17 low-lift ways to actually reduce your environmental footprint as a renter
| elledecor.com
Little changes really do add up. This article quotes Lara Fowler, director of Penn State Sustainability and chief sustainability officer.
What living in a PA environmental justice area means
| spotlightpa.org
Pennsylvania’s updated environmental justice policy aims to provide at-risk communities with better communication on development projects. This article quotes Jennifer Baka, associate professor of geography.
Community STEAM night offers evening of family science adventures in Bellefonte
| psu.edu
This year’s Exploration-U event — a large-scale community science program focused on innovative, hands-on science activities led by collaborations between Penn State faculty and students, high school teachers and students, and community businesses and partners — will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Bellefonte Area High School.
Deanna Behring appointed to National Science Foundation advisory committee
| psu.edu
Deanna Behring, assistant dean for international programs and director of Ag Sciences Global in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, has been appointed to the National Science Foundation’s Advisory Committee for International Science and Engineering for a three-year term beginning Nov. 1.
Rivers are warming up and losing oxygen
| eos.org
Researchers used deep learning to fill in the gaps of “patchy” water quality data, revealing decades-long trends toward warmer and less oxygenated rivers that could have worrisome consequences.
2024-25 Administrative Fellows Program now accepting applications
| psu.edu
Applications are being sought for the 2024-25 Administrative Fellows Program. The program offers Penn State faculty and staff the opportunity to work with senior University officers to gain insight pertaining to the challenges of leadership in the academic community. An information session will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, via Zoom.
DEP may consider gas wastewater as winter road treatment
| publicsource.org
Gas industry advisors would like the DEP to consider drilling wastewater as a dust and snow suppressant for Pennsylvania roads. This article quotes, William Burgos, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering.
A network of life-supporting rivers for Mars?
| earthsky.org
We know that Mars once had rivers and streams running across its surface. Both orbiting spacecraft and rovers on the ground have provided that evidence. This article quotes, Benjamin Cardenas, assistant professor of geosciences
Children’s book written by extension educator teaches kids about stream health
| psu.edu
“Brooke Meets a Stream Doctor: Featuring Dr. Watt R. Shedd” introduces readers aged 8-10 to the world of stream health and environmental stewardship. The author is real-life stream doctor, Jennifer Fetter, who leads the Penn State Extension water resources team and serves as interim director of the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training.
Advancing AI and machine learning beyond predictive capabilities
| eos.org
A new cross-journal special collection invites contributions that unlock the next frontier in hydrology and Earth sciences through artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosts regional sustainability group meeting
| psu.edu
Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently hosted a regional sustainability meeting for Penn State’s Commonwealth campuses, which brought participants from throughout northeastern Pennsylvania together to share sustainability goals, best practices, ideas and successes.
Documentary film on research institute’s history, impact to premiere on Nov. 6
| psu.edu
The documentary film, “ESSC made ESSI,” will have its premiere screening on Monday, Nov. 6. The documentary details the history of the Environmental Systems Science Institute, which began in 1986 as the Earth System Science Center.
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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