Penn State marks the official launch of the National Security Institute
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Penn State’s National Security Institute marked its official launch with an Aug. 28 event that brought University and institute leadership together with representatives from government and industry.
START+ Lab ribbon cutting celebrates new facilities, research capabilities
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Members of government and industry gathered at Penn State’s Steady Thermal Aero Research Turbine (START) Lab on Aug. 28 for a ribbon-cutting event and open house that showcased and celebrated the advanced capabilities of the newly renovated and expanded START+ facilities.
Huck Institutes mark 30 years of interdisciplinary life sciences research
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The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences celebrated 30 years since its 1996 founding as the Life Sciences Consortium with a reception at the Bryce Jordan Center’s 1855 Club.
Center for Plant Excellence to award $130,000 in grant funding
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The Center for Plant Excellence to award more than $130,000 in grant funding for proposals in research and advancement of Pennsylvania's plant industries. Applications are now open.
Shaver’s Creek invites community to explore during Fall Open House on Sept. 12
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The Penn State and local communities can welcome the arrival of fall at the Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center Fall Open House on Saturday, Sept. 12, with free hands-on activities, wildlife programs, live music, guided walks and opportunities to explore the outdoors.
Climate Consortium announces fall events
The Penn State Climate Consortium will host a series of fall events examining some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities associated with a changing climate.
Prepare PA to host webinar on statewide climate resilience network
Prepare PA will host a webinar at noon Wednesday, Sept. 16, to introduce a new statewide network focused on helping Pennsylvania communities prepare for and respond to a changing climate.The webinar, titled “Prepare PA 101,” will provide an overview of the network’s goals, membership benefits and plans for its first year. Prepare PA aims to equip communities across the Commonwealth with knowledge, tools and resources to build climate resilience, respond to environmental uncertainty and protect their social and economic well-being.
Cellular maintenance crew may miss as much as half of certain misfolded proteins
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A new study led by Penn State scientists revealed that proteins containing a certain type of structure are more likely to misfold, yet nearly half still manage to evade the cellular maintenance crew that would typically remove the malfunctioning protein. The misfolded proteins that persist could accumulate in cells, disrupting the balance of protein production and recycling and potentially contributing to aging and disease, according to the researchers.
Penn State, Battalion launch research collaboration focused on national security
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Penn State and Battalion Advanced Technology Ltd. have entered into two research agreements worth up to $6 million to develop advanced semiconductor platforms and high-temperature materials that aim to enable next-generation energy, transportation, aerospace and industrial systems while also providing critical capabilities for national security.
Students take advantage of experiential learning opportunities
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This summer was a time for travel, research, internships and expanding classroom lessons for many students in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
NIH awards Penn State CTSI $28.2M to improve rural health
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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at Penn State College of Medicine recently received a seven-year, $28.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. The funding will help the institute pioneer scalable models to solve health challenges in rural areas and turn medical discoveries into real-world treatments, according to Jennifer Kraschnewski, who directs CTSI.
Schuylkill student connects agriculture and conservation through Co-Op
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For Penn State Schuylkill Co-Op student Isabella Whitsel, an interest in agriculture and environmental stewardship came together this summer through a hands-on internship with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake. Whitsel, a second-year agricultural science student, worked as a Student Conservation Natural Resource intern at the Raystown Lake Project.