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Dr. Erica Smithwick @EricaSmithwick

I run in forests and I study them- these are inseparable; a professor: passionate about people, ecosystems, and climate; a mom raising three traveling souls

Joined September 2013
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Dr. Erica Smithwick retweeted
College of EMS@PSUEMS
19 Mar 2025
Looking forward to this event spotlighting the role and impact of research and how it relates to Penn State's land-grant mission. Talk is Monday (3.24) and open to the public. @kump_lee psu.edu/news/research/story/…

Three deans co-host research scholarship and land-grant impacts event March 24 | Penn State...

Three Penn State deans are co-hosting an event focusing on the role of the University as Pennsylvania’s land-grant institution, the similar role of U.S. land-grant universities and the impacts of...

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IEE at Penn State@IEEPennState
15 Jan 2025
The Los Angeles wildfires reveal the growing risks of climate change and the urgent need for solutions. IEE associate director @EricaSmithwick explores steps we can take to protect communities and build a resilient future. buff.ly/4akr1He
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RT @JohnVaillant: @MichaelEMann theguardian.com/us-news/2025…

We built our world with fire. Now heat is destroying our lives | John Vaillant

We fell in love with the power and speed that fossil fuels brought us. But the price being paid in California, and around the world, has become too high

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Dr. Erica Smithwick retweeted
College of EMS@PSUEMS
2 Dec 2024
“The sessions aim to spark meaningful dialogue around climate solutions, encouraging participants to generate innovative ideas to address climate change,” said @EricaSmithwick, director of the Penn State Climate Consortium. psu.edu/news/penn-state-clim…

Session proposals for 2025 Climate Solutions Symposium now being accepted | Penn State University

The Penn State Climate Consortium has announced a call for breakout sessions for the 2025 Climate Solutions Symposium, taking place May 19–20, 2025, at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.

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Dr. Erica Smithwick retweeted
College of EMS@PSUEMS
24 Oct 2024
Our researchers are among those receiving funding for these climate related research projects. “The projects demonstrate the tremendous potential of Penn State to address the climate challenges through partnerships and innovation," @EricaSmithwick. psu.edu/news/penn-state-clim…

Climate Consortium awards projects to drive climate solutions across key sectors | Penn State...

The Penn State Climate Consortium has awarded funding to four research projects that look to put promising climate solutions into action through interdisciplinary partnerships. 

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Dr. Erica Smithwick@EricaSmithwick
21 Oct 2024
Replying to @PSUresearch
@PSUresearch #PennStateClimate, we are excited to announce our accelerator teams leading research innovation in partnership with society, addressing policy, health, Indigenous knowledge, and forest-based solutions to address climate challenges. psu.edu/news/penn-state-clim…

Climate Consortium awards projects to drive climate solutions across key sectors | Penn State...

The Penn State Climate Consortium has awarded funding to four research projects that look to put promising climate solutions into action through interdisciplinary partnerships. 

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Dr. Erica Smithwick retweeted
Penn State Climate Consortium@climatepsu
17 Oct 2024
Four promising climate solutions projects have been launched through the Consortium's Accelerator Program! psu.edu/news/penn-state-clim… #PennStateClimate
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Dr. Erica Smithwick retweeted
College of EMS@PSUEMS
2 Oct 2024
“As the world works to limit greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the impacts of climate change across all sectors, air travel presents a particularly difficult challenge,” Helbing said. psu.edu/news/earth-and-miner…

EarthTalks: Helbing to discuss sustainable aviation fuel on Oct. 7 | Penn State University

Michael Helbing, executive director of the Center for Energy Law and Policy and adjunct professor of law at Penn State, will give the talk, “Flying into the future: sustainable aviation fuel and the...

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Dr. Erica Smithwick retweeted
Seth Bordenstein@Symbionticism
6 Sep 2024
The Faculty search for an Ecologist at Penn State is about to begin reviewing applicants!  The application acceptance period is complete, the search itself has not been closed.
Penn State Biology@PennStateBio
24 Jul 2024
The Department of Biology at Penn State is searching for a new professor of Ecology. Apply here: tinyurl.com/3pjc5szv #blackinstem #latinxinstem #indigenousinstem #diversityinstem #LGBTinSTEM #womeninstem @PSUScience
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Dr. Erica Smithwick retweeted
Penn State Biology@PennStateBio
24 Jul 2024
The Department of Biology at Penn State is searching for a new professor of Ecology. Apply here: tinyurl.com/3pjc5szv #blackinstem #latinxinstem #indigenousinstem #diversityinstem #LGBTinSTEM #womeninstem @PSUScience
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Dr. Erica Smithwick retweeted
Steven Allison@StevenDAllison
3 Jul 2024
I'm recruiting a postdoc in climate and land stewardship to start this fall! Candidates with experience in ecology, semi-arid ecosystems, and Indigenous knowledges are encouraged to apply. @UCIEEB Please RT. recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08685

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How to talk with your kids about #climatechange? How about with a book! Fun to be @TALKpittsburgh @CBSPittsburgh as part of @ScienceMoms. Great experience! cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video…

How a group of scientists and moms are fighting back against climate change

The Science Moms are working to protect the future of our kids and giving you the tools to demand change. Dr. Erica Smithwick, a professor at Penn State, joined us to talk about the group's important...

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Very cool visiting (and climbing!) one of the LBA flux towers outside of Manaus today. Great work by our Brazilian colleagues.
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Dr. Erica Smithwick retweeted
IEE at Penn State@IEEPennState
6 May 2024
The #PennStateClimate Solutions Symposium is excited to welcome @PaulNicklen as the keynote speaker on May 14 to kick off the event! buff.ly/3UwfDQT
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The best time of the year! Congrats to the newest @psugeography @PSUEMS grads! So proud of your hard work and perseverance, Ryan Baxter and Tim Tallmadge!
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Dr. Erica Smithwick retweeted
IEE at Penn State@IEEPennState
19 Apr 2024
The #PennStateClimate Consortium has announced a request for proposals for team projects that put proven climate solutions into action through interdisciplinary partnerships. Learn more: buff.ly/4df57X4
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Manzhu Yu@manzhu_yu
15 Mar 2024
Looking forward to the symposium!
IEE at Penn State@IEEPennState
14 Mar 2024
📢 Registration for Penn State's 2024 Climate Solutions Symposium is now open! Join us for an impactful two-day event. #PennStateClimate 📅 May 14–15 📍 The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center ➡️ Registration is free but required iee.psu.edu/news/2024-climat…
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Kia ora from Northland NZ, exploring Māori landscape management ⁦@psugeography⁩ ⁦@PSUEMS⁩ ⁦@PSUresearch⁩ ⁦@PennStateGlobal⁩ ⁦@PSUEarth⁩
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Standing with giants (in this case, a Kauri tree >1800 years old) in Aotearoa New Zealand ⁦@PSUresearch⁩ ⁦@PSUEarth⁩ ⁦@PSUEMS⁩ ⁦@psugeography⁩ ⁦@sustainPSU⁩ ⁦@PennStateGlobal⁩
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