Updates

Over the summer I got to meet a handful of amazing Penn State College of Ag students and write about their Ag Journeys. Here’s a sampling – meet Maddie and Caroline!

Is the existence of Earth just a great coincidence, or are there other planets out there like us? Meet three Penn State astrophysicists and learn about their search for Earth-like planets outside our solar system. This is the cover story … Continued

Penn State researchers are working on methods to catch, store, and use carbon dioxide instead of sending it into the atmosphere. Read the Penn State News story.

Here’s a piece I wrote for Research|Penn State magazine that’s also featured on Penn State News. Learn how Penn State researchers are making batteries better.    

I recently wrote a news story about Penn State Housing and Foods Services’ support of the Student Farm. This relationship is a win-win: The Student Farm sells produce to the dining halls, and students enjoy fresh, hyperlocal produce. Read the … Continued

I have a story in the latest issue of Research/Penn State magazine about the University’s new data center, which helps researchers from across Penn State–from astronomers to environmental scientists–make sense of lots of data more quickly and efficiently than ever … Continued

Here’s a story I wrote for the County News magazine about RULE, a Penn State Extension program that develops leaders for Pennsylvania.   Rule

Crash landing? Not on his watch. Daniel Klem has devoted his life’s research to helping prevent birds from crashing into windows. I wrote this profile for Wilkes magazine, the alumni mag for Wilkes University. Click on the bird photo below … Continued

Leave it to Penn State students to come up with the best ideas. I wrote a feature for Research/Penn State magazine about Happy Valley LaunchBox, a startup program that supports young entrepreneurs. They’re pursuing their daydreams for their own businesses: … Continued

The story I wrote about craft beer, cider, and wine in Pennsylvania was recently published in the County News magazine. They did a great job with design and layout, just as Penn State Ag Science magazine did! Click on the … Continued