'Water, Water, Everywhere!' event set for Dec. 3 at Pasto Agricultural Museum
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The public is invited to attend “Water, Water, Everywhere!” — an event taking place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Pasto Agricultural Museum in Rock Springs. Registration is free.
Muth, Powell, Finley named 2022 Pa. Forestry Association award recipients
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Allyson Muth, Michael Powell and Linda Finley in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management were honored for their contributions to the conservation of Pennsylvania’s natural resources at the Pennsylvania Forestry Association’s Annual Symposium on Nov. 5.
Nominations sought for Faculty Scholar Medal
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The Office of the President has opened the call for nominations for individuals eligible to receive the Faculty Scholar Medal.
School of International Affairs takes D.C. career exposure trip
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Members of the Penn State School of International Affairs community went on its annual career exposure trip to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Oct. 27, and Friday, Oct. 28.
Berks center examines how telephone poles can help stop the spotted lanternfly
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The Penn State Berks Center for the Agricultural Sciences and a Sustainable Environment is studying the role that telephone poles can play in monitoring and eradicating the invasive spotted lanternfly. The center continues to be one of the main research sites surveying effective procedures in the control of the invasive planthoppers through support from both the U.S. and Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture, as well as other grant funding.
To prevent next pandemic research suggests we need to restore wildlife habit
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Preserving and restoring natural habitats in specific locations could prevent pathogens that originate in wildlife from spilling over into domesticated animals and humans, according to new research led by an international team of researchers, including Penn State.
PJ Dick and Trumbull support engineering facilities expansion with $1M gift
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Largest classroom in new facility to be named after two Penn State engineering alumni.
Deadline for the 2023 Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards extended to Dec. 5
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The deadline for the 2023 Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards (FSAA) has been extended to Dec. 5. These awards are a great way to recognize Penn State’s faculty and staff who go above and beyond their basic duties to bring about positive and lasting change to the University and/or the community.
Professor selected as Society of Petroleum Engineers Distinguished Lecturer
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Arash Dahi Taleghani, professor of petroleum and natural gas engineering, will serve as a 2022-23 Society of Petroleum Engineers Distinguished Lecturer.
Lehigh Valley psychology professor serves as society's UN representative
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David Livert, professor of psychology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, is the main representative to the United Nations for the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues.
Engineering unit changes name to School of Engineering Design and Innovation
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The Penn State College of Engineering’s School of Engineering Design and Innovation has updated its name, from the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs, as part of its strategic plan. The name was approved on Nov. 14 and it will go into effect immediately.
Greater Allegheny engineering faculty member to lead trip to Mexico
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Penn State Greater Allegheny students will have the opportunity to travel to Oaxaca, Mexico, as part of a spring sustainability course.
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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