World Campus celebrates science and technology programs
| psu.edu
Penn State World Campus is highlighting its science and technology programs during its 25th anniversary.
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences alumni panel discussion: ‘Be the Change’
| psu.edu
The student committee of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Sustainability Council will host an alumni panel discussion, “Be the Change,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.
Brandywine Earth sciences professor to give the 2023 Lattman Lecture
| psu.edu
Laura Guertin, distinguished professor of Earth sciences at Penn State Bradywine, will give the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ 2023 Lattman Visiting Scholar of Science and Society Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 9, in 401 Steidle Building.
Should toxic wastewater from gas drilling be spread on Pennsylvania roads as a dust and snow suppressant?
| insideclimatenews.org
Members of a gas industry advisory council would like the Department of Environmental Protection to consider the practice. The DEP has yet to be convinced. This article quotes William Burgos, professor of civil and environmental engineering.
How a new-to-Happy Valley company is helping to conserve water with big benefits to businesses and the environment
| happyvalleyindustry.com
Fluid Conservation Systems (FCS) is a 40-year-old company that specializes in leak detection; it recently relocated to Happy Valley and is the latest player on the area’s sensor scene. FCS got its start when it invented and filed the first U.S. patent for the leak correlator that it still offers today; and now, FCS has about 500,000 sensors deployed globally, with about 300,000 of them listening for leaks within water networks.
Heard on Campus: James Balog on the Anthropocene
| psu.edu
At the State Theatre, Emmy Award-winning documentarian and environmentalist James Balog shared his photographs and experiences.
Penn State team to help local groups reduce pollution in lower Susquehanna basin
| psu.edu
To accelerate conservation and reduce water pollution, a Penn State team composed of outreach staff and extension educators will build upon existing partnerships with organizations in the lower Susquehanna River basin. The watershed is plagued by runoff of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from agriculture.
Penn State Sustainability events highlights global environmental, social justice
| psu.edu
Earlier this month, Penn State hosted South African politician, anti-apartheid activist, medical doctor and businesswoman Dr. Mamphela Ramphele for a series of events focused on sustainability and global change. Ramphele's visit and the associated events resulted from the collective efforts of Penn State Sustainability, the Africana Research Center, the Center for Global Studies, the Institute of Energy and the Environment, and Penn State Global.
Mars once had the ‘right conditions’ for life, new data shows
| bgr.com
New data captured by NASA's Curiosity rover shows that Mars once had the "right conditions" to support life. This article quotes Benjamin Cardenas, Assistant Professor, Geosciences.
Video: Take a virtual tour of the Mechanical Engineering Knowledge Lab
| psu.edu
Take a tour of Mechanical Engineering Knowledge Lab located in Reber Building at University Park. This fly-through virtual tour provides a look at some of the hands-on, collaborative work made possible by this reimagined space.
Student Sustainability Advisory Council pursues greener future for Penn State
| psucollegian.com
Penn State’s Student Sustainability Advisory Council is composed of 23 active undergraduate and graduate students all dedicated to the vision of a greener future for the school.
Can UM-led team create a ‘perfect’ reef? Why the U.S. military is banking on it
| news.yahoo.com
If it works, it may be a solution for cities and regions that face the worst effects of climate change, like Miami. This article, quotes Michael Yukish, associate research professor of aerospace engineering.
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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