Undergraduate Research Ambassador program applications now open
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Undergraduates experienced in conducting research are invited to apply to become mentors and help strengthen the research community through the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors program.
Minimum dairy pricing policy could expand milk production, affect water quality
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A dairy pricing policy originally proposed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic could have resulted in dairy farmers getting 10% more for their products if the policy had been passed, according to a Penn State study.
Master Watershed Steward Don Horn promotes sustainability and clean water
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From childhood fishing excursions to his present-day passion for conservation, Don Horn always has valued water. In his retirement, Horn said he found purpose in becoming a Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteer, which allows him to give back to the community while positively impacting his own mental health.
Arthur W. Page Center announces three calls for research proposals
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The Page Center announced three calls for research proposals as part of its annual Page/Johnson Legacy Scholar grants, with topics for 2024 including ethics training in public relations, journalism, advertising and strategic communication; scholar/practitioner collaborations; and expanding theory for integrity in public communication.
Penn State University College faculty foster STEM research opportunities
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Numerous undergraduate research programs in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are offered at Penn State University College campuses, providing students with a special chance early in their post-secondary academic careers.
School of Public Policy launches new minor and public service leadership program
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The Penn State School of Public Policy is launching two programs — the Next Gen Leadership Academy, and the Public Policy and Leadership Across Sectors minor — focused on preparing undergraduate students to become the next generation of civic leaders.
Rock Ethics Institute accepting 2024–25 faculty fellows applications
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The Rock Ethics Institute is now accepting applications for its 2024–25 Faculty Fellows program, which offers a one- or two-course release from teaching during a single academic year to support Penn State faculty with ethics-related research projects.
Emeritus professor C.R. Rao, world-renowned statistician, dies at 102
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C.R. Rao, Emeritus Holder of the Eberly Family Chair in Statistics at Penn State, passed away Aug. 22, at the age of 102.
Ears to the ice: Icequakes in Antarctica linked to ocean tides
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When the ground rumbles in Antarctica, it may be an icequake — like an earthquake but caused by the movement of ice, not rock. A new study by Penn State researchers found that these seismic events are driven by ocean tides at a major ice stream in West Antarctica.
Libraries offers workshops on research reproducibility and data management in R
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Beginning Sept. 20, the Research Informatics and Publishing department at Penn State University Libraries will offer a series of four workshops on research reproducibility and data management in R, a programming language that allows users to wrangle data sets, conduct statistical analyses, create data visualizations and develop reproducible and documented analysis workflows. Participants will learn how to use R and RStudio to apply data management practices and enable reproducible analysis and documentation workflows.
Intensive English Communication Program focuses on sustainable development goals
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Energized by a vision of developing English language proficiency in tandem with sustainable social, economic, environmental and cultural practices and perspectives, faculty at Penn State’s Intensive English Communication Program converted their core curriculum to focus on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. An essential component of the program-level transformation was the adoption of exclusively open educational resources as opposed to commercial textbooks and materials for core courses, a group of eight courses focused on speaking/listening or reading/writing for internatio
Douglas Wolfe named AVP for Research, director of strategic initiatives
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Douglas E. Wolfe has been named associate vice president for Research, director of strategic initiatives, at Penn State.
Smallholder farmers, despite facing enormous challenges, produce a significant portion of the world's food, especially in regions like Africa and Asia. PlantVillage, a project aimed at empowering these farmers through smartphone technology and machine learning, has grown into a global initiative with ambitious plans to expand its impact and address the growing threat of climate change. Listen to the podcast.
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