Should Pennsylvanians be worried about Joro spiders?
| fox43.com
A spider from Asia has been spotted on the east coast and the striped species is moving north with help from humans. This article and broadcast TV segment quotes Michael Skvarla, assistant research professor of arthropod identification.
Growing Impact: Evaluating lighting efficiency (Preview)
| youtube.com
Episode release date: July 1, 2024. Lacking a standard unit for light measurement, scientists devised a spectral sensitivity curve in the early 20th century. This graph, representing an "average human observer," mathematically quantifies light. Though imperfect, it remains the standard today, but an update could significantly improve the energy efficiency of lighting.
Guiltinan named director of the Penn State Plant Institute
| psu.edu
Mark Guiltinan, professor of plant molecular biology and J. Franklin Styer Professor of Horticultural Botany, has been named director of the Penn State Plant Institute.
IEE seed grants awarded to 11 interdisciplinary projects
| psu.edu
Eleven interdisciplinary research teams have been awarded funding through Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment’s Seed Grant Program for 2024.
More work needed to help bees in Pennsylvania, experts say
| triblive.com
Environmental challenges, including climate change, a lack of native plants, and dwindling foraging and shelter, have made the world less bee-friendly. This article quotes Mandy Smith, educator and Master Gardener coordinator with Penn State Extension, and Robyn Underwood, apiculture educator with Penn State Extension.
Penn State Extension guide provides advice on managing spotted lanternfly
| psu.edu
Authored by researchers and extension educators in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, the "Spotted Lanternfly Management Guide" features comprehensive information, illustrations, charts and photos on the pest’s biology, behavior, plant damage and management, as well as a brief overview of ongoing research.
Acoustics graduate student awarded $5,000 from undersea technology consortium
| news.engr.psu.edu
John Case, a doctoral student in acoustics in the Penn State College of Engineering, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC).
Bruns receives the 2024 Commonwealth Award from the One Health Microbiome Center
| psu.edu
Mary Ann Bruns, professor of soil microbiology and biogeochemistry in the College of Agricultural Sciences, received the Commonwealth Award from Penn State’s One Health Microbiome Center on May 30.
Patrick Drew named interim director of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences
| psu.edu
Patrick Drew, professor of engineering sciences and mechanics, of neurosurgery, of biology and of biomedical engineering, and associate director of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, has been selected to serve as interim director of the Huck Institutes with the appointment of Troy Ott as dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State.
Troy Ott named dean of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences
| psu.edu
Troy Ott, interim director of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, has been named dean of the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, effective July 1.
Presidential Public Impact Research Award recipients selected
| psu.edu
Penn State has announced the recipients of the inaugural Presidential Public Impact Research Awards, a new program designed to support faculty and students who are working on research projects that directly benefit communities.
Penn State remains strong in 2025 QS World University Rankings
| psu.edu
Penn State tied for No. 89 in the world in the recently released 2025 QS World University Rankings, placing the University in the top 6% worldwide among the 1,503 institutions ranked by QS. Out of 197 ranked U.S. institutions, Penn State tied for No. 8 among public universities nationally and No. 24 among all U.S. universities.
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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