Asher Rosinger, assistant professor of biobehavioral health and anthropology and director of the Water, Health, and Nutrition Lab, has been named the Ann Atherton Hertzler Early Career Professor in Global Health, further funding his research on water insecurity and associated behavioral and nutritional effects.
Adults who sleep six hours per night as opposed to eight may have a higher chance of being dehydrated, according to a study by Penn State.
Michael Jacobson, professor of forest resources in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, has been named the first Global Faculty Fellow in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
The Institutes of Energy and the Environment and the Hamer Center for Community Design will be hosting a workshop on flooding and community resilience on Monday, Sept. 24.
Black and Hispanic U.S. adults are half as likely as whites to drink tap water and more than twice as likely to drink bottled water, according to a recent Penn State analysis. The findings support past research that indicates that minorities and more vulnerable populations have a higher distrust of tap water in America, and that those who instead consume bottled water are at greater risk of health issues and financial burdens.
While performing routine tests during summer 2016, Penn State found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some residential buildings on the University Park campus. Penn State initially informed the campus community in November 2016 and is now providing an update as part of its ongoing public education program.
Penn State Greater Allegheny will celebrate World Water Day on March 22 with a variety of activities.
During routine and follow-up water quality testing, Penn State found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in three residence buildings on campus. University leaders are committed to the health and safety of the community, and will continue to monitor and address the situation, including testing the water in all campus buildings, instituting a public education program and conducting a corrosion-control treatment study.
Issues of flood, drought and a changing weather dynamic raise ethical and moral questions, including issues of justice and fairness between different populations, and between people and nature. To address such issues, constructive dialogue and community based discussions provide a way to find solutions and address the moral and ethical dilemmas raised.
Penn State student creates H2O-Pal to track water intake
Research and art representing a diverse array of colleges and disciplines at Penn State will flood the HUB for the first-ever Water Symposium this Earth Day, April 22.
Turning on the tap to get a glass of water, brush your teeth or take a shower shouldn't be a guessing game. A metallic taste, sulfuric smell or unsightly residue cannot only ruin a cold drink, but also can be a hazard to health and home.
Penn State Extension is offering an innovative new mobile device application -- or app -- called "H2OSolutions," to help private water system owners and professionals evaluate wells, springs and cisterns.The objective of the app is to help users diagnose the causes of observed water-quality problems and guide water-testing decisions.
Penn State Extension will offer the Dive Deeper -- Youth Water Educators' Summit at the Central Hotel and Conference Center in Harrisburg on Sept. 25.
Whether sweet or savory, a small snack or an elaborate meal, conference planners at Penn State say they are receiving more requests for healthy food choices during multi-day conferences on the University Park campus.
