Event lifts curtain on a bright future for materials research
| psu.edu
The 2022 Materials Day event, presented by the Materials Research Institute with the theme “Materials Impacting Society,” featured a look at what might be on the horizon as far as materials research with positive societal impact.
The Chesapeake Bay earns a D+ in latest report
| stateimpact.npr.org
Efforts to restore the nation’s largest estuary are struggling to reduce agricultural pollution, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said in a news release on its State of the Bay report, which is released every two years. Polluted runoff is increasing amid inconsistent enforcement from government agencies, new development and climate change, the report said.
Search underway for Penn State's next executive vice president and provost
| psu.edu
Penn State has launched a national search for its next executive vice president and provost. A search committee comprised of faculty, staff and students from across the campuses will lead the search for the University's next chief academic officer.
Penn State leads semiconductor packaging, heterogeneous integration center
| psu.edu
The Semiconductor Research Corporation’s Joint University Microelectronics Program 2.0, a consortium of industrial partners in cooperation with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, has announced the creation of a $32.7 million, Penn State-led Center for Heterogeneous Integration of Micro Electronic Systems.
In northernmost Alaska, a battle is on to limit the damages of permafrost thaw
| alaskabeacon.com
Work to defend Utqiagvik from permafrost thaw and related erosion risks range from simple sand berms to a planned 5-mile revetment. This article quotes Ming Xiao, professor of civil and environmental engineering.
California drought: Is current rain helping state reservoir water levels?
| newsweek.com
"We need more precipitation," a climate engineer said. "We need two to three more big storms." This article quotes Antonia Hadjimichael, assistant professor in geosciences, and was also published by at least three regional outlets.
Penn State-led team receives American Chemical Society research award
| news.engr.psu.edu
A Penn State-led research team received the 2023 Cooperative Research Award from the American Chemical Society’s Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) for their scientific advancements in water treatment membranes and polymer thin films.
LionSafe helps Penn State better manage environmental health, safety needs
| psu.edu
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is implementing a new, cloud-hosted, software platform called LionSafe, which is designed as a state-of-the-art, University-wide online system that allows employees to report issues, and EHS to track and address them.
Study sheds light on how ‘forever chemicals’ travel in groundwater
| psu.edu
A new study may improve our understanding of how "forever chemicals" travel through groundwater, according to a team of scientists.
Security center now accepting proposals for 2023 research grants
| psu.edu
The Penn State Center for Security Research and Education is now accepting proposals for its 2023 Grant Program, which will provide funding of up to $30,000 for security-related research projects. Proposals are due by March 13.
Sustainability actions students take and want their colleges to take
| insidehighered.com
Students demonstrate interest in taking initiative on environmental issues and expect their colleges will do the same—but could use more knowledge on what matters most.
'Growing Impact' podcast focuses on air quality, health in western Pa.
| psu.edu
The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast discusses air quality and health concerns in western Pennsylvania, specifically how the combination of industrial polluters and complex terrain can impact communities.
Once a frozen haven, climate-driven rising temperatures are rapidly thawing the Arctic permafrost, posing a major threat to communities and infrastructure. Researchers are investigating how these changes will transform rivers, with potential consequences for erosion, sediment transport, and the entire Arctic landscape. Additionally, their project incorporates art to communicate these critical findings in an engaging way. Listen to the podcast.
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