Three Minute Thesis competition provides lasting impact for graduate students
| psu.edu
Graduate students took away positive experiences participating in Penn State’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis competition this past spring.
A matter of taste: Electronic tongue reveals AI inner thoughts
| psu.edu
A team led by Penn State researchers recently developed an electronic tongue capable of identifying differences in similar liquids, such as milk with varying water content; diverse products, including soda types and coffee blends; signs of spoilage in fruit juices; and instances of food safety concerns. They found that results were even more accurate when artificial intelligence used its own assessment parameters to interpret the data generated by the electronic tongue.
Penn State celebrates promotions of 254 faculty
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Recently promoted faculty were joined by their families and colleagues for a celebration of their accomplishments and contributions to Penn State in the Bryce Jordan Center’s 1855 Room. Teaching, clinical, research and library faculty, who account for more than half of all faculty at Penn State, came from across the commonwealth to celebrate their promotions.
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences faculty honored by national society
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Two faculty members in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Ali Demirci and Juliana Vasco-Correa, recently received awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
Webinar to address county planning districts as approach to community planning
| psu.edu
Penn State Extension will host an Oct. 16 land-use webinar on an innovative approach to community planning, with a focus on how counties can plan regionally while addressing local needs.
New specialist named to help Pennsylvanians implement integrated pest management
| psu.edu
The Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management program — a collaboration between Penn State and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture — has announced the appointment of Raymond R. Delaney as its new community program specialist. The program provides educational and logistical resources to help develop and implement effective, sustainable and environmentally conscious pest management practices to serve Pennsylvania’s diverse regions and sector-specific needs.
Penn State professor Susan Brantley named a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania
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Susan Brantley, an Evan Pugh University Professor and Barnes Professor of Geosciences at Penn State, is one of 11 inductees named a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania for 2024. She was recognized Sept. 25 at the Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania’s annual luncheon held in the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg.
Nominations sought for IEE research awards
| psu.edu
The Institute of Energy and the Environment at Penn State has announced a call for nominations for its research award program. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Nov. 8.
SustainPSU and Pa. GreenGov Council offer sixth annual monthly webinar series
| psu.edu
Building on their ongoing partnership, Penn State Sustainability (SustainPSU) and the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council will renew their monthly webinar series to educate government officials, students and faculty about sustainability issues that affect Pennsylvania and the progress we as a state are making to address the Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Penn State ranks 17th among US publics, top 5% globally in THE World University Rankings
| psu.edu
Penn State rose 22 places to tie for No. 100 in the world in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, placing the University in the top 5% globally among 2,092 ranked institutions. In addition, Penn State rose four places to No. 38 among all U.S. universities and ranked No. 17 among U.S. public institutions. Penn State was the top-ranked public university in Pennsylvania.
Rates of this tickborne disease are on the rise—here are the symptoms to look for
| wellandgood.com
Researchers at Penn State analyzed a large database of clinical patient data that included over 250 million people and found that the rate of babesiosis infection rose 9 percent per year on average from 2015 to 2022.
Tick-borne terror: the rising threat of “American Malaria”
| scitechdaily.com
Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease similar to malaria, is increasing across the U.S., with a significant number of patients also infected with other tick-related diseases like Lyme. This article features Penn State research.
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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