Penn State scientists to lead three Genesis Mission projects
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Three projects led by Penn State scientists are among those selected for funding under Phase I of the Genesis Mission, a historic national initiative led by the U.S. Department of Energy to build an integrated science discovery platform. In addition, Penn State is a partner on the Prometheus project, led by Idaho National Laboratory, which is the first Genesis Mission Phase II award recipient.
Pasto Agricultural Museum to offer new exhibits at Ag Progress Days
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The Pasto Agricultural Museum will feature two new exhibits and one expanded exhibit during Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 11-13, as part of the museum’s engaging, hands-on portrayal of farm and rural life before the widespread use of electricity and gas-powered equipment.
Funding available for social scientists accessing federal data
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The Social Science Research Institute at Penn State has announced a funding program to help support social science faculty conducting research with data from Penn State's Federal Statistical Research Data Center.
Penn College receives $1.5M state grant for Schneebeli Earth Science Center
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Pennsylvania College of Technology is the recipient of a $1.5 million state grant earmarked to enhance facilities at the institution’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center in Clinton Township.
Board of Trustees hears how non-STEM research improves technology, well-being
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Senior Vice President for Research Andrew Read gave an overview of Penn State's non-STEM research and the critical contributions that scholarship makes to society in a presentation to the Board of Trustees on July 16.
Penn State alumna invests in future innovators through Cocoziello Institute fund
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A gift from Penn State alumna Pat Loftus is expanding experiential learning opportunities through the Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation's Future Innovators Fund. In partnership with the Penn State Learning Factory, the fund supports interdisciplinary, faculty-led projects that connect students with real-world challenges across the built environment.
Government events at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days to focus on ag innovation
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Government officials will discuss agricultural innovation and other key issues affecting agriculture during events at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 11-13, at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs.
Severe flooding linked to increased deaths from opioid use in rural Appalachia
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Severe flooding may contribute to higher mortality rates from opioid use in rural Appalachia, according to a study by researchers at Penn State.
Crops, Soils and Conservation Area at Ag Progress Days offers variety of exhibits
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Visitors to the Crops, Soils and Conservation Area at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, Aug. 11-13, can see a variety of exhibits, activities and demonstrations featuring crop management, renewable energy, conservation education, crop planting and natural resources.
University mourns loss of Professor Emeritus Frank B. Guadagnolo
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Frank Guadagnolo, professor emeritus of recreation, park, and tourism management, passed away on March 27, 2026, in State College. Guadagnolo twice served as interim head of the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management and founded the department’s PGA Pro Golf Management degree option.
Q&A: Can a misunderstood tech benefit farmers’ bottom lines and the environment?
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An advanced technology that could benefit farmers’ bottom line and help answer the rising demand for domestic energy production borrows a key ingredient from a centuries-old practice of burning dried manure to warm homes where trees were sparse or expensive: animal waste. According to Christine Costello, associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, anaerobic digesters may help not only manage animal waste but also generate renewable energy and additional income streams.
Geography faculty member earns national research award
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Zhenlong Li, associate professor of geography at Penn State, has received the 2026 Early/Mid-Career Research Award from the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science for research that has advanced the field of geographic information science.