Penn State Soil Judging Team finishes 10th in national competition
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The Penn State Soil Judging Team finished second in the Group Judging category and tied for 10th place overall in the 2026 National Collegiate Soil Judging Contest at North Carolina State University on March 22-27.
Climate symposium plenaries to discuss extremes, AI and new climate network
The 2026 Climate Solutions Symposium will bring together leading experts to address two urgent challenges: climate extremes and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping our climate future. The event will also mark the official launch of Prepare PA, a new statewide climate network for the commonwealth. During plenary sessions held Monday through Wednesday, speakers will share the latest insights, research and strategies on these topics.
Faculty, student excellence recognized at annual EMS Wilson Awards celebration
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Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences recognized exceptional students and faculty for their academic excellence, service and leadership during its annual Wilson Awards Celebration, held on March 29.
April 29 talk: How California drought affects fresh fruit and vegetable prices
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Metin Çakır, the Austin A. Dowell Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota, will give the talk, “California Drought, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Prices, and Consumer Welfare,” at noon on Wednesday, April 29, in 157 Hosler Building at Penn State University Park.
Undergraduate Research Fair puts innovation and creativity on full display
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Undergraduate students showcased original research and creative scholarship during Penn State Scranton's annual Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition, which highlights student work across various academic disciplines and creative fields.
Q&A: IceCube Observatory upgrades improve search for elusive cosmic messenger
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The IceCube Neutrino Observatory detects tiny particles called neutrinos and provides insight into the extreme cosmic events that created them as well as phenomena that challenge traditional physics. In this Q&A, Penn State astrophysicists Kayla DeHolton and Doug Cowen discussed Penn State’s role in the IceCube collaboration and how the upgrades will support their research into extreme physics and astrophysical events.
Marine biogeochemistry students visit tropical island as their 'lab' during spring break
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Penn State undergraduates and graduate students taking a marine biogeochemistry course that explores the ways life influences and is influenced by chemical, physical and geological processes in the ocean, spent spring break visiting San Salvador Island in the Bahamas.
Cocoziello Built Environment Showcase to highlight impact of recent research
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The first annual Penn State Cocoziello Institute Built Environment Showcase will take place on Monday, April 27, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Nittany Lion Inn. The event brings together a mix of students, researchers and industry professionals, highlighting the research institute’s interdisciplinary approach to addressing the challenges of contemporary real estate and the built environment.
Connected habitats help wildlife fight disease, strengthen protective microbes
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In a new study of tropical amphibians, a team led by Penn State biologists found that amphibians in connected natural forests and aquatic habitats were more likely to host beneficial skin microbes that inhibit a deadly fungal pathogen.
Penn State strengthens water education network
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As questions about water quality grow more complex across Pennsylvania, Penn State is working to strengthen how research connects with communities. “The Confluence: Water Research and Extension In-Service Day” recently brought together researchers and Penn State Extension educators to learn, plan and network.
College of Ag Sciences alumna’s legacy: research and growing global impact
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Long before she led reforestation efforts in her native Lebanon, Maya Nehme was a graduate student in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, researching ways to combat invasive species threatening forests. Even then, her vision extended beyond the lab — helping to inspire what would become the college’s international agriculture and development graduate dual-title degree program, known as INTAD.
Penn State Harrisburg to host Research and Discovery Day on April 22
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The Office of Research and Outreach at Penn State Harrisburg will host the annual Research and Discovery Day on Wednesday, April 22.