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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. NorthEast, Education,

04/03/2025 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Suat Irmak named fellow by leading world science society

Suat Irmak, professor and head of agricultural and biological engineering in the College of Agricultural Sciences, has been elected to the latest cohort of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science.

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. NorthEast, Education,

04/03/2025 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Eight honored with Alumni Achievement Award

Eight accomplished young alumni who have made remarkable impacts in their professional fields received the prestigious Alumni Achievement Award during a ceremony held by the Penn State Alumni Association on March 28. The event took place at the Hintz Family Alumni Center on Penn State's University Park campus

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. NorthEast, Education,

04/03/2025 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Picky eaters by day, buffet by night: Butterfly, moth diets sync to plant aromas

The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and evolution of butterflies and moths. New research led by scientists at Penn State reveals how the daily cycles of plant aromas are linked to the dietary habits and evolution of the winged insects collectively known as Lepidoptera

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

02/15/2024 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Penn State Extension to offer ‘Beekeeping Around the World’ webinar series | Penn State University

For those interested in learning about how beekeeping is practiced in different parts of the world, Penn State Extension is offering a free, seven-week webinar series that will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 15 to March 28.

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. MidWest, Beekeeping, Pollinators,

02/13/2024 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Penn State Extension to offer ‘Beekeeping Around the World’ webinar series | Penn State University

For those interested in learning about how beekeeping is practiced in different parts of the world, Penn State Extension is offering a free, seven-week webinar series that will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 15 to March 28.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

02/08/2024 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Penn State Extension to offer ‘Beekeeping Around the World’ webinar series | Penn State University

For those interested in learning about how beekeeping is practiced in different parts of the world, Penn State Extension is offering a free, seven-week webinar series that will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 15 to March 28.

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. MidWest, Beekeeping, Pollinators,

11/14/2023 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Dangerous bee virus less deadly in at least one US forest, researchers find | Penn State University

This year’s cold and flu season is bringing good news for honey bees: Penn State researchers have found that the deadly deformed wing virus may have evolved to be less deadly in at least one U.S. forest.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Education U.S. MidWest, Fertilizer,

05/26/2023 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Discovery of root anatomy gene may lead to breeding more resilient corn crops | Penn State University

A new discovery, reported today in a global study that encompassed more than a decade of research, could lead to the breeding of corn crops that can withstand drought and low-nitrogen soil conditions and ultimately ease global food insecurity, according to a Penn State-led team of international researchers.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping,

05/15/2023 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Beekeeping, paint night, news literacy discussion headline 'PSAA Presents' | Penn State University

Hear from Penn State experts, connect with fellow alumni, learn a new tip, make a new connection and more. "PSAA Presents" aims to inspire Penn Staters while also offering real-world advice that alumni and friends can use in their personal and professional lives.

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Topics: Pesticides, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage,

Cover crops more effective than insecticides for managing pests, study suggests | Penn State University

Promoting early season plant cover, primarily through the use of cover crops, can be more effective at reducing pest density and crop damage than insecticide applications, according to a Penn State-led team of researchers.

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