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. |
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Faculty Melting ice falling snow: Sea ice declines enhance snowfall over West Antarctica 11/17/2023 As the world continues to warm, Antarctica is losing ice at an increasing pace, but the loss of sea ice may lead to more snowfall over the ice sheets, partially offsetting contributions to sea level rise, according to Penn State scientists. |
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Collaborative landscape design approach may improve resiliency, human well-being 11/06/2023 A newly proposed landscape stewardship framework may lead to a more resilient and adaptable environment and improved quality of life for people. |
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Adomako to explore gender and health in Ghana's gold mining at coffee hour 11/06/2023 Janet Adomako, assistant professor of geography, and environmental studies and sciences at Bucknell University, will discuss "Complex ontologies and gendered health vulnerabilities in Ghana’s small-scale gold mining industry" at the next Department of Geography's Coffee Hour lecture. Her talk will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 via Zoom. |
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'Growing Impact' examines landscape restoration in Malawi 11/02/2023 The latest episode of "Growing Impact" discusses landscape restoration as a potential natural climate solution for Africa. |
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Kichwa indigenous leader Geovanni Siquihua to speak at Nov. 3 Coffee Hour 10/23/2023 Geovanni Siquihua, a Kichwa indigenous leader from Sani, a community in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest currently resisting oil extraction, will present "Oil extraction and Kichwa indigenous futurities in the Amazon rainforest: The experience of the Sani community" at the Department of Geography's Coffee Hour lecture series at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus and via Zoom. |
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Penn State GIS Day to celebrate the power of place Nov. 13 10/20/2023 Penn State University Libraries will observe GIS Day — an annual event celebrating the technology of geographic information systems (GIS) — with events on Nov. 13. |
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Alumni Transdisciplinary approach to research benefits geography alum’s career path 10/18/2023 In the fast-paced era of innovation where breakthroughs are a constant occurrence, a Penn State Department of Geography alumna is actively engaged in harnessing the potential of new technologies to redefine interactions with technology and the world. |
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Coffee Hour talk to focus on intricate topic of 'ableism' and caregiving youth 10/13/2023 Elizabeth Olson, professor of geography and environment and professor of global studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will present "Theorizing Ableism and Care Through the Everyday Geographies of Caregiving Youth," at the Department of Geography's Coffee Hour lecture series. |
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'Growing Impact' podcast explores solar energy at wastewater treatment plants 10/02/2023 The latest episode of "Growing Impact" explores how wastewater treatment plants could use solar power to improve their environmental performance, their communities and their finances. |