University Libraries to offer fall workshops on statistical data analysis
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Beginning Sept. 26, the Research Informatics and Publishing department at Penn State University Libraries will offer four workshops on statistical data analysis, to provide an introduction to data analysis planning as well as an overview of two statistical software applications — Minitab and SPSS — that are commonly used for quantitative data analysis.
Penn State, Indian Institute of Science award joint research seed grants
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Penn State and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have announced the awardees for the 2024-25 cycle of their collaboration program. These awardees comprise four joint projects that connect Penn State and IISc researchers. The selected projects combine the unique expertise of each partnering institution to address global challenges or matters of bilateral importance to India and the United States.
Associate professor of statistics honored with international award
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Ephraim Hanks, associate professor of statistics at Penn State, was honored with the 2024 Abdel El-Shaarawi Early Investigator Award by the International Environmetrics Society. The award acknowledges and honors early investigators who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the development of statistical and quantitative approaches in environmental sciences.
How heat in seas off West Africa is making the Atlantic’s hurricane season a nightmare
| postandcourier.com
Most hurricanes, including large storms Hugo and Irma, form in between West Africa and the Caribbean. Warmer oceans coming from African heat may be to blame. This article quotes Gregory Jenkins, professor of meteorology & atmospheric science and geography.
Penn State leaders outline priorities, including research
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Penn State leaders spoke about the university’s plans for the future during a livestream presentation Thursday, outlining steps being taken across the campuses and colleges, including growing research.
New responsibilities and leadership promotions in research protections
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The Export Control program has moved to the Penn State Office for Research Protections, and both Rachel Lally and Clint Schmidt — who previously held executive director-level positions overseeing aspects of control and compliance in research — have been promoted to assistant vice presidents for research.
Registration now open for Penn State’s marquee materials research event
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Registration is open for Penn State’s marquee annual materials event, Materials Day, an opportunity for the University research community to celebrate past achievements, make connections and peer into the future of materials. The event‘s theme is “Convergence of Materials, Data, Manufacturing, and the Human Dimension” and it will be held Oct. 29 through Oct. 30 at the HUB-Robeson Center and the Millennium Science Complex at Penn State University Park.
Nine researchers named Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellows
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Nine Penn State researchers have been named fellows of the Institute of Energy and the Environment for 2024. The program recognizes and assists the exceptional achievements and unparalleled research impacts of highly successful researchers in the areas of energy and the environment. Nominees for the fellowship were submitted by the University community.
Volunteer finds next ‘career’ as a Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward
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After three “unretirements,” Gary Grahl was looking for his next challenge when he trained — at 70 years old — to become a volunteer in the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward program.
New 'collaborative hub' showcases College of Engineering's West Campus expansion
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The newly constructed Engineering Collaborative Research and Education Building (ECoRE), the latest expansion for the College of Engineering on West Campus at Penn State University Park, is a showcase for collaboration, both in how it was built and how it will be used by faculty, staff and students at the University.
Three projects receive Huck Innovative and Transformational Seed Fund grants
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The Huck Innovative and Transformational Seed (HITS) Fund initiative has awarded three high-risk, potentially high-impact project seed funding.
Researchers used 3 popular bottled water brands to test for nanoplastics, the results were alarming
| good.is
The result of the research conducted using a new laser-guided technology is so terrifying that we wish it weren't true. This article quotes Sherri Mason, associate research professor and director of Sustainability at Penn State Behrend.
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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