Common threads: Materials science student weaves textile passions into research
Potochny is working with Robert Hickey, associate professor of materials science and engineering, to create hydrogel fibers that could someday lead to advances in smart clothing and even robotics and prosthetics.
Huck Chair in Nanomedicine plans to take research from bench to bedside
As biomedical challenges grow more complex, Penn State’s Dipanjan Pan is pioneering a multifaceted approach to nanomedicine that spans basic research, clinical translation and entrepreneurial deployment.
New material could provide cooling through existing mechanical energy
To meet growing air conditioning energy needs, a team of researchers at Penn State is developing new materials that cool their surroundings when bent or stressed. On the latest episode of “Growing Impact,” the team discusses how this cutting-edge technology could transform the future of building climate control.
Thirteen energy and mineral engineering students receive scholarships and awards
Thirteen students from EME took home several awards and scholarships from the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the American Association of Drilling Engineers .
Leones carry on philanthropic legacy with new commitment from family foundation
The Leone Family Foundation recently awarded grants to support three Penn State priorities: the John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, the Willie Leone Scholarship Fund in Music and Penn State Centre Stage. Offering a total of $300,000 in support, the grants will fill critical funding gaps for experiential learning opportunities in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and the College of Arts and Architecture.
Penn State adds two new graduate certificates in energy and sustainability
Penn State is offering two new graduate certificates in its energy and sustainability portfolio that can help professionals seeking to play a role in the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions.
Graduate student mentorship helps undergraduates build research skills
When Harman Singh began graduate school at Penn State, she didn’t just bring research interests, she brought experience. As an undergraduate, Singh had participated in the Department of Geography’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Connection (UROC) program, where graduate students mentor undergraduates through hands-on research. Now a doctoral student in geography, Singh has come full circle, serving as UROC’s graduate coordinator and continuing to mentor students herself.
Mining Rocks! Summer Camp gives high school students firsthand lab experience
MINING ROCKS! Mining Summer Camp, the five-day camp hosted by EME, teaches high schoolers the fundamentals of mining.
Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate awards seed funding to five research projects
Penn State’s Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation has awarded seed grants to five interdisciplinary research projects. These grants support collaborative projects led by Penn State faculty who aim to generate innovative solutions to complex challenges in real estate and the built environment.
In photos: Setting the stage for Penn State's commencement ceremonies
Each semester, staff across Penn State's colleges pull off what seems like an impossible task: Host the perfect ceremony to cap off every student's journey toward a degree. But commencement ceremonies are an undertaking that can't happen overnight. It takes the dedicated work of commencement coordinators and college staff to plan, prepare for and execute the biggest annual event at University Park.