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Researchers learn why invasive plants spreading so rapidly in forests

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33 weeks 5 days ago

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Invasive plants are advancing into Eastern forests at an alarming rate, and the rapid spread has been linked by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences to forest road maintenance and the type of dirt and stone used on roads. more»

Grant to support Penn State research on climate and infectious disease

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33 weeks 5 days ago

UNIVERSITY PARK -- A nearly $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation is enabling a Penn State-led group of researchers to continue studies on the potential effects of climate change on the spread of infectious diseases, such as malaria and dengue. The grant is part of federal stimulus funding authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. more»

Catch the Leonid Meteor Shower

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37 weeks 2 days ago

Stay up late or get up early and catch the annual Leonid meteor shower next week. A few dozen "shooting stars" will light up the constellation Leo in the early morning hours. The meteor shower activity, which observers expect to be visible Sunday through Nov. 19, is expected to peak on Tuesday, from 3:30 to 5:30 a.m. more»

Funding is Available for Alternative Fuel Transportation Projects

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HARRISBURG – Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today announced the opening of reimbursement grant funding for clean, alternative fuel transportation projects in Pennsylvania, and investment in Pennsylvania’s energy sector.

“The primary goals of the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program, or AFIG, are to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality and reduce consumption of imported oil through the use of homegrown alternative transportation fuels like biodiesel, natural gas and electricity that will help the state's economy and environment,” Hanger said. more»

Tips to stay safe online and protect your privacy

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While Americans have been using the Internet for about 20 years, it can still feel like the wild, wild West. Despite many technological advances that reduce the risk of your identity being stolen, becoming the victim of an Internet scam or having your privacy invaded by others on the Internet still occurs all too often. And, as a number of recent incidents involving social networking Web sites have shown, it can even be deadly. more»

Digital learning tools drive student success

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Across the country, colleges and universities are embracing innovative, digital technologies and customized learning platforms to drive academic achievement. While print textbooks remain the foundation of higher education course materials, publishers are creating new digital applications that enable institutions and faculty to become more effective, and engage digital learners to enhance their academic achievement and succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy. more»

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