Drought Task Force maintains drought watch status for all of Pennsylvania
| news.yahoo.com
Following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will maintain a statewide drought watch. This article mentions Penn State.
Allegheny County is no longer in ‘moderate drought’ designation; observers say current trends good for crops, greenery
| post-gazette.com
After a spat of heavy storms in the last week, the drought situation in Allegheny County has been downgraded to “abnormally dry” — but close observers of weather say it’s not yet known if the trend holds in the coming weeks. This article quotes Brian Wolyniak, renewable natural resources and urban forestry educator with Penn State Extension.
Field demos, commercial exhibits provide ‘one-stop shopping’ at Ag Progress Days
| psu.edu
Farmers and others involved in production agriculture who want to learn about the latest in agricultural goods and services, equipment and technology can enjoy “one-stop shopping” by attending Penn State’s 2023 Ag Progress Days, Aug. 8-10, according to organizers.
Master Watershed Steward Jayné Park-Martinez sparks conservation efforts
| psu.edu
Jayné Park-Martinez began volunteering with Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward Program in 2018 and has been making an impact on the surrounding community ever since.
Penn State ranked No. 83 by QS World University rankings
| onwardstate.com
Penn State's global ranking of No. 83 is a bump from last year's ranking at No. 93.
The unusual factors behind the extraordinary heat across the southern US
| vox.com
Fast-moving air 8 miles in the sky is pinning hot air over the South, driving the heat index into triple digits. This article quotes Steve Seman, assistant teaching professor of meteorology and atmospheric science.
Alumna endows Millennium Scholarship to invest in tomorrow’s STEM role models
| psu.edu
Suzanne Heininger Janss has created a scholarship in the College of Health and Human Development to support students participating in the Millennium Scholars Program.
Researchers to investigate effect of perchlorate in fireworks on drinking water
| psu.edu
Each year, millions of pounds of fireworks illuminate the skies across the United States, captivating audiences with their dazzling displays. What many people may not realize is that perchlorate, a significant ingredient in fireworks, poses potential health risks. Kim Van Meter, assistant professor of geography at Penn State, is part of a team that aims to shed light on a potentially hazardous consequence of these captivating displays.
One-of-a-kind: Penn State research team studies rare Susquehanna fish
| wtaj.com
A Penn State University research team is sharing new findings about a rare darter fish that they believe only lives in the Susquehanna River. This article quotes, Jay Stauffer Jr., Distinguished Professor, Ecosystem Science and Management.
Applications now open for CTSI Implementation Science Fellowship Program
| psu.edu
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s Implementation Science Core is accepting applications for the inaugural Implementation Science Fellowship Program now through Aug. 1. The program provides training and a mentorship network to scientists interested in advancing their implementation science expertise across Penn State campuses.
Libraries announces July workshops for scholarly communications, copyright
| psu.edu
Beginning July 11, Penn State University Libraries will offer virtual workshops on scholarly communications and copyright topics for students, faculty and staff. The workshops include a two-part Introduction to Copyright, a session on Penn State’s open access policy, and a workshop about copyright for authors of theses and dissertations. Registration is free but required for all workshops.
NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant announces its 2023 fellowship, scholarship winners
| psu.edu
Thirteen graduate students from Penn State have been awarded research fellowships and nine undergraduate students from Commonwealth have been awarded scholarships from the Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium.
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