UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Mushrooms are a tasty addition to dishes ranging from stir fries to stews, but harmful pathogens, pests and microbes have been reducing crop yields for decades. A new grant for more than $7 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture will fund an upcoming project led by Penn State researchers, who aim to develop new pest management tools for mushro  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology issued the following news release: Artificial intelligence has the potential to create scientific medical literature and reviews in the future, but current AI technology has been shown to produce inaccurate information with fabricated references according to new research from The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice (JACI: In Practice), an official journal of the American Academy o  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: In a long-standing partnership with Penn State, Barnes and Noble College -- a Barnes and Noble Education company that operates the Penn State Bookstore -- awarded a 2023-24 round of grants to support a range of programs and initiatives across the University. Since the company launched the grant program in 2015, more than $1.2 million has been awarded to priorities that offer direct benefit to the   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Situational awareness -- the ability to perceive, understand and effectively respond to different variables in a safe, efficient way -- is important in all walks of life, but especially those in high-pressure jobs where lives are on the line. Military analysts and industrial engineers use the Situation Awareness Rating Technique (SART) to measure how "present" soldiers, air crews, nuclear power plant emp  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The full Penn State Board of Trustees took action on a number of items today (Nov. 10) as it concluded its final regularly scheduled meeting of 2023. During its meeting at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub at University Park campus, the board: Approved a proposed plan to renovate and expand the Nursing Sciences Building at the University Park campus; Elected its officers, with current chair Mat  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Disparities in health care persist, with Hispanic and Black adults reporting less satisfaction with their interactions with physicians, leading to poorer quality of care and health outcomes.[1],[2],[3] While 19% of people in the U.S. identify as Hispanic, fewer than 7% of physicians do.[4] This lack of representation in the delivery of health care has been shown to exacerbate heal  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed University Senate at its meeting today. His remarks were as follows: Thank you, Professor Reed. I need to update the Senate on two pieces of University business before turning to current issues for our community regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. I know our provost will address these latter issues in greater detail, including issues of student safety, free speech, and  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Hosting your first Thanksgiving gathering can be a challenge, whether it is for a party of four or 20. Planning and preparation are key, and as part of that, first-time cooks should be sure to incorporate good food safety practices, according to a food safety expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. "Food safety considerations are always important but can be challenging for those   more

DUBOIS, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University's DuBois Campus issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2023: A recent panel discussion at Penn State DuBois, in conjunction with the North Central Pennsylvania (NCPA) LaunchBox, gave students a valuable opportunity to learn from and gain insights from three local entrepreneurs. The simple definition of an entrepreneur, according to Marriam-Webster, is "one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise." H  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research issued the following news: The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) applauds congressional leaders on passing a Continuing Resolution that includes a one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, a legislative measure that will protect farmers, ranchers and consumers. The bipartisan legislation includes $37 million in 2024 for agricultural research through FFAR's unique public-private partnerships. "The funding I   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed Penn State's 2023-24 nonpreferred appropriations bill on Nov. 15 after a delay of more than four months. The bill, which now heads to the desk of Gov. Josh Shapiro for his anticipated signature, includes flat funding of $242.1 million for Penn State's general support appropriation -- money that Penn State passes on to Pennsylvania students as an in-state tu  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: Pennsylvania House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) announced a final decision on funding for Pennsylvania's state-related universities. The final product resulted from House Republicans again leading on Pennsylvania's budget. "House Republicans have once again demonstrated what actual leadership and governing looks like by agreeing to fund the state-related universi  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Penn State's College of Education issued the following news: To say the tenure of Rodney J. Reed as the sixth dean of the Penn State College of Education was impactful would be an understatement. Reed's eight-plus year stewardship, from 1990 to 1998, was one that saw great change in the college, and the University as a whole, from reorganization to strengthening the college academically, to the embrace of the latest technology. But perhaps his biggest   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: A research team led by a Penn State ecologist has received a $1 million grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to integrate satellite data into predictive modeling to anticipate change in recruitment -- the process by which new trees emerge -- within forests across the eastern United States. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural R  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- NextGen America issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: * * * Extensive outreach played a vital role in more than doubling the youth voter turnout last Tuesday * * * Last week, historic youth voter turnout in critical Pennsylvania and Virginia races showcased the impact of NextGen's dedicated organizing and education efforts. NextGen's election data reveals a remarkable doubling of youth voter participation in key college campus precincts compared   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following statement on Nov. 16, 2023: * * * State Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) issued the following statement on his vote in support of the allocation of funds for Pennsylvania College of Technology: "As an alumnus of Pennsylvania College of Technology and former adjunct professor of computer science and data analytics, I am a strong supporter of this college and its programs, which was reflected in my   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Legislation sponsored by Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) that would make the Commonwealth's four state-related universities fall fully under the state's Right-to-Know Law and increase transparency was signed into law Thursday. After the governor signed House Bill 1556, the representatives issued the following statement: "Penn State, Pitt, Templ  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: The Senate voted overwhelmingly to support funding and additional transparency measures for Pennsylvania's state-related universities today, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). Under House Bill 1461, general support for Penn State University, th  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and the Penn State community mourn the loss of Charles L. Hosler, for whom the Hosler Building on the University Park campus and the Hosler Oak at the Penn State Arboretum are named. Hosler died on Sunday, Oct. 29. He was 99 years old. Hosler left his mark on Penn State, having spent his entire professional career at the University. He joined the Penn Sta  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State World Campus is partnering with the United Service Organizations (USO) to help service members who are transitioning to civilian life and may be interested in furthering their education. Through the partnership, Penn State World Campus will participate in two events in 2024 in which the USO community can learn more about the undergraduate and graduate degrees that Penn State offers onl  more

MONT ALTO, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University's Mont Alto campus issued the following news: In a long-standing partnership with Penn State, Barnes and Noble College -- a Barnes and Noble Education company that operates the Penn State Bookstore -- awarded a 2023-24 round of grants to support a range of programs and initiatives across the University. Since the company launched the grant program in 2015, more than $1.2 million has been awarded to priorities that offer direct be  more

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: Penn State Schuylkill recently partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue to offer continuing education units (CEUs) to state employees training in an efficiency program known as Lean Six Sigma. Lean Six Sigma is a process improvement approach focused on cutting waste and increasing quality to keep organizations competitive. The green belt certification program utili  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Penn State's College of Education issued the following news: Joseph Polizzi, who this past summer was named director of the new online Doctor of Education program -- a joint venture between the Penn State College of Education and Penn State World Campus, said he believes his role in life is the same as any educator: It's about serving students to the best of his ability. It's a mindset that has been fomented by a life and career dedicated to serving st  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 (TNSres) -- Penn State's College of Education issued the following news: In the past century, the Penn State College of Education has established itself not only as a training ground for future teachers but as a research powerhouse on the cutting edge of issues such as diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB). Additionally, researchers in the college have successfully bridged theory and practice by forging ties with policymakers, journalists and e  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Penn State's College of Education issued the following news: Maithreyi Gopalan, assistant professor of education and public policy and Social Science Research Institute co-funded faculty member at Penn State, was recently awarded the Civil Rights Data Science Impact Fellowship. Gopalan is the first fellow in the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR), awarded through the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). The fellow  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Penn State's College of Education issued the following news: Leah Hollis' time with the Penn State College of Education may have just started, but it would be a challenge to find anyone better qualified to help the college fulfill its stated mission. Having arrived in August as associate dean for access, equity and inclusion, Hollis brings to Penn State an impressive educational and professional background. One of her passions is for eradicating workpl  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- Penn State's College of Education issued the following news: The Penn State College of Education welcomed two new tenure-track faculty members into the community during the Fall 2023 semester, who brought with them a wealth of knowledge and experience in areas such as social justice, gender/sexuality studies and virtual reality technology. Additionally, new instructors with backgrounds in teaching, educational administration and adult literacy further a  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Jennifer R. Wahl, instructor of social sciences at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been named to the YWCA Northcentral PA Board of Directors. "The YWCA is honored to be governed by a board comprised of unique perspectives, adding a wealth of experience to our organization," said Brittany Fischer, YWCA Northcentral PA's communications and development director. "Our board members are   more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: An ongoing partnership between Pennsylvania College of Technology and Miller Electric Mfg. LLC helps to ensure that students in the college's welding and fabrication majors can continue to hone their skills on state-of-the-art equipment used throughout the welding industry. Miller, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of original equipment for the industry that is wholly owned by ITW (Illinois To  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: A novel colonoscopy training system that integrates automated personalized learning with a manikin -- the more realistic version of a mannequin capable of medical simulations -- embedded with sensors may help make the routine procedure safer, more accurate and cost-efficient. That's the goal of a team led by Penn State College of Engineering researchers that received a $1.7 million grant from the   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Measles vaccination rates among children worldwide declined during the COVID-19 pandemic to the lowest level since 2008, likely due to lockdowns and difficulty accessing vaccines. According to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that published today (Nov. 17) in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, this drop   more

PHILADELPHIA, Mississippi, Nov. 15 -- The Professional Golfers Association of America issued the following news release: Leading after the first round of the 2023 PGA University Championship is undoubtedly a positive for Sam Houston State University. However, the Bearkats are fully focused on their next hurdle-clinch the victory on Wednesday. SHSU (3-over par 291) owns a four-stroke lead over Mississippi State University (7-over par 295) following Tuesday's opening round at Dancing Rabbit Golf  more

PHILADELPHIA, Mississippi, Nov. 16 -- The Professional Golfers Association of America issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: The wait is over for Sam Houston State University. Since its inception in 2005, the SHSU PGA Golf Management Program had been searching for its first win at the PGA University Championship. SHSU posted its second 3-over par 291 of the week to finish at 6-over par 582 and capture its first win by 15 shots on Wednesday at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Philade  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: HERSHEY, Pa. -- Alzheimer's disease is feared by many -- and for good reason. The brain disorder slowly destroys memory along with a person's ability to reason, speak, carry out daily tasks and recognize loved ones. To date, there's no cure. The good news, however, is that there are steps you can take to lessen your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease, and promising possibilities for treatin  more

SHARON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news: Three essays written by Penn State Shenango students were featured in the 2023 edition of "The Best of Freshmen Writing," which is published annually by the University College English Committee. The essays, titled "A Brown Child in a White World," by Serena Leax, "My Controversial Joy," by Alex Weimer, and "A Town Like Mine," by Merrick Morneweck, each explored the students' exp  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: * * * Fruit Ingestion Identified as Possible Source of Increased Production * * * The volume of breast milk produced may be determined by genetics, according to biomedical and nutritional sciences Professor Shannon Kelleher of the UMass Lowell Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences. Analyzing the breast milk of 221 mothers aged 19 to 42, she and her research team identi  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State is beginning the process to implement general salary increases (GSI) for faculty and staff, following action by the Pennsylvania legislature and governor to release Penn State's 2023-24 appropriations. New salaries will be reflected in January 2024 paychecks, and the salary increases will be retroactive to July 1. The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL), as a self-supporting unit, will f  more

MENOMONIE, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- The University of Wisconsin's Stout Campus issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2023: Staying physically fit, active and inspired by the world around them is a way of life for Dallas and Edye Pankowski, who enjoy downhill skiing, biking, hiking and adventure-based trips. It stands to reason then that Dallas, an alum, and Edye, a Menomonie native, are supporting the upcoming Recreation Complex renovation at UW-Stout with a gift of $5 million -- the largest in u  more

RENO, Nevada, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Nevada issued the following news release: * * * The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology commemorated their commitment to education, research and community impact with a 50th Anniversary Golden Reception * * * From the basement of the Mackay Science Building on the University of Nevada, Reno quad, to their current location in the Nell J. Redfield Building, the University of Nevada, Reno   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Yale School of Public Health issued the following news: A new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds air pollution may negatively impact standardized test scores. The cross-sectional study, employing a two-way fixed-effects model, appears in the open access peer-reviewed medical journal JAMA Network Open. Using data from the North Carolina Education Research Data Center, the researchers tracked 2.8 million public school s  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Yale University School of Public Health issued the following news: A new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds air pollution may negatively impact standardized test scores. The cross-sectional study, employing a two-way fixed-effects model, appears in the open access peer-reviewed medical journal JAMA Network Open. Using data from the North Carolina Education Research Data Center, the researchers tracked 2.8 million publ  more