Six faculty members receive 2024 Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching
| psu.edu
Six Penn State faculty members have received the 2024 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. They are Sommar Chilton, associate teaching professor of communication sciences and disorders in the College of Health and Human Development; Linda Istanbulli, Caroline D.
Six Penn State faculty members receive 2024 Faculty Scholar Medals
| psu.edu
Six Penn State faculty members have received 2024 Faculty Scholar Medals for Outstanding Achievement.
Scientists reveal all-day cooling tech that also generates clean electricity
| interestingengineering.com
The dual cooling and power strategy can work round the clock and deliver savings of 30 percent electricity compared to only using solar cells. This article mentions Penn State research.
The era of healthier produce thanks to science is just getting started
| forbes.com
Fruits and veggies are nature’s gift to humanity. With new genomic techniques, we can make them even tastier, healthier, more accessible, and longer lasting. This article mentions Penn State research.
Engineering Professor reacts to Baltimore bridge collapse
| wnep.com
With so many decaying bridges in Pennsylvania, a local professor gives their take on the future following the bridge collapse. This article and broadcast TV segment quotes Ilgin Guler, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering.
How will the Baltimore bridge collapse affect deliveries? What to know after ship collision
| usatoday.com
The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge could affect US shipping traffic. It links to the Port of Baltimore, the largest in US for autos. This article mentions Penn State.
Tragedy to have minor impact locally
| altoonamirror.com
The collapse Tuesday of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore should have minimal impact on the flow of most goods in and out of central Pennsylvania, according to the executive director of Penn State's Center for Supply Chain Research at the university's Smeal College of Business.
Strategies to grow research enterprise among March updates to trustee committees
| psu.edu
Four Penn State Board of Trustees committee held virtual off-cycle meetings on March 21. An update from Andrew Read, interim senior vice president for research, on the continued growth of Penn State’s research enterprise was among the presentations heard by the board committees.
‘Seed to Supper’ program aimed at teaching people how to grow food
| psu.edu
Interested in learning to grow the food your family eats? Penn State Extension Master Gardeners offer a comprehensive gardening program called “Seed to Supper,” aimed at helping novice, adult gardeners learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.
Q&A: Greener power solutions for communities
| psu.edu
Jim Freihaut, professor and interim head of Penn State’s Department of Architectural Engineering, was recently awarded a three-year, $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy that advances distributed energy systems in communities.
The buildings of the future won’t just be for humans—they’ll be for insects, too
| fastcompany.com
Bee habitat is built into the design of these experimental new structures. This article mentions Penn State’s Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.
Battling the bug: DEM recruits help in fighting invasive spotted lanternfly
| providencejournal.com
The state Department of Environmental Management is recruiting landscapers, nursery and highway workers in its battle against an invasive bug that threatens Rhode Island agriculture. This article mentions Penn State research.
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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