Researcher leads effort to combat microplastics, PFAS in waterways
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A Penn State research team is studying the interactions between microplastics and PFAS in aquatic ecosystems, examining how these pollutants accumulate in rivers and wetlands and assessing the potential risks they pose to wildlife and human health.
University-wide call to submit activities to the Community Impact Map by Oct. 15
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All campuses, colleges and other Penn State units are invited to submit activities to the Penn State Community Impact Map by Oct. 15 to be part of the map when it officially launches later this fall.
12 Penn State faculty receive U.S. Fulbright Scholar Awards for 2024-25 year
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Twelve Penn State faculty members received Fulbright Scholar Awards for the 2024-25 academic year, according to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. An additional four faculty members have been named Fulbright Specialist Award recipients.
ICDS Day seeks to amplify synergy for interdisciplinary research opportunities
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The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences is hosting their annual event that aims to bring together faculty, students and industry professionals to foster innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, ICDS Day MMXXIV: Shaping the Future of Penn State's Digital Research, on Oct. 23.
Andrew Read to host town hall focused on Penn State’s research enterprise
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The Penn State community is invited to attend an upcoming town hall conversation hosted by Penn State Senior Vice President for Research Andrew Read and other leaders on Oct. 14 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Fracking in Pennsylvania hasn’t gone as well as some may think
| stateimpact.npr.org
With all the talk of fracking in Pennsylvania during this presidential race, it’s worth looking at what is at stake for workers, leaseholders and residents who live near oil and gas operations. One quick but important reality check — a president cannot ban fracking in Pennsylvania. Only an act of Congress can prohibit fracking on a national level on private and state land, which is where fracking occurs in Pennsylvania.
Atmospheric, climate researcher named IEE 'Person of the Year'
| psu.edu
Kenneth Davis, a professor of atmospheric and climate science in the Penn College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, has been named the Institute of Energy and the Environment's Person of the Year for 2024. He was selected from nominations submitted by the Penn State community.
New MatSE Safety Fund to support safety training for students, labs
| psu.edu
In the vast and varied research that comes out of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE) at Penn State, there’s one thing that’s even more important than discovery: lab safety. Making the department a leader in laboratory safety has been a focus since the mid-2000s with the creation of the MatSE Safety Awareness Organization. Since then, the group has been working with faculty, staff, students and industry partners to keep labs safe while ensuring students enter the workforce with stellar safety practices.
Penn State joins national initiative to support public impact research
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Seeking to increase the societal impact of university research, Penn State has joined a multi-year collaborative effort led by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to identify and promote new approaches to support faculty and researchers undertaking public impact research.
How hurricane storm surges work—and worsen with climate change
| fastcompany.com
Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. This article was by Anthony Didlake, associate professor of meteorology.
Penn State launches search for next executive vice president and provost
| psu.edu
As the University’s chief academic officer, reporting directly to President Neeli Bendapudi, the provost works with deans, chancellors, faculty, and staff across the University and helps set and lead academic priorities, uphold research and teaching excellence, support access and affordability, and advance the land-grant mission.
Engineering professor recognized by Earth and space association with dual awards
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Li Li, the Barry and Shirley Isett Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, was selected for two honors from the American Geophysical Union, the world’s largest Earth and space science association, for her scientific contributions to the field of hydrology.
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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