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May 2 - Penn State postdoctoral fellow Raina Plowright and Princeton professor Andrew Dobson study the impacts of pneumonia on bighorn sheep. - UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - As pneumonia continues to limit recovery of the once nearly extinct bighorn sheep population in the western United States, a research team including scientists from Penn State's Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences has made key discoveries that lead to a better understanding of the disease and how it might be more effectively controlled.
Pedagogy May 22

With research and programs aimed at changing risky behaviors, Penn State's Prevention Research Center promotes well-being in children, teens, and families.

Life Sciences May 21

The cadaver of a zombie ant clings to a leaf in the tropical understory. Emerging from its head are spores of the parasitic fungus that killed it.

Psychology May 21

Guggenheim Fellows Judith Kroll and David Rosenbaum. The married recipients will use their fellowships to do research at UCLA in Los Angeles.

Environmental Sciences May 20

Robert P. Brooks received the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research from Nancy Stoner, deputy assistant administrator for water at the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.

History May 15

This Confederate artillery location on Benner's Hill played a key role on day-one at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Mechanical Engineering May 14

The 21st Century Automotive Challenge will give visitors a chance to check out vehicles powered by a number of alternative energy sources, including electricity, compressed natural gas and biodiesel.

Medicine May 22

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Malaria-carrying mosquitos appear to be manipulated by the parasites they carry, but this manipulation may simply be part of the mosquitos' immune response, according to Penn State entomologists.

Business May 21

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - A new research study suggests that supplier integration into the new product development process can be more beneficial if buyers increase their competency in modular design.

Environmental Sciences May 20

Robert P. Brooks received the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research from Nancy Stoner, deputy assistant administrator for water at the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.

Study of Religions May 16

Josh Jones of Oklahoma-based Blastrac showed off a machine designed to remove tire rubber, residue and surface contamination from asphalt surfaces to improve skid resistance, micro textures and macro textures.

Mechanical Engineering May 14

The 21st Century Automotive Challenge will give visitors a chance to check out vehicles powered by a number of alternative energy sources, including electricity, compressed natural gas and biodiesel.

Environmental Sciences May 14

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute's Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies at Penn State was selected by the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals (PAEP) to receive the 2013 Karl Mason Environmental Stewardship Award.




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