Would a $50M lithium-ion battery factory help revitalize Philipsburg, retain talent?
| news.yahoo.com
A $50 million lithium-ion battery factory is proposed for Philipsburg and would be the first such factory in the state. This article mentions Penn State.
The U.S. only produces 12% of semiconductors produced globally. A Penn State-led consortium is poised to change that.
| happyvalleyindustry.com
Semiconductor use is skyrocketing, used in everything from military equipment to mobile phones to climate-friendly lighting and is the lifeblood to the new boom in artificial intelligence. They are projected to become a trillion-dollar industry by 2030, but only 12 percent of the market share is currently manufactured in the United States. That’s a problem, and one that Penn State and Mid-Atlantic Semiconductor HUB (MASH) is determined to take on.
Altoona professor serves as opening speaker at environment-focused summer school
| psu.edu
Brian Black, distinguished professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, was the opening speaker at the Canadian History and Environmental Summer School (CHESS), held in May at Western University in London, Ontario.
Protein-based nano-‘computer’ evolves in ability to influence cell behavior
| psu.edu
Penn State researchers created the first protein-based nano-computing agent that functions as a circuit, putting them closer to developing cell-based therapies that can treat diseases like diabetes and cancer.
Coal: A renewable resource? Unlocking hydrogen storage possibilities
| interestingengineering.com
Discover how scientists have unlocked coal's potential as a hydrogen storage solution, revolutionizing the clean energy landscape. This article quotes Shimin Liu, Associate Professor, and Joseph Kreutzberger Early Career Professorship, John and Willie Leone Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering.
Huanyu “Larry” Cheng invited to Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, post-conference program
| news.engr.psu.edu
Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, James L. Henderson Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Penn State, has been selected to attend the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting and the Baden-Württemberg Post Conference Programme 2023.
Researchers encouraged to take ideas from the lab to the marketplace
| psu.edu
Penn State’s I-Corps Short Course is accepting applications for its June cohort. The no-cost program helps researchers test a startup idea through customer discovery and lean startup methodology.
What will it take to charge electric vehicles faster?
| smithsonianmag.com
To get more EVs on the road, these scientists are working to charge a car in the same time that it takes to fuel up at a gas station. This article quotes Christopher Rahn, professor of mechanical engineering and co-director of the Battery and Energy Storage Technology Center.
Winners of the spring 2023 Learning Factory showcase announced
| news.engr.psu.edu
The winners from Penn State Learning Factory’s in-person and virtual end-of-semester showcase have been named. The showcase is for senior engineering students to present their capstone design projects.
Harrisburg students awarded for 2023 Capstone Design projects
| psu.edu
Outstanding student projects were recognized during the Penn State Harrisburg School of Science, Engineering, and Technology Capstone Design Conference held in April. The conference was the culmination of students’ undergraduate studies and provided the opportunity to combine classroom learning with real-life applications and collaborate with industry sponsors.
What happened the day when one of the worst nuclear disasters in US history took place at Three Mile Island
| news.yahoo.com
The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant closed for good after the plant partially melted down — it's one of the worst US nuclear disasters. This article mentions Penn State research.
Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses Kelly Austin announces departure
| psu.edu
Kelly Austin, Penn State vice president for Commonwealth Campuses, announced his departure from the University in July 2023.
Once a frozen haven, climate-driven rising temperatures are rapidly thawing the Arctic permafrost, posing a major threat to communities and infrastructure. Researchers are investigating how these changes will transform rivers, with potential consequences for erosion, sediment transport, and the entire Arctic landscape. Additionally, their project incorporates art to communicate these critical findings in an engaging way. Listen to the podcast.
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