GEOGRAPH Newsletter 2023

The Department of Geosciences annual newsletter showcases the department's latest research discoveries, stories about outstanding alumni and students, departmental news, and more.

Features

Mahada at Meta

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Zimmerer researches food biodiversity sustainability on sabbatical in France

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GeoGraphics lab opens

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GENIUS workshop equips underrepresented students for geography graduate programs

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Message from the Department Head

Science Snapshots

Fresher AIr: AI and mobility data may improve air pollution exposure models 

Researchers investigate effect of perchlorate in fireworks on drinking water 

Ortiz Selected for AAG’s Inaugural Climate and Society Program 

Study Decodes Ice Shelf Collapse for Future Predictions 

Penn State Study Tackles Poaching with Integrated Geospatial Data 

New model provides improved air-quality predictions in fire-prone areas 

Melting ice falling snow: Sea ice declines enhance snowfall over West Antarctica 

Landscape-U program connects graduate students with Navajo Nation 

Guido Cervone co-authors national report on ethical artificial intelligence use 

AAG Conference March 23-27, 2023 Denver, Colorado

2023 Graduate Student Cohort 

Walker Building Renovation Project

Hotter and drier conditions limit forest recovery from wildfires

 

 

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Retirements

Celebration held to honor former dean and director, William Ewart Easterling III

Three decades of impact: Andrew Carleton’s academic career

Roger M. Downs: Charting a lifelong journey in geography

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Around the department

Assistant Professor Ida Djenontin: Reflecting on Year One

Wetlands, water quality in Chesapeake Bay focus of Van Meter NSF Career Award

Fowler named recipient of the 2023 Penn State Award for Faculty Outreach

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Community Updates