at Bacterial protein discovered, engineered to better separate rare earth metals By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 A newly discovered protein naturally houses an unusual binding site that can differentiate between rare earth elements, and researchers at Penn State have made it even better. Rare earth elements are key components used in everything from modern tech to gasoline production. The protein, called LanD, enriches neodymium and praseodymium over other similar rare earth elements and has the potential to revolutionize industrial mining, researchers said. Full Article
at NASA grant to support free tool to improve astrophysical simulations By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:05:26 -0400 David Radice, associate professor of physics and of astronomy and astrophysics, has been selected to receive a Sustainment Award from NASA to advance an open-source code called AthenaK for computational astrophysicists. The grant will provide nearly $920,000 over three years. Full Article
at Stem cell-like approach in plants sheds light on specialized cell wall formation By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:16:09 -0400 Using a new method to turn stripped-down plant cells into other types of cells, Penn State biologists explored how structural banding patterns increase the stability of cell walls. They also explored how their assembly goes astray in mutant plant cells, which could inform methods to break down plant cells for biofuels. Full Article
at Johnson Lecture in Scientific Communication to be held Nov. 21 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:17:23 -0500 Alaina G. Levine, president of Quantum Success Solutions LLC, professional speaker, STEM career coach, and author, will give the fall 2024 A. Dixon and Betty F. Johnson Lecture in Scientific Communication at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21 in 100 Thomas Building on the Penn State University Park campus. The free public lecture is open to the Penn State community. Full Article
at Climate Consortium awards projects to drive climate solutions across key sectors By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 02:39:43 -0400 The Penn State Climate Consortium has awarded funding to four research projects that look to put promising climate solutions into action through interdisciplinary partnerships. Full Article
at Commonwealth Campus Undergraduate Community-Engaged Research Awards announced By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Penn State announced the recipients of the inaugural Commonwealth Campus Undergraduate Community-Engaged Research Awards, a new program designed for faculty who specifically support undergraduate student participation in research that aims to improve community well-being. Full Article
at Community invited to Trick-or-Treat at Penn State Hazleton on Oct. 24 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:18:20 -0400 Penn State Hazleton's trick-or-treating is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the Sports and Recreation Field at the campus. Children attending the event must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Full Article
at Invasive flathead catfish impacting Susquehanna’s food chain, researchers find By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:36:02 -0400 Flathead catfish — native to the Mississippi River basin — were first detected in the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania in 2002, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. In the two decades since then, the invasive species has spread throughout the river basin. The impact of the large predator on the waterway’s food webs and ecology was unknown, but now a team including researchers from Penn State is beginning to understand what Susquehanna flatheads are eating and how their presence is affecting native aquatic species in the river. Full Article
at 'Seed to Supper' program transforms lives at the Altoona VA Medical Center By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:02:51 -0400 At the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, a garden yields fresh produce such as corn, tomatoes, strawberries, zucchini and peppers. It is part of the Seed to Supper program, a Penn State Extension Master Gardener initiative that teaches adults on a limited budget how to grow their own food. For one veteran in hospice care, the garden became a lifeline. Full Article
at Penn State Master Watershed Steward Jane Cook leads by example in Lehigh Valley By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:05:05 -0400 In 2014, Jane Cook joined the second-ever training class of Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteers. She was already active in the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association, but since then, she has logged more than 1,000 volunteer hours educating the public and restoring local watersheds. Full Article
at Land-use webinar to address local implementation of active transportation plans By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:35:51 -0500 A Penn State Extension land-use webinar on Nov. 20 will guide local officials on the ins and outs of implementing “active transportation plans.” Full Article
at Penn State Centre Stage presents 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:08:54 -0400 Penn State Centre Stage will produce Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” with book and lyrics by Hugh Wheeler, music directed by Anne Van Steenwinkel, Nov. 12–22, at the Playhouse Theatre on the University Park campus. Full Article
at Durrans make estate commitment to establish scholarships in School of Music By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:19:33 -0400 Longtime School of Music faculty member Daryl Durran and his wife, Lois Durran, a violinist, have made an estate commitment of $750,000 to establish the Daryl and Lois Durran Endowment for the School of Music, which will provide scholarship support to undergraduate and graduate students in the school. Daryl Durran, professor emeritus of pedagogy and performance in bassoon, retired in 2022 after 39 years on the faculty. Full Article
at 'Growing Impact' discusses communicating inland flooding through visualizations By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:08:33 -0400 The latest episode of "Growing Impact" explores how a research team is using computer modeling and animations to visualize future flood and levee failure scenarios. Full Article
at Viral country singer Sam Barber brings his ‘Restless Mind’ to Penn State Nov. 7 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:13:37 -0400 Viral country singer-songwriter and former reality-star contestant Sam Barber will bring his “Restless Mind” tour to Happy Valley at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Eisenhower Auditorium. Full Article
at Grad earns full-time position through Pennsylvania state department program By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:37:31 -0400 Lindsay Mitchell, a Penn State World Campus graduate who earned a bachelor's degree in accounting in May, is one of Pennsylvania’s newest auditors after securing a position through an intern-to-hire program. World Campus offers the undergraduate accounting program in partnership with the Penn State Harrisburg School of Business Administration. Full Article
at Penn State Smeal's Palumbo-Miele named 2024 Women in Supply Chain award winner By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:28:46 -0400 Donna Palumbo-Miele, executive director of the Center for Supply Chain Research at the Penn State Smeal College of Business, has been awarded the 2024 Women in Supply Chain award by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Full Article
at Peter Cocoziello discusses real estate innovation on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:18:01 -0400 In the latest episode of Invent Penn State’s "Dare to Disrupt" podcast, host Ryan Newman interviews Peter Cocoziello, chairman, founder and CEO of Advance Realty Investors, a company specializing in real estate development, construction and property management. Full Article
at New innovation fund for Penn State Smeal students to explore AI initiatives By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:00:55 -0400 Dan and Robyn Ives recently made a $100,000 commitment to create the Dan and Robyn Ives AI Innovation Initiatives Fund in the Penn State Smeal College of Business. Their annually funded gift will give Smeal’s eLearning Design and Innovation Group $20,000 a year over the next five years to explore the challenges and opportunities that AI presents for Smeal students, faculty and staff and to expand educational and experiential learning opportunities around AI. Full Article
at Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation announces seed grant awardees By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:55:34 -0400 Penn State’s Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation has awarded its inaugural seed grants. These grants are designed to support interdisciplinary research projects that foster collaboration led by Penn State researchers, aiming to make a significant impact on the future of the built environment and real estate practice. Full Article
at Penn State Online MBA students make sure their friend doesn’t miss Homecoming By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:33:35 -0400 Three Penn State Online MBA students attended the 2024 homecoming game — including one in an unconventional way. Full Article
at Estate commitment to support scholarships for actuarial science students By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Ron Gebhardtsbauer and Greg Wright hope their $1 million estate commitment will help Penn State attract the type of high-achieving student for whom a scholarship offer can be the deciding factor between attending Penn State or another institution. Full Article
at News24 Business | WATCH | Ramaphosa meets with Musk in New York to discuss SA opportunities By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Sep 25 2024 11:39:40 President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Tesla and SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk in New York to discuss investment opportunities in SA, the Presidency said on Tuesday. Full Article
at News24 Business | What next for OpenAI after R2.7-trillion bonanza? By www.news24.com Published On :: Saturday Oct 05 2024 08:56:35 ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has become an AI powerhouse after securing Silicon Valley's largest-ever funding round. The company now faces the challenge of delivering on its promise to become the next Apple or Google. Full Article
at News24 Business | Emirates bans pagers, walkie-talkies onboard after Lebanon blasts By www.news24.com Published On :: Sunday Oct 06 2024 07:39:53 Dubai-based airline Emirates has banned pagers and walkie-talkies onboard its planes following sabotage attacks in Lebanon, and extended flight cancellations for Middle East destinations due to regional escalation. Full Article
at News24 Business | Global food prices rise at fastest rate since 2022 By www.news24.com Published On :: Sunday Oct 06 2024 08:55:57 Global food prices rose in September at their fastest rate since March 2022, with sugar prices surging as dry weather and fires damaged Brazilian sugarcane crops, the Food and Agriculture Organization said Friday. Full Article
at News24 Business | Zimbabwe central bank chief says ZiG 43% devaluation is 'once-off' event By www.news24.com Published On :: Saturday Oct 12 2024 12:22:53 Zimbabwe sought to assure citizens that its gold-backed currency would not suffer another steep devaluation and steps were being taken to assure its defence. Full Article
at News24 Business | Dynasties battle to lead Mauritius with democracy out of favour By www.news24.com Published On :: Sunday Nov 10 2024 10:58:32 As 1 million people head to cast ballots, the election results are likely to be announced on Monday. Full Article
at PSU-LV criminal justice adjunct named Pennsylvania Probation Officer of the Year By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:08:47 -0400 Penn State Lehigh Valley criminal justice program adjunct instructor Corallys Fernandez's work in the juvenile probation field was recently recognized on a state level. Full Article
at PSU-LV faculty and staff present at Commonwealth Connections Instructor Days By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:09:15 -0400 Faculty and staff from Penn State Lehigh Valley were among the slate of presenters and panelists at the annual Commonwealth Connections Instructor Days, a virtual event whose goal is to share strategies and tools for success in teaching. Full Article
at Panelists at PSU-LV event discuss importance, challenges facing reading literacy By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:15:58 -0500 Shifts in how reading is taught have led to declining reading literacy scores on standardized tests across U.S. Full Article
at News24 Business | Rand benefits from dollar weakness as US election, likely Fed rate cut loom By www.news24.com Published On :: Monday Nov 04 2024 11:14:12 The dollar slid on Monday as investors braced for a potential pivot this week for the global economy as the United States chooses a new leader, and as it likely cuts interest rates again with major implications for bond yields. Full Article
at News24 Business | Investment update | What Trump or Harris could mean for JSE shares By www.news24.com Published On :: Tuesday Nov 05 2024 07:52:41 The latest investment insights and market developments. Full Article
at News24 Business | Emerging markets tremble at Trump's return By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 06 2024 12:16:52 Mexico led a currency meltdown, while China spurred an equity selloff, as emerging markets trembled at Donald Trump's likely return to White House. Full Article
at News24 Business | EXPLAINER | What's at stake for global markets in a Trump presidency By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 06 2024 13:14:32 As Donald Trump appears poised to head back to the White House, the US dollar and stock market are seen as winners, but a Republican presidency could weigh on bonds, emerging markets, clean energy and sustainable investing. Full Article
at News24 Business | ANALYSIS | Wall Street girds for Trump 2.0: Tariffs, tax cuts and volatility By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 06 2024 19:30:15 Nov 6 - With Donald Trump heading back to the White House, Wall Street is anticipating the potential for lower taxes, deregulation and a U.S. president who is quick to sound off on everything from the stock market to the dollar. Trump made tariffs a Full Article
at News24 Business | Investment update | Trump win wreaks havoc with rate-cut expectations around world By www.news24.com Published On :: Thursday Nov 07 2024 08:44:58 The latest investment insights and market developments. Full Article
at News24 Business | Rand recovers to pre-election levels as Trumpmania is replaced by interest rate focus By www.news24.com Published On :: Thursday Nov 07 2024 12:04:26 The dollar edged lower on Thursday, while investors awaited policy decisions from the Federal Reserve and other central banks. Full Article
at News24 Business | Investment update | Why SA maize prices face an uncertain future By www.news24.com Published On :: Friday Nov 08 2024 08:21:29 The latest investment insights and market developments. Full Article
at News24 Business | Nintendo courts non-gamers in 'about-turn' strategy By www.news24.com Published On :: Monday Jan 01 0001 00:00:00 Once confined to rectangular screens, chirpy plumber Mario and pointy-eared Princess Zelda are popping up in theme parks and toy stores as Nintendo goes all out to win non-gamer fans. Full Article
at News24 Business | Investment update | What investors get wrong about SA shares, the Fed and Wall St By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 08:06:33 The latest investment insights and market developments. Full Article
at Greater Allegheny student research presented at biannual conference By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2024 14:58:01 -0400 Penn State Greater Allegheny hosted its Spring 2024 Undergraduate Student Research and Creativity Conference, highlighting students’ findings in topics they explored with faculty mentors. Full Article
at Greater Allegheny students bring home regional press awards By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:47:02 -0400 Penn State Greater Allegheny student journalists earned Golden Quill Awards from the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania for their exceptional writing and multimedia work in the campus newspaper, the GA-Zette. Full Article
at Third annual Open Champion award winners honored for work with open education By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:38:43 -0400 Six Penn State Commonwealth Campuses recently named faculty members as Open Champions, recognizing their work with open education in the third year of Penn State's Open and Affordable Educational Resources Champion Awards. Full Article
at Greater Allegheny faculty member honored for advancing women in mathematics By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Kuei-Nuan Lin, associate professor of mathematics at Penn State Greater Allegheny, has been awarded the 2025 Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) Service Award for her exceptional leadership in advancing women in mathematics. Her contributions, including leading the AWM Mentor Network Program and serving in various committee roles, highlight her dedication to supporting women in the field. Full Article
at Greater Allegheny students named finalists in national competition By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:12:03 -0400 The College Media Association recognized Penn State Greater Allegheny students as finalists for its national Pinnacle Awards competition. Full Article
at Greater Allegheny launches common intellectual experience on aging By www.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:26:39 -0400 Penn State Greater Allegheny’s fourth annual All Campus Day introduced the "Growing Older" common intellectual experience, aimed at exploring and understanding the complexities of aging, especially in a region with a significant senior population. Full Article
at Greater Allegheny Inducts first-generation students into honor society By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:43:27 -0500 Summary: Penn State Greater Allegheny recently celebrated the induction of its first cohort into the Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) honor society, recognizing the academic achievements of first-generation college students. Full Article
at Why Are Students With Disabilities So Invisible in STEM Education? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 In the United States, we lament the lack of diversity in STEM fields and in teacher education, but many of our actions as educators continue to "weed out" students from nondominant communities and those who are differently abled. Full Article Stem
at Like College Athletes, These High School Players Get an Assist on Academics By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 An unusual program in Cincinnati provides academic coaches to help high school players meet eligibility requirements to stay in the game. Full Article Sports