Penn State partners with University of Freiburg on center for living materials
A new strategic partnership between Penn State and the University of Freiburg in Germany will propel the development of a new class of engineered living materials with potential applications in sustainable infrastructure, robotics technologies, and next-generation medical care.
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences mourns death of Fuqing Zhang
Fuqing Zhang, distinguished professor of meteorology in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State, died Friday, July 19, not long after being diagnosed with cancer. He was 49.
Reducing farm greenhouse gas emissions may plant the seed for a cooler planet
By adopting a few beneficial management practices, farms — and particularly dairy farms — can play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions that are warming the planet, according to a team of researchers.
Meteorology graduate student wins NSF fellowship to study tornado formation
Shawn Murdzek, a graduate student studying meteorology and atmospheric science, received a 2019 Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation. He is one of seven EMS students and 24 Penn State students to receive the honor.
Launching a celebration on the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11
Penn State's colleges of Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, and Earth and Mineral Sciences hosted a model rocket launch July 16 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon mission.
Penn State celebrates Apollo 11 moon landing with speaker and film event
Neil Armstrong took “one small step” onto the moon 50 years ago. To celebrate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing, Penn State will host a speaker and film event at The State Theatre in downtown State College on Saturday, July 20. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6:15 p.m. with informational and interactive displays set up inside the theater.
Penn State researcher sees potential for ancient life on Martian surface
Photos taken by the Mars Curiosity rover may show a desolate rocky landscape to some, but to Penn State researcher Christopher House, the photos show potential for ancient life.
2D perovskite materials found to have unique, conductive edge states
A new class of 2D perovskite materials with edges that are conductive like metals and cores that are insulating was found by researchers who said these unique properties have applications in solar cells and nanoelectronics.
Researchers detail privacy-related legal, ethical challenges with satellite data
Satellite technology has been a boon for humanity, leading to faster, clearer communications, quicker emergency responses, accurate location information, and global financial transactions.
Pasto Agricultural Museum participates in Apollo 11 anniversary event
Three Penn State colleges, the NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium and the Pasto Agricultural Museum will mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission’s Saturn V rocket launch with a free family event that will include a simultaneous rocket launch, hands-on activities, exhibits and demonstrations.