted president-elect of the American Meteorological Society. He will be inducted to the post on Jan. 28 during the 104th annual meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.
Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence
| theconversation.com
Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. Building a bridge from academia to legislatures is key to all three. This article was originally written for The Conversation by Taylor Scott, associate research professor of human development and family studies.
Registration open for Graduate Exhibition, Three Minute Thesis
| psu.edu
Graduate students looking to highlight their scholarly achievements, compete for monetary awards and recognition, and hone their communication skills are now able to register for two upcoming University-wide competitions: Penn State’s 39th annual Graduate Exhibition and the inaugural Three Minute Thesis competition.
Patrick Drew named Huck Institutes associate director
| psu.edu
Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics Patrick Drew has been named associate director of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, where he plans to focus on facilitating interdisciplinary partnerships between engineering and medicine.
Matt Parkinson: "I Engineer Design"
| youtube.com
“The Learning Factory allows me to engineer design by providing opportunities for my students that I could only imagine before.” — Professor Matt Parkinson, director of the Penn State Learning Factory, now housed in the new Engineering Design and Innovation Building.
How much of Pennsylvania is covered in water?
| abc27.com
Pennsylvania is covered by 86 percent of woodland and farmland, but how much of the Keystone State is covered in water? This article mentions Penn State research.
Penn State Sustainability releases slate of spring events focused on eco-action
| psu.edu
Penn State Sustainability — SustainPSU — is launching the spring semester editions of its "Sustainability Showcase" speaker series and Intersections film series, focused on this year's theme of "From Anxiety to Action." Both series will provide the Penn State community with opportunities to learn from sustainability leaders and hear inspiring stories of building community around solutions to sustainability challenges, rather than to be paralyzed by anxiety or inaction about the future.
Expanded partnership makes virtual programming accessible across all campuses
| psu.edu
Students, faculty and staff across all Penn State campuses will now have free access to virtual technology programming provided by the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP), thanks to a newly expanded partnership with TCCP spearheaded by Penn State Harrisburg, a longtime member of the council.
SolarFest offers April 8 eclipse viewing, science activities | Eberly College of Science
| science.psu.edu
The Eberly College of Science is partnering with the State College Spikes to host the SolarFest event at Medlar Field at Lubrano 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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