A case of mind control
Rainforest ecologist David Hughes has a special interest in parasites, especially those that accomplish their ends by mind control: invading the brain of a hapless host -- ants, in this case -- and causing that creature to do its bidding. Scientists like Hughes say 'zombie ants' offer new insights into the role behavior plays in spreading disease.
Wetlands scientist receives award
The Environmental Law Institute has announced that Robert P. Brooks, a wetlands scientist at Penn State, has received the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research. Brooks and six other award recipients were honored at a ceremony at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., on May 9.
New minor in sustainability delivers green education
A new minor available to all Penn State DuBois bachelor’s degree students will provide them with the tools to be a champion for the environment, while also making them more appealing to future employers. The minor in sustainability leadership allows students in any four-year major to incorporate sustainability as a significant theme in their undergraduate degree program. Through a combination of coursework and immersive experiences in sustainability, students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to become sustainability leaders in their respective fields.
Students: Talk to mom and dad. It's good for your health. http://goo.gl/9zLYH
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Lt. Col. Guy Moon earned a @PennStHershey master's in homeland security-public health - while deployed to Afghanistan goo.gl/IItCL
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Bill O'Brien feature on #RealSports re-airs Thurs at 6:30 pm on @HBO and Fri at 6 am & 8:30 pm on HBO2