Social Science Research Institute names 2024-25 mentored faculty fellows
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Four Penn State faculty members were recently named the Social Science Research Institute’s Mentored Faculty Fellows for 2024-25. The program supports the career development of early career faculty in social and behavioral sciences to engage in new areas of research and/or the development of new interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at building sustainable research and securing external funding.
Penn State, Indian Institute of Science announce seed grant program
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Penn State and the Indian Institute of Science are collaborating to enhance academic and research ties through a series of workshops and a new seed grant program for the 2024-25 academic year. Applications for the seed grant program are open until May 20. Projects should foster collaborative and sustainable programs that integrate academics and students from both universities.
Tracy Langkilde appointed interim executive vice president and provost
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Tracy Langkilde, the Verne M. Willaman Dean of the Eberly College of Science, has been named interim executive vice president and provost of Penn State, effective April 15.
Penn State Extension to host agricultural conservation conference June 4-6
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Individuals working in agricultural conservation can dive into professional development opportunities by attending the “ACAP Ag Conservation Con,” June 4-6 at Toftrees Golf Resort, located at 1 Country Club Lane in State College.
Type of plastic film on high tunnels can filter sunlight, influence plant growth
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High-tunnel growing systems, sometimes called hoophouses, have gained popularity for their ability to enhance growth conditions and extend the growing season of horticultural crops. Now, a team led by Penn State researchers has demonstrated that growers can select various plastic film coverings on the structures — depending on their desired light-filtering properties — to protect plants and enhance their health.
NSF CAREER Award enables Penn State scientist to study new 3D printing materials
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An agricultural engineer in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is embarking on research to explore using plant-based materials for 3D printing, thanks to support from the U.S. National Science Foundation.
April 22 EarthTalks: Sustainable and climate-resilient urban solutions
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Ashish Sharma, climate and urban sustainability lead for the Discovery Partners Institute at the University of Illinois, will give the talk, “Climate Science to Actionable Urban Solutions,” at 4 p.m. Monday, April 22, via Zoom.
The Cicadapocalypse is nigh. 7 cicada facts to know before it hits
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Trillions of cicadas are about to emerge. This article, originally published by Popular Science, quotes Michael Skvarla, assistant research professor of arthropod identification.
Growing Impact preview: Investigating thawing permafrost
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Episode release date: May 1, 2024 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.
Arboretum demonstration shows ways to prevent lethal bird-window collisions
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Each year, hundreds of millions of birds in the United States are killed when they collide with windows. Visitors to the Arboretum at Penn State can learn about simple ways to help prevent collisions at a demonstration on April 18.
Huck Leadership Fellows selected for 2024-25
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For the 2024-25 academic year, Huck leadership has appointed Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Scott Medina, Professor of Statistics Lingzhou Xue and Associate Professor of Surgery Dino Ravnic to be Huck Leadership Fellows.
Infrastructure, consultation for multi-site studies using electronic health data
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Penn State has established the Digital Collaboratory for Precision Health Research, an initiative led by the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute and the Center for Artificial Intelligence Foundations and Scientific Applications.
The global push to involve youth in climate action is gaining momentum, harnessing their innovative spirit, deep investment in the future, and strong collective voice to combat climate change. Getting young people involved ensures that climate policies are forward-thinking and geared towards sustainable development, while their global solidarity and use of digital platforms amplify the call for urgent action. At the forefront of this movement, Penn State's Global Youth Storytelling and Research Lab aims to become a pivotal transnational research hub, empowering young leaders to shape the future of climate and environmental justice. Listen to the podcast.
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