Behrend Global Boarders students attend sustainability and culture conference
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A dozen students from the Global Boarders Living Learning Community at Penn State Behrend attended the “We Are the World” showcase, where they learned about sustainable travel and the importance of acting locally.
Schuylkill celebrates faculty, staff with annual awards and service honors
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During an employee event held on Dec. 15, Penn State Schuylkill honored faculty and staff with years of service awards and announced winners of the campus' annual faculty and staff awards.
Q&A: Why small organisms can make big impacts on climate, emissions
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Mary Ann Bruns, Penn State professor of soil microbiology and biogeochemistry, co-authored a new report that advocates for greater recognition of the microbial processes involved in methane production and consumption as society seeks solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change.
Drones capture new clues about how water shapes mountain ranges over time
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Drones flying along miles of rivers in the steep, mountainous terrain of central Taiwan and mapping the rock properties have revealed new clues about how water helps shape mountains over geological time, according to a team of scientists. They published their findings in the journal Science Advances.
NASA finds more evidence of water on Mars as Rover marks 1,000 days on the Red Planet
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Marking 1,000 days on Mars, NASA announced it has traversed an ancient river and lake system that's allowed it to gather valuable samples along the way. This article quotes Benjamin Cardenas, Assistant Professor of Geosciences
US Southwest has seen precipitation levels falling since the 80s—Here's why
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Smoke, steam, and particulate pollution produced by industry have been influencing Pacific sea temperatures and so reducing rainfall. This article quotes Lara Fowler, chief sustainability officer and director of the Sustainability Institute.
California wants farms to capture methane from cow manure. Neighbors say it's killing them
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At a massive dairy farm in the San Joaquin Valley, nearly 14,000 Holstein cows crane their necks through feeding stalls and gnaw leisurely on alfalfa. This article, originally published by the Los Angeles Times, quotes Tom Richard, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
Faculty invited to two virtual discussions on new sustainability program
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As part of the process of establishing a university-wide program in sustainability, Lee Kump, John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and Lara Fowler, chief sustainability officer and director of Penn State Sustainability, will be hosting two virtual discussions, on Dec. 18 and Jan. 5, for interested faculty to learn more about the opportunity.
Tonya L. Peeples: "I Engineer Community"
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Drawing on her personal journey as a student and faculty member, Tonya L. Peeples, the Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Engineering, sheds light on the importa...
Applications open for clinical and translational science training programs
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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute is now accepting applications for its 2023-2024 Translational Research Training Program and summer 2024 Translational Science Fellowship Program.
Announcing Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee members
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Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) has introduced the inaugural Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee for the 2023-24 academic year. The committee will play a pivotal role in guiding TLT and University IT in integrating technology into teaching and learning practices at Penn State.
Faculty complete Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program
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The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs has recognized a select group of faculty members for completing the Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program. The current cohort also earned the first awarded Provost Endorsement in Leadership and Service.
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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