Sea ice loss increases snowfall over West Antarctica
| earth.com
This research uncovers a complex relationship between sea ice in the Amundsen Sea, West Antarctica, and an increase in atmospheric moisture. This article mentions Luke Trussel, Assistant Professor, of Geography, and quotes Jessica Kromer, Ph.D. Student, Department of Geography.
Before and after satellite images show Lake Powell water levels rise
| newsweek.com
Lake Powell's water levels are higher than they were this time last year, thanks to the huge snowmelt from the winter snowstorms across the southwest. This article quotes, Antonia Hadjimichael, Assistant professor in geosciences, and Erica Smithwick, Professor of geography.
College of Engineering to raise support for student success on GivingTuesday
| news.engr.psu.edu
The Penn State College of Engineering invites alumni and friends to support engineering student success through a GivingTuesday gift on Nov. 28 as Penn State celebrates its ninth GivingTuesday.
A Note from Neeli
| psu.edu
Join me on my recent visit to the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm — home base of the Student Farm Club, where I had the wonderful opportunity to learn from some of our amazing students and staff, experience the farm’s impact first-hand, and even harvest a few late-season tomatoes to be distributed to the community by Penn State students.
Nittany AI Challenge Ideation Workshop set for Nov. 30
| psu.edu
The Nittany AI Challenge Ideation Workshop: Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability workshop on Nov. 30 will connect students with experts and local nonprofit leaders in agricultural and environmental sustainability to explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning can be used to address real-world problems in the field.
Penn State mourns the loss of Charles L. Hosler
| psu.edu
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and the Penn State community mourn the loss of Charles L. Hosler. Hosler, who served for many years in Penn State's administration, died on Sunday, Oct. 29. He was 99 years old.
NASA awards multi-institutional team $1M grant to inform US forest management
| psu.edu
A research team led by a Penn State ecologist has received a $1 million grant from NASA to integrate satellite data into predictive modeling to anticipate change in recruitment — the process by which new trees emerge — within forests across the eastern United States.
Professor, recent alum win best paper from the Society of Petroleum Engineers
| psu.edu
Shimin Liu, professor of energy and mineral engineering and the Thomas V. and Jean C. Falkie Mining Engineering Faculty Fellow at Penn State, and co-author Guijie Sang, a recent graduate student with Liu, received the Rossiter W. Raymond Memorial award from the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME) for the best paper published in AIME's fields.
$1.45M NSF grant to fund new research into how grasses thrive in dry climates
| psu.edu
A new $1.45 million grant from the National Science Foundation will allow Penn State researchers, including undergraduate students, to explore how pores on plant surfaces work and might be engineered to enhance photosynthesis and efficient water use.
Penn State’s Sustainable Lab Ambassador Program earns national recognition
| psu.edu
Penn State’s Sustainable Lab Ambassador Program was recently recognized for its unique approach to promoting experiential learning and environmental stewardship by the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories with an honorable mention in its Sustainable Laboratory Awards program.
How to stop disgusting (but common) sewage spills
| themessenger.com
The truth is that U.S. cities spill so much sewage because they were engineered that way. This article mentions Penn State research.
David Simpson named Eberly college associate dean for diversity and inclusion
| psu.edu
David Simpson, associate teaching professor at Northeastern University, has been named the associate dean for diversity and inclusion in the Penn State Eberly College of Science, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
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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