Penn State study offers more accurate smoke pollution estimates
| stateimpact.npr.org
The Penn State team instead put together a measurement system including the more-broad smoke forecasts from NOAA and hourly data from on-the-ground sensors.
Amir Sheikhi chosen to serve on NIH Biomaterials and Biointerfaces Study Section
| news.engr.psu.edu
Amir Sheikhi, assistant professor of chemical engineering and Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Early Career Chair in Biomaterials and Regenerative Engineering, was invited to serve as a member of the Biomaterials and Biointerfaces Study Section (BMBI) of the Bioengineering Sciences and Technologies Integrated Review Group, which is part of the Center of Scientific Review for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
These animals are mostly likely to 'win' climate change
| theweek.com
While climate change is expected to cause wide-scale extinction, some animals might potentially fare better than others. This article quotes Julie Urban, associate research professor of entomology.
Whitmore Lecture on Chemistry Education and Public Policy to be held June 7
| psu.edu
John Warner, president and chief executive officer of The Technology Greenhouse and co-founder of the field of green chemistry, will present the fifth quadrennial Whitmore Lecture on Chemistry Education and Public Policy on Friday, June 7, at Penn State University Park.
Local disparities may prevent national vaccination efforts for rubella
| psu.edu
An international team, including Penn State researchers, developed a new model, based on a case study of Nigeria, that may help public health officials accelerate the introduction of rubella vaccination in countries that have yet to do so. They published their approach in the journal Vaccine.
Penn State announces tenure-line faculty promotions, effective July 1, 2024
| psu.edu
The following is a list of academic promotions for tenured and tenure-line faculty members at Penn State, effective July 1, 2024.
Penn State announces non-tenure-line faculty promotions, effective July 1, 2024
| psu.edu
The following is a list of non-tenure-line faculty promotions at Penn State, effective July 1, 2024.
Denise Okafor named Huck Early Career Chair in Biophysics
| psu.edu
Denise Okafor, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology in the Eberly College of Science at Penn State, has been awarded a Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Early Career Chair in Biophysics.
Canadian wildfires may bring mild haze to Lancaster County
| lancasteronline.com
Smoke from Canadian fires brought Lancaster County’s air quality into a “code red” range last June, but that’s not expected to happen this year. This article quotes Rebecca Bascom, professor of medicine and public health sciences at Penn State Health.
$4.4 million investment will expand metals-based outreach programs at Penn State
| psu.edu
The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation and the Department of Defense have partnered with Penn State’s Behrend and University Park campuses to create workforce development programs that will strengthen the U.S. metal casting and forging industries.
Science faculty discusses 'green chemistry' with international audience
| psu.edu
Penn State Shenango Teaching Professor of Science Kathy Shaffer presented "Incorporating green chemistry into introductory general chemistry laboratories and course-based undergraduate research experiences" during a virtual lecture session on April 12.
Cockroaches wouldn't exist without humans. We helped them become one of the world's worst pests, according to a new study.
| businessinsider.com
The German cockroach, one of the most common household pests, adapted to thrive in human dwellings about 2,100 years ago, according to a new study. This article quotes Penn State Department of Entomology expertise.
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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