Faculty Materials Research Institute names 2023 Roy Award winners 12/06/2023 Six Penn State materials researchers have received the 2023 Rustum and Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Award, covering a wide range of research with societal impact. |
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Growing biofilms actively alter host environment, new study reveals 12/06/2023 Dental plaque, gut bacteria and the slippery sheen on river rocks are all examples of biofilms, organized communities of microorganisms that colonize our bodies and the world around us. |
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Faculty Hands-on experience: Undergraduate at the forefront of ‘cutting-edge innovation’ 12/05/2023 When Julia Chen, a junior Schreyer Scholar studying materials science and engineering, first joined the Penn State glass research group, she thought she’d have the opportunity to learn a bit about the industry, receive mentorship from experts in the field and learn the art of glassblowing. |
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Faculty Atherton Teaching Award: Peter Heaney inspires students in the geosciences 12/04/2023 With an extensive background in mineralogy, geochemistry and the geosciences, Penn State Professor of Geosciences Peter Heaney can teach to a range of knowledge and experience levels. |
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Faculty Symposium to focus on forging new partnerships in climate research, solutions 12/04/2023 Penn State will host the 2024 Climate Solutions Symposium on May 14 and 15 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. |
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Faculty 'Growing Impact' podcast explores mitigating the climate impact of contrails 12/01/2023 The latest episode of "Growing Impact" features a team of researchers that is exploring how to mitigate aviation’s climate impacts, specifically the warming effect created by contrails. |
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Student Students hone geospatial skills in Europe 11/30/2023 For Celia Ghilani, this year was one for trying new things. |
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Faculty Urgent need for climate solutions spurs Penn State to launch Climate Consortium 11/29/2023 Penn State has established a consortium focused on meeting the mounting challenges related to climate change. |
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Faculty Reefs recovered slower than broader ecosystem following ancient extinction 11/29/2023 Coral reefs, among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth, are under threat due to the changing climate. |
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Graduate Student Social Science Research Institute launches climate, society, health initiative 11/29/2023 A new Penn State initiative will focus on climate change and how extreme weather events impact human health, especially in underserved populations across the globe. |