From trees to teaching, Cindy Pizziketti makes a difference in York County
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Since joining the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward program in 2017, Cindy Pizziketti has volunteered more than 2,400 hours, the highest in York County.
Schreyer Institute names 2023-24 Teaching and Learning Scholarship grantees
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The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence has named the recipients of its 2023-2024 Teaching and Learning Scholarship conference grants, which provide Penn State instructors of all ranks the opportunity to share their scholarship related to teaching and learning in Penn State courses.
30th anniversary Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures to begin Jan. 27
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The Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures in the Eberly College of Science, a series of free public lectures now in its 30th year, will return to Penn State on Jan. 27. In recognition of the milestone 30-year anniversary, this year’s lecture series, titled “Exploring Scientific Progress Over Time: Revisiting Past Lectures on the 30th Anniversary of the Ashtekar Frontiers of Science,” will look at how science has changed over the passage of time, including updates, breakthroughs and how research fields have evolved.
Here’s what you’re really swallowing when you drink bottled water
| washingtonpost.com
A new study finds that “nanoplastics” in bottled water are even more common than microplastics. This article quotes Sherri Mason, associate research professor and director of sustainability at Penn State Behrend. Similar articles were published in nearly a dozen other outlets across the country, including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Environmentally-friendly materials to de-ice your driveway
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As winter weather hits the Midstate along with many other parts of the Northeast, some people are looking for ways to remove snow and ice from driveways, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces. This article mentions Penn State.
What to do after a flood in the Philly area
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This article mentions the Pennsylvania Flood Risk tool, developed in partnership with Penn State and FEMA.
IST faculty and staff recognized at annual awards ceremony
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The Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology recognized faculty and staff at its annual awards ceremony on Dec. 14, 2023.
$1.1M NSF grant to fund statewide cyberinfrastructure project
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Researchers at the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences, together with collaborators at other institutions within Pennsylvania, have been awarded approximately $1.1 million in funding under the U.S. National Science Foundation Campus Cyberinfrastructure program to develop a commonwealth-wide secure network and related cyberinfrastructure to interconnect Pennsylvania colleges and universities.
Bottled water contains thousands of nanoplastics so small they can invade the body’s cells, study says
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In a trailblazing new study, researchers have discovered bottled water sold in stores can contain 10 to 100 times more bits of plastic than previously estimated — nanoparticles so infinitesimally tiny they cannot be seen under a microscope. This article quotes Sherri Mason, associate research professor and director of sustainability at Penn State Behrend.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy to be honored with events at Penn State
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 15, the following week and throughout the month with events at several Penn State campuses.
EESI EarthTalks spring 2024 seminar series to focus on urban systems science
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The Earth and Environmental Systems Institute EarthTalks spring 2024 series, “Urban Systems Science,” will explore complex urban systems including interactions between tightly connected human and natural systems both within city boundaries and between cities and the surrounding rural environment. The seminars are scheduled for 4 p.m. on Mondays in 112 Walker Building.
Penn State CHANCE Greece program now accepting student applicants
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Penn State CHANCE — Connecting Humans And Nature through Conservation Experiences — is offering students hands-on research experience in Greece this spring. Students will study, develop solutions to reduce plastic pollution in Aegean Sea.
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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