Pulse #42

Troy's Take

As I begin writing this month, a cold wind whips at my office window and large snowflakes chase each other around the plaza outside Eisenhower Auditorium. It’s gray outside, and the change of seasons feels heavy and ominous, casting shadows on my frame of mind.

College of Ag Sciences recognizes faculty, staff for research achievements

Several Huck researchers were among those honored at the 2023 Research Awards Ceremony.

Q&A: Modeling measles amidst a global disruption in vaccine supplies

Matt Ferrari discusses his experiences helping the World Health Organization predict measles cases and deaths across the globe.

Researchers predict climate change-driven reduction in beneficial plant microbes

Bacteria that benefit plants are thought to be a critical contributor to crops and other ecosystems, but climate change may reduce their numbers.

Workplace flexibility associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease

Researchers observed reductions in cardiometabolic risk among employees whose workplaces provided them more control over their time and tasks.

NASA awards multi-institutional team $1M grant to inform US forest management

Observations from satellite remote sensing to help decision making on seeding and planting, tree species migration, and habitat and wildlife management.

NIH diversity grant to fund student’s 3D bioprinting research

Angie Castro, a doctoral student pursuing a degree in chemical engineering at Penn State, works in the Bio-Soft Materials Laboratory.

Collaborative landscape design approach may improve resiliency, human well-being

A newly proposed landscape stewardship framework called regenerative landscape design (RLD) may lead to a more resilient and adaptable environment, and improved quality of life.