What do catfish eat?
| outdoorlife.com
Catfish are omnivorous and opportunistic feeders. They're both scavengers and predators, and they aren't known for being picky. This article quotes Megan Schall, assistant professor of biology at Penn State Hazleton, and was also published by Yahoo.
Associate Dean for Graduate Student Affairs Sarah Ades announces departure
| psu.edu
Sarah Ades, associate dean for graduate student affairs in the Graduate School and professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, will leave her position at Penn State on Jan. 2, 2024. Ades has been appointed dean of the Graduate School and senior vice provost for graduate and postdoctoral studies at the University of Texas at Austin, and will begin her appointment in the spring 2024 semester.
Bridging the gap: From research discoveries to marketplace solutions
| agsci.psu.edu
Every day, researchers throughout Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences are making exciting discoveries, unearthing knowledge that has the potential to solve real-world problems. However, the true impact of these discoveries lies not only in their academic significance but also in their translation into the marketplace, bridging the gap between theory and application for the betterment of society.
Penn State’s research expenditures reach record $1.239 billion
| psu.edu
Penn State’s total research expenditures reached a record high of $1.239 billion in fiscal year 2022-23, a 14% increase from the previous year and driven by a $98 million jump in federal funding for research — by far the largest in the University’s history.
Celebration held to honor former dean and director, William Ewart Easterling III
| psu.edu
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and the Department of Geography recently hosted a celebration to honor William Easterling’s legacy of leadership to the University. The celebration was held on Nov. 9 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center to pay tribute to his extraordinary career and accomplishments.
Reefs recovered slower than broader ecosystem following ancient extinction
| psu.edu
Coral reefs, among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth, are under threat due to the changing climate. In a new study, an international research team found that if reefs were to disappear entirely, it may take millions of years — even after environmental conditions improve — for them to recover.
NSF program takes environmental resource management student to Montana
| psu.edu
Second-year student Sylvie Alexander, an environmental resource management major in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, spent last summer conducting research on the Flathead Indian Reservation located in western Montana. Her work was sponsored by the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates program.
Urgent need for climate solutions spurs Penn State to launch Climate Consortium
| psu.edu
Penn State has established a consortium focused on meeting the mounting challenges related to climate change. Penn State's Climate Consortium is a collective of internal and external partners committed to identifying, creating and implementing research-based solutions to address the mounting challenges related to climate change.
Penn State Smeal’s Shrivastava appointed as co-president of The Club of Rome
| psu.edu
Paul Shrivastava, professor of management and organization in the Penn State Smeal College of Business, has been appointed the co-president of The Club of Rome.
Accelerate your research impact with NSF I-Corps Short Course
| psu.edu
Penn State’s NSF I-Corps Short Course is accepting applications for its virtual January cohort. The no-cost program helps researchers test a startup idea through customer interviews and educational programming on the lean startup methodology.
Search launched for the next dean of Penn State’s College of IST
| psu.edu
Penn State is seeking nominations and candidates for the next dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology. Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and interested parties are encouraged to submit applications by Jan. 8, 2024.
Penn State delegation: What to watch for at COP28
| by Esther Obonyo, Mark Ortiz, Brandi Robinson, Vikrant Sapkota, Erica Smithwick
A six-person Penn State delegation will be traveling to Dubai for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's COP28, which runs from November 30–December 12, 2023. They will be official observers of the meeting, which means that they have the right to speak, make presentations, and engage with governments, NGOs, industry, and the media. They will also be collaborating with other higher education institutions.
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