Liberal Arts to host event examining sustainability throughout human history
| psu.edu
The College of the Liberal Arts’ theme, “Moments of Change: Creating a Livable Planet,” focuses on the ongoing work of Liberal Arts students, faculty, staff and alumni in support of sustainable futures. On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 11, the College of the Liberal Arts will host “Historical Contexts of Humans Shaping Their Environment,” an event for students, faculty, staff and community members to learn more about the theme and various perspectives related to sustainability.
Innovative method predicts the effects of climate change on cold-blooded animals
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In the face of a warming climate that is having a profound effect on global biodiversity and will change the distribution and abundance of many animals, a Penn State-led research team has developed a statistical model that improves estimates of habitat suitability and extinction probability for cold-blooded animals as temperatures climb.
The future of farming: Harnessing emerging technologies for a new digital age
| agsci.psu.edu
Agriculture is transforming, and experts at Penn State Extension and researchers in the College of Agricultural Sciences are focusing on applying cutting-edge technology to traditional farming practices. The college's emerging and advanced technology initiative is designed to empower individuals, businesses and communities across the food system with innovative technology and connected digital infrastructure -- tools that can support data-driven decisions for efficiency, growth, sustainability, competitiveness and profitability.
Back-to-back hurricanes could become common by 2100
| eos.org
New research shows back-to-back hurricanes could strike the United States every few years by 2100. This article quotes Colin Zarzycki, assistant professor of meteorology and atmospheric science.
Climate-related projects awarded seed grant funding through RISE support
| psu.edu
Two climate-related projects received seed grant funding through high-performance computing support and consultation, enhancing the University’s opportunity for larger research grants and creating impacts in society.
Landscape architecture professor recognized for interdisciplinary research
| psu.edu
Hong Wu, associate professor of landscape architecture in the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School, has been awarded the 2023 Excellence in Research and/or Creative Work Award (Junior Level) by the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture.
EarthTalks lecture to focus on habitability of planets beyond our solar system
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Bradford Foley, associate professor of geosciences at Penn State, will discuss habitability conditions of exoplanets at 4 p.m. Monday, April 3, in 112 Walker Building at University Park and on Zoom. Foley’s talk is part of the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute's spring 2023 EarthTalks speaker series, “Exploration of our Solar System.”
Will a Brita filter remove the chemicals threatening Philly water? Not officially, but...
| billypenn.com
Home pitchers with carbon-activated filters aren’t designed to remove these materials — but that doesn’t mean they don’t. This article quotes Beth Yount, Penn State Extension Educator.
Penn State expanding weather network, offering data that could help areas prepare for floods
| stateimpact.npr.org
The solar powered stations have a battery power backup and collect data on air and soil temperature, humidity, solar radiation, air pressure, wind speed and direction, rainfall and soil moisture.
Jaquelin Cochran to speak at April 13 Women in energy and water research seminar
| psu.edu
The spring 2023 Celebrating Women in Energy and Water Research seminar series continues on Thursday, April 13, with two seminars by Jaquelin Cochran, director of the Grid Planning and Analysis Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The free seminars are open to faculty, staff and students.
Penn State celebrates new Engineering Design and Innovation Building
| psu.edu
The Penn State College of Engineering celebrated the construction of the new Engineering Design and Innovation Building at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Feb. 24. The Penn State Board of Trustees-approved project was supported predominantly by funding from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and philanthropy.
Climate Solutions Symposium to take place at Penn State on May 22 and 23
| psu.edu
Penn State will host the Climate Solutions Symposium, a two-day event that will feature plenaries, panel discussions and breakout sessions, all focused on developing and elevating solutions to climate change, on May 22 and 23.
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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