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Robert P. Brooks (right) receives the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research

Environmental Law Institute recognizes Penn State wetlands scientist

5/20/13

The Environmental Law Institute has announced that Robert P. Brooks, a wetlands scientist at Penn State, has received the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research. Brooks and six other award recipients were honored at a ceremony at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., on May 9.

GridSTAR Net Zero Energy Demonstration Project underway at The Navy Yard

GridSTAR Net Zero Energy Demonstration Project under way at The Navy Yard

5/13/13

A powerful collaboration of researchers, manufacturers and economic development officials are embarking on a groundbreaking demonstration project for smart-grid, net zero energy buildings called the GridSTAR Center — a Smart Energy Campus initiative at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Spearheaded by Penn State with support from the U.S. Department of Energy, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), the GridSTAR Net Zero Energy Demonstration Structure is the first phase of the GridSTAR Center.

Admiral (ret.) James Houck

Houck appointed to sexual assault response panel

5/8/13

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has appointed retired Adm. James W. Houck, distinguished scholar in residence at Penn State Law and School of International Affairs, to a Congressionally-mandated panel charged with conducting an independent review of Department of Defense systems used to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate allegations of sexual assault in the military.

foodborne illness story photo

Number of foodborne illness cases largely unchanged in U.S.

5/3/13

Recently released reports about the frequency of foodborne illness -- commonly known as food poisoning -- show that the risks have not changed much in recent years, according to an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Rachel Thor at New Leaf office

Student, 'Educate: 20/20' founder, sees education as more than means to a job

4/25/13

Rachel Thor, a fifth-year senior from State College, Pa., says her goal upon entering college was to be "fully alive" the whole time. Her senior project in the bachelor of philosophy intercollege program culminated in a monthlong road tour with other education entrepreneurs searching to change the narrative around education.

Penn State President Rodney Erickson speaks at a podium during the groundbreaking ceremony for the EEB Hub headquarters on April 24 a the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

Ground broken on Energy Efficient Buildings Hub headquarters

4/24/13

Penn State, with support from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Economic Development Administration, celebrated the development of two buildings at the Energy Efficient Buildings (EEB) Hub during a groundbreaking ceremony on April 24 at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.

Lean manufacturing, sustainability issues the focus of recent forum

4/23/13

The Penn State Smeal College of Business Center for the Management of Technological and Organizational Change (CMTOC) held its biannual Advanced Manufacturing Forum on April 4 to 5 at the Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center in State College, Pa. The spring forum focused on lean manufacturing and applying lean methodologies to sustainability, with presentations from managers with extensive experience in implementing lean and/or green practices that focus on product design, manufacturing and the supply chain.

Civil Rights Appellate Clinic collaborated on Nassar brief

Teamwork is key to Civil Rights Appellate Clinic in amici curiae brief to SCOTUS

4/23/13

The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) asked the Penn State Law Civil Rights Appellate Clinic to draft an amici curiae brief in University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar, set for argument on April 24 before the Supreme Court; what surprised even clinic students was the number of other organizations that signed onto the brief: 18.

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Rachel Thor at New Leaf office

Student, 'Educate: 20/20' founder, sees education as more than means to a job

4/25/13

Rachel Thor, a fifth-year senior from State College, Pa., says her goal upon entering college was to be "fully alive" the whole time. Her senior project in the bachelor of philosophy intercollege program culminated in a monthlong road tour with other education entrepreneurs searching to change the narrative around education.

Sheppard Students atop the Shrine

Sheppard Elementary School Visit 2013

4/25/13

The College of Education has a very special relationship with Isaac A. Sheppard Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA that benefits both institutions greatly.

Robert P. Brooks (right) receives the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research

Environmental Law Institute recognizes Penn State wetlands scientist

5/20/13

The Environmental Law Institute has announced that Robert P. Brooks, a wetlands scientist at Penn State, has received the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research. Brooks and six other award recipients were honored at a ceremony at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., on May 9.

GridSTAR Net Zero Energy Demonstration Project underway at The Navy Yard

GridSTAR Net Zero Energy Demonstration Project under way at The Navy Yard

5/13/13

A powerful collaboration of researchers, manufacturers and economic development officials are embarking on a groundbreaking demonstration project for smart-grid, net zero energy buildings called the GridSTAR Center — a Smart Energy Campus initiative at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Spearheaded by Penn State with support from the U.S. Department of Energy, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), the GridSTAR Net Zero Energy Demonstration Structure is the first phase of the GridSTAR Center.

Admiral (ret.) James Houck

Houck appointed to sexual assault response panel

5/8/13

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has appointed retired Adm. James W. Houck, distinguished scholar in residence at Penn State Law and School of International Affairs, to a Congressionally-mandated panel charged with conducting an independent review of Department of Defense systems used to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate allegations of sexual assault in the military.

foodborne illness story photo

Number of foodborne illness cases largely unchanged in U.S.

5/3/13

Recently released reports about the frequency of foodborne illness -- commonly known as food poisoning -- show that the risks have not changed much in recent years, according to an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Penn State President Rodney Erickson speaks at a podium during the groundbreaking ceremony for the EEB Hub headquarters on April 24 a the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

Ground broken on Energy Efficient Buildings Hub headquarters

4/24/13

Penn State, with support from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Economic Development Administration, celebrated the development of two buildings at the Energy Efficient Buildings (EEB) Hub during a groundbreaking ceremony on April 24 at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.

Lean manufacturing, sustainability issues the focus of recent forum

4/23/13

The Penn State Smeal College of Business Center for the Management of Technological and Organizational Change (CMTOC) held its biannual Advanced Manufacturing Forum on April 4 to 5 at the Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center in State College, Pa. The spring forum focused on lean manufacturing and applying lean methodologies to sustainability, with presentations from managers with extensive experience in implementing lean and/or green practices that focus on product design, manufacturing and the supply chain.

Civil Rights Appellate Clinic collaborated on Nassar brief

Teamwork is key to Civil Rights Appellate Clinic in amici curiae brief to SCOTUS

4/23/13

The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) asked the Penn State Law Civil Rights Appellate Clinic to draft an amici curiae brief in University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar, set for argument on April 24 before the Supreme Court; what surprised even clinic students was the number of other organizations that signed onto the brief: 18.