Initiative to empower growth of Penn State’s research enterprise
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Penn State has experienced unprecedented growth in its research enterprise over the last five years, including exceeding $1 billion in research expenditures. To capitalize on this momentum and empower continued growth, the University aims to transform research support operations so that faculty, staff and students can devote their full attention to the pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries and innovations that address pressing societal issues.
New business model may help curb fashion’s fierce environmental impacts
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A team of researchers led by the Penn State Smeal College of Business found that consumers are willing to pay more money for clothes they can customize and keep the items for longer. The findings, published in the Journal of Operations Management, suggest that clothing companies that adopt a mass customization model can remain profitable while decreasing the fashion industry’s environmental impacts.
Center for Socially Responsible AI invites seed funding proposals
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The Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence invites short proposals for its annual seed funding program. Penn State faculty are can submit proposals for research that advance the center's mission of promoting, practicing and studying socially responsible ways of using, building and deploying AI technology.
Nominations sought for Faculty Scholar Medal
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The Office of the President has opened the call for nominations for individuals eligible to receive the Faculty Scholar Medal. Deans and chancellors must submit recommendations to the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research via InfoReady by Nov. 28.
Public lecture by documentarian James Balog to support sustainability award
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Oct. 26 ‘A Conversation with James Balog’ to cover human modification of nature, with ticket proceeds benefiting students.
University Libraries to offer fall workshops on statistical data analysis
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Beginning Sept. 26, the Research Informatics and Publishing department at Penn State University Libraries will offer four free virtual workshops on statistical data analysis, open to undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty and staff. These workshops will provide an introduction to data analysis planning as well as an overview of Minitab and SPSS.
EnvironMentors program seeks faculty, undergraduate and high school students
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Penn State's EnvironMentors program connects high school students from underserved districts with the University's world-class research facilities and faculty, providing opportunities for them to achieve bright futures. The program, now in its sixth year, is currently accepting applications for faculty, undergraduate and high school students for the 2023-24 cohort. Applications are due by Oct. 15.
2024 IEE Seed Grant Program accepting proposals on climate-related projects
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Proposals for climate-related projects are now being accepted for the Institute of Energy and the Environment’s 2024 Seed Grant Program.
Advocate Q&A: Andrew Read, Interim SVP for Research
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Meet Andrew Read, interim senior vice president for research at Penn State! Q: What are you most excited about as you grow within Penn State Research? A: In my recent appointment as interim Senior Vice President for Research, I am most excited about the incredible opportunities that lie ahead. Every
Nominations sought for the 2024 Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards
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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards, which recognize the efforts of faculty and staff who go beyond their basic duties to bring about positive and lasting change to the University and/or to the community. Deadline to submit a nomination is Nov. 13.
A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation named 2023 Foundation Partner of the Year
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Penn State has named the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation its 2023 Foundation Partner of the Year. This award recognizes a foundation that has demonstrated extraordinary generosity in promotion and support of Penn State.
Penn State rises to 28 among public universities, 60 overall in US News ranking
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Penn State ranks 28th among national public universities and 60th overall out of 435 national universities listed in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” ranking for 2024, released Sept. 18. Penn State also ranks 23rd among Association of American Universities public institutions and is the top-ranked public university in Pennsylvania.
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