Since the spotted lanternfly’s unwelcome arrival in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 2014, researchers have been working tirelessly to learn more about the invasive pest, now confirmed in 45 Pennsylvania counties and reported in surrounding states.
February is American Heart Month, a time when the nation brings awareness to heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States. To help make heart health a priority, Penn State Extension is offering a free, 12-week email series — “A Journey to a Healthier Heart” — that focuses on small lifestyle changes to improve heart health.
A new Penn State Extension weekly podcast, titled “Keeping it Green,” is aimed at ornamental plant professionals and enthusiasts. The podcast features interviews with horticultural professionals and covers design, installation and maintenance, plant selection, pests, and other current horticulture topics.
PSU has changed the process for ordering computers. Your office must use PSU’s SIMBA system to pick a computer configuration that works best for you. This page details the process of using the PSU SIMBA site to create an eQuote (Dell) or Template (Apple). This page only explains how to look at the various models & select what you need. As always, if you have questions please reach out to AGITSupport@psu.edu for a consultant for assist you.
Congratulations to our graduating students! Learn about ceremonies and important tasks to complete prior to graduation.
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Complete one of these forms for each EFNEP youth group and send it to the State Office along with ALL pre and post youth evaluations. Give a copy of this form to your county 4-H educator/staff. Updated 1/2023
All current students or students who will be returning next academic year, please refer to information in this section for forms to complete and when to apply for scholarship in the College.
A machine vision system capable of locating and identifying apple king flowers within clusters of blossoms on trees in orchards was devised by Penn State researchers — a critical early step in the development of a robotic pollination system — in a first-of-its-kind study.
Erica Smithwick, distinguished professor of geography, has been named director of the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute at Penn State, effective Jan. 1.
What topics do you want to know about and how? Take our short communications survey—and be entered to win a $25 Creamery gift card!
Students can access the application for 2023-2024 scholarships beginning February 1.
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Penn State Extension faculty and staff work to get the message out about the importance of protecting our precious water.
Flush with Data
Researchers in the college probe wastewater for clues about human and ecosystem health.
Wise Water Management
Researchers in the college create and test high-tech instruments to advance "precision irrigation."
