Novel tool informs land use and nutrient control in troubled waters
| psu.edu
In watersheds degraded by runoff of nutrients from farmland, land managers may struggle to pinpoint the best locations to install riparian buffer strips along streams or other pollution-reduction practices, but a new technology devised by Penn State scientists could potentially make the search for those sites easier and less expensive.
Climate Consortium announces call for workshop proposals
| psu.edu
The Penn State Climate Consortium has announced the Climate Solutions Accelerator, a program designed to stimulate climate solutions research by providing research teams with access to resources, funding, mentorship, workspace and support from staff and non-tenure-line faculty.
Sister climate cities, utility data predict future water, electricity demands
| psu.edu
Led by Renee Obringer, assistant professor of energy and mineral engineering at Penn State, an international team of researchers used utilities data and climate analogs — contemporary cities with climates close to what other cities are predicted to experience in the future — to assess how climate change may impact residential water and electricity use across 46 cities in the United States. Their computationally efficient model projected strong regional differences for future water and electricity demand, with some cities possibly experiencing increases in summer water and electricity demand
Manure (yes, you read that right)
| newsweek.com
With a circular approach to address the problem, we can make the world a better place, not despite manure, but with it. This article mentions Penn State research.
Penn State’s total research expenditures reach a record high in 22-23
| happyvalleyindustry.com
Penn State recently announced that its total research expenditures increased 14% to a record high of $1.239 billion in 2022-23, driven by a $98 million jump in federal funding. All of Penn State’s academic units reported increases in research funding with the Applied Research Laboratory leading the way with an increase of $73.8 million for a total of $350.5 million, a 26.7% increase over FY22.
University Park Fee Board announces key submission dates for funding proposals
| psu.edu
The University Park Fee Board (UPFB), which oversees the administration of the Student Initiated Fee at Penn State's University Park campus, has released a comprehensive timeline for the submission of new funding proposals, standing funding appropriations, and UPFB special funds for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years.
Penn State ranks 4th in US in 2024 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
| psu.edu
Penn State tied for No. 4 among 210 ranked universities in the United States in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability for 2024, released Dec. 5. Internationally, the University ranked No. 37 out of 1,403 participating institutions worldwide. Penn State also tied for No. 1 among Big Ten institutions and No. 2 among all U.S. public universities.
Symposium to focus on forging new partnerships in climate research, solutions
| psu.edu
The Penn State Climate Consortium will host a two-day symposium on May 14-15, 2024, to build partnerships in climate research and solutions.
Online Faculty Development to offer new course on open educational resources
| psu.edu
A new professional development course will help online instructors incorporate free or low-cost learning, teaching and research materials into their curricula.
NOAA announces $7.2 million to better predict severe weather
| news.yahoo.com
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will spend $7.2 million to better predict extreme weather events and the cause and effect of climate change. This article mentions Penn State.
Fetter named director of the Center for Ag Conservation Assistance Training
| psu.edu
Jennifer Fetter, Penn State Extension water resources program leader, has been named director of the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training. Fetter has served as the center’s interim director since it was launched earlier this year.
Peeples named dean of Penn State’s College of Engineering
| psu.edu
Tonya L. Peeples has been named the permanent Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
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