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Scientists find evidence of 27 new viruses in bees

6/21/18

An international team of researchers has discovered evidence of 27 previously unknown viruses in bees. The finding could help scientists design strategies to prevent the spread of viral pathogens among these important pollinators.

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Faculty edit, contribute to book on tourism, health and protected lands

6/20/18

Penn State faculty members edited and contributed to the newly published book, “Tourism, Health, Wellbeing and Protected Areas,” which focuses on global evidence that shows parks and other protected areas contribute to a healthy society and therefore increases the importance of cultural and nature-based tourism.

Glenn Sterner

Penn State researchers hope website humanizes, helps others affected by opioids

6/19/18

“Share Your Opioid Story” is an initiative designed to raise public awareness of the impact of the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania and empower Pennsylvanians affected by the epidemic to talk openly about the effects of opioid addiction. Stories of individuals, family members and friends affected by the epidemic can be found — and shared — online at shareyouropioidstory.com.

Smeal center partners with DC think tank to host workshop on Pa.'s energy future

6/15/18

The Center for Global Business Studies in the Penn State Smeal College of Business partnered with the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Energy and National Security Program to host a workshop titled “Preparing for Pennsylvania’s Energy Future, Workforce and Investment Opportunities” on May 31 in the Business Building on Penn State’s University Park campus.

Narayanan, Sivasubramaniam to help advance intelligent memories via $27M center

6/15/18

Vijay Narayanan and Anand Sivasubramaniam, distinguished professors of computer science and engineering in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Penn State, are part of the Center for Research in Intelligent Storage and Processing in Memory (CRISP), one of six centers chosen across the nation by the Semiconductor Research Corporation’s Joint University Microelectronics Program to undertake high-risk, high-payoff research that addresses existing and emerging challenges in microelectronic technologies.

Penn State alumnus named artistic producer of Alberta Theatre Projects

6/14/18

Penn State alumnus Darcy Evans has been named the new artistic producer of Alberta Theatre Projects. Evans has more than two decades of experience in theater across North America and received his master of fine arts in theater and his postbaccalaureate certificate in fundraising leadership at Penn State.

Forrest Briscoe

When the 'business of business' bleeds into politics

6/11/18

What does it mean for democracy when a company steps in where the government normally would? Forrest Briscoe, professor of management and organization in the Smeal College of Business, discusses the increasing intersections between business, government and civic life on the latest episode of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s Democracy Works podcast.

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Penn State to celebrate National PSHRS Day

6/7/18

The Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society, an affiliate program group for alumni of the Penn State School of Hospitality Management and predecessor programs, will celebrate the third annual National PSHRS Day on June 21 across the country.

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Penn State scientists spotlight spotted lanternfly research on Capitol Hill

6/6/18

As the emergence of the spotted lanternfly continues to threaten portions of Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry, two researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences who are studying the invasive insects joined colleagues from more than 20 universities on Capitol Hill today (June 6) to show members of Congress and their staffs the importance of funding agricultural research.

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