Cora E. MacBeth named director of Penn State Behrend’s School of Science
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Cora E. MacBeth, a chemist with 20 years of experience as a faculty member, researcher and academic administrator at Emory University, has been appointed director of the School of Science at Penn State Behrend.
Andrew Read to host conversation focused on executive action affecting research
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The Penn State community is invited to attend a conversation hosted by Penn State Senior Vice President for Research Andrew Read at 1:45 p.m. on May 28 at the University Park campus and live online.
Urban heat portal aims to tackle rising temperatures, protect at-risk residents
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As heat and associated risks intensify in cities around the world, a new tool developed by researchers in the College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School at Penn State and the Department of Urban Policy at Hunter College aims to shed light on how rising temperatures affect New York City’s neighborhoods — and what can be done to protect the most vulnerable communities.
Providing health care in rural areas offers challenges for physicians
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Rural health care, from primary care physicians to hospitals, is in the eye of a perfect storm of challenges. This article quotes Lisa Davis, outreach associate professor of health policy.
Would banning left-hand turns make Arizona’s roads safer?
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Dr. Vikash Gayah, a professor at Penn State University, says more than 60% of intersection collisions involve a left turn.
VECTOR Library launches to strengthen response to vector-borne disease threats
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As the United States observes Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May, public health and extension professionals across the country have a powerful new tool at their fingertips: the VECTOR Library, a centralized digital database of more than 1,400 educational materials on vector-borne diseases collected from the Cooperative Extension System across all U.S. states and territories.
Second round of Penn State-Auckland seed grant recipients complete projects
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Two rounds of co-funded seed grant competitions were launched by Penn State Global, the first in 2020 and second in 2023, resulting in a total of 10 cross-university collaboration projects receiving funding. The 18-month term for the 2023-24 seed grant funded projects has recently completed and all final reports have now been submitted, however, the impact of the research efforts and relationships formed between faculty, staff and students from both institutions continues to generate global impact.
Scientists sound the alarm as microplastics were found in freshwater across Pennsylvania
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A new study conducted by scientists at Penn State University has revealed alarming levels of microplastics accumulating in freshwater sediments across Pennsylvania, including urban and rural sites.
Penn State submits declaration in response to proposed NSF funding cuts
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Penn State has submitted a declaration in support of a lawsuit filed by the Association of American Universities, the American Council on Education, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, along with 13 research universities, setting forth the importance of funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation to the University's research enterprise and to the resulting extraordinary benefits it provides to the nation’s health, prosperity and security.
AI Week spotlights student, faculty research on artificial intelligence
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Penn State's AI Week, held April 14-17 across Penn State campuses, showcased faculty and student research and excellence through panels, research showcases, immersive workshops and a poster session. The weeklong event is coordinated by the Penn State AI Hub, which is housed under the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences.
Scientists uncover genetic breakthrough that could reshape global food supply: 'Essential to understand'
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Drone technology is making it easier for researchers to assess drought tolerance in genetically modified corn plants to develop new and more resilient genotypes. This article quotes Suat Irmak, professor of agricultural & biological engineering.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building
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Nearly 200 Liberal Arts alumni and distinguished guests gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 2 to celebrate the opening of the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building — the first new liberal arts building at Penn State's University Park campus in almost 50 years.