Our students come from a variety of countries and cultures, bringing vastly different life experiences with them to be part of our graduate student community. Learn about some of the ways that are students are distinguishing themselves and strengthening their research portfolio.
Searching for signs of life with Hanna Leapaldt
Hanna Leapaldt is a doctoral student researching signs of life on early Earth so that these techniques can one day be used to spot similar clues on Mars and other planets. She works under the direction of Miquela Ingalls, a sedimentary geochemist at Penn State.
Inside Dr. Robinson's 2D materials lab
Alexander Vera, who is a doctoral student in materials science and engineering at Penn State, creates two-dimensional materials in Dr. Joshua Robinson's lab. The work reveals the unique properties 2D materials possess that's far different from those in bulk form. The research is critical to creating next-generation materials used in electronics, quantum computing, smart devices and renewable energy, among other areas.