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Faculty Workshop fosters partnerships to position U.S. as leader in semiconductors 07/11/2023 When President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) and Science Act on Aug. 9, 2022, to accelerate U.S. manufacturing of semiconductors, Penn State took action. |
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Faculty MatSE establishes 115th Anniversary Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund 07/10/2023 Through events, education and actions, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE) at Penn State is committed to creating an environment that promotes diversity in the field so that the next generation of experts tasked with creating and improving materials incorporates all perspectives. |
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Faculty 'Growing Impact' podcast examines effects of flooding on substance use, support 07/07/2023 The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast explores the world of substance use and addiction through the lens of environmental disasters. |
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Created due to mining accident, PA Mine Map Atlas has served state for a decade 07/06/2023 In 2013, Penn State launched the Pennsylvania Mine Map Atlas, an interactive online database of Pennsylvania’s underground mines. For 10 years, the atlas has continued to be a crucial tool for those involved in mining as well as individuals involved with mining accidents or the potential resulting mine subsidence, where the ground surface shifts. |
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Student University Libraries Research Awards honor 136 students from 20 campuses 07/05/2023 Penn State University Libraries presented its sixth annual Undergraduate Research Award: Excellence in Information Literacy honors at the end of the spring 2023 semester to 136 students at 20 undergraduate Penn State campuses. |
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Faculty New glass cuts carbon footprint by nearly half and is 10x more damage resistant 06/30/2023 Worldwide, glass manufacturing produces at least 86 million tons of carbon dioxide every year. A new type of glass promises to cut this carbon footprint in half. |
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Faculty New ferroelectric material could give robots muscles 06/30/2023 A new type of ferroelectric polymer that is exceptionally good at converting electrical energy into mechanical strain holds promise as a high-performance motion controller or “actuator” with great potential for applications in medical devices, advanced robotics, and precision positioning systems, according to a team of international researchers led by Penn State. |
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Faculty Researchers to investigate effect of perchlorate in fireworks on drinking water 06/30/2023 Each year, millions of pounds of fireworks illuminate the skies across the United States, captivating audiences with their dazzling displays. What many people may not realize is that perchlorate, a significant ingredient in fireworks, may pose potential health risks to humans and animals. |
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Graduate Student NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant announces its 2023 fellowship, scholarship winners 06/29/2023 Fourteen graduate students from Penn State have been awarded research fellowships and nine undergraduate students from around the commonwealth have been awarded scholarships from the Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium (PSGC). |
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Alumni Shelley Corman-Frisby appointed to Earth and Mineral Sciences alumni board 06/29/2023 The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences has announced the appointment of Shelley Corman-Frisby, a 1985 graduate in mineral economics, to the Graduates of Earth and Mineral Sciences (GEMS) board of directors. Corman-Frisby will commence her three-year term on July 1. |