Penn State presents The Global Impact Forum 2025 on Nov. 3-5 in Pittsburgh
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Registration is now open for The Global Impact Forum (TGIF) 2025 which will be held Nov. 3-5 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
Penn State Artificial Intelligence Week 2025: April 14-17
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Penn State Artificial Intelligence (AI) Week will run from April 14 through April 17 at University Park. Coordinated by the Penn State AI Hub, the week-long event aims to highlight ongoing AI research, development and education across the University, including work to understand the ethics and legal implications of AI.
TLT upgrades Maker Commons with cutting-edge 3D printers
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Teaching and Learning with Technology’s Maker Commons, part of Penn State University Libraries’ Pattee Library and Paterno Library, has enhanced its 3D printing capabilities by upgrading its 30 3D printers to state-of-the-art Prusa MK4S models. These new printers offer faster printing times, better quality and greater sustainability — and will benefit Penn State students, faculty and staff across the commonwealth at no cost.
Penn State Berks professor named VentureWell Ecosystem Futures Fellow
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Sadan Kulturel-Konak, professor of management information systems and the director of the Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Center at Penn State Berks, has been selected as VentureWell Ecosystem Futures Fellows for the inaugural 2025 cohort.
The reason flies are attracted to humans is kinda gross
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Flies seem to buzz around certain people more than others and there is a scientific, albeit gross reason why this happens. This article mentions Penn State research.
Stage set for final round of Three Minute Thesis competition on March 29
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Penn State graduate students will showcase their research in Penn State’s second annual Three Minute Thesis competition on Saturday, March 29, hosted by the Fox Graduate School. Community members are invited to attend, support participants, and vote for their favorite presentation.
Local farmer releases over a million bees as part of Penn State winter survival study
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Declining bee populations are concerning farmers and researchers alike, and now a program to help bees survive the winter is being put to the test.
Scientists invent game-changing device that could make engines unbelievably efficient — here's how it could transform future vehicles
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Gas-powered engines waste about 75% of their fuel as heat. This thermoelectric generator helps capture some of that energy. This article features Penn State research.
Natural insect predators may serve as allies in spotted lanternfly battle
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Insect predators found in the U.S. could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Penn State.
Explore innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities at Penn State this March
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Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC will take place March 24-28, offering students across the commonwealth the chance to engage with the University’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem through a variety of free events.
Ag Sciences research institute SAFES funds projects addressing critical issues
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Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, through its Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science, known as SAFES, announced funding awards to accelerate the advancement of its Critical Issues Initiatives.
NASA dropped a new report. It's a wake-up call
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A new NASA analysis, using data collected from different specialized satellites, reports that sea levels rose more than expected in 2024. This article quotes Sridhar Anandakrishnan, professor of geosciences.