Melting ice falling snow: Sea ice declines enhance snowfall over West Antarctica
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.
Collaborative landscape design approach may improve resiliency, human well-being
A newly proposed landscape stewardship framework may lead to a more resilient and adaptable environment and improved quality of life for people.
'Growing Impact' examines landscape restoration in Malawi
The latest episode of "Growing Impact" discusses landscape restoration as a potential natural climate solution for Africa with researchers including Ida Djenontin.
Adomako to explore gender and health in Ghana's gold mining at coffee hour
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 Coffee Hour lecture.
Kichwa indigenous leader Geovanni Siquihua to speak at Nov. 3 Coffee Hour
Geovanni Siquihua will present "Oil extraction and Kichwa indigenous futurities in the Amazon rainforest: The experience of the Sani community" at the Coffee Hour lecture series on Friday, Nov. 3.
Penn State GIS Day to celebrate the power of place Nov. 13
Penn State University Libraries will observe GIS Day — an annual event celebrating the technology of geographic information systems (GIS) — with events on Nov. 13.
Transdisciplinary approach to research benefits geography alum’s career path
Meet Mahda Bagher, a 2022 doctoral graduate, whose journey has propelled her to the forefront of groundbreaking research in the realms of virtual reality (VR) and human-computer interaction (HCI).
Coffee Hour talk to focus on intricate topic of 'ableism' and caregiving youth
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.
'Growing Impact' podcast explores solar energy at wastewater treatment plants
Kimberly Van Meter in an episode of "Growing Impact" that explores how wastewater treatment plants could use solar power to improve their environmental performance, their communities and their finances.
Weather-triggered asthma topic of Department of Geography 'Coffee Hour' talk
Luke Smith, assistant research professor and environmental epidemiologist at Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute, will discuss "Thunderstorms, Pollen and Severe Asthma in Minnesota 2007-18: Combining Data," at the Department of Geography's Coffee Hour lecture series.