Straining a material’s atomic arrangement may make for cleaner, smarter devices
What’s the best way to precisely manipulate a material’s properties to the desired state? It may be straining the material’s atomic arrangement, according to a team led by researchers at Penn State.
Pollinators most vulnerable to rising global temperatures are flies, study shows
Despite their reputation as buzzing nuisances, flies serve a critical role as some of the Earth’s most prolific pollinators — and new research led by Penn State scientists suggests they are increasingly at risk due to rising global temperatures.
Duanchen Zhang named Earth and Mineral Sciences fall 2024 student marshal
Duanchen Zhang has been selected to represent Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences as the student marshal for the college’s fall 2024 commencement on Sunday, Dec. 22, in the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus.
$3M grant targets integrated semiconductor for smarter, greener electronics
The microelectronics industry is nearing a tipping point. The silicon chips at the heart of everyday electronic devices are running into performance limits, raising the need for new materials and technologies to continue making faster, more efficient devices.
Penn State Climate Consortium marks year one of advancing climate action
In December 2023, the University launched the Penn State Climate Consortium. Its mission is to meet the mounting challenges related to climate change by identifying, creating and implementing research-based climate solutions. In its first year, the consortium has provided resources, fostered collaborations and created opportunities to advance climate research and solutions.
Finalists named for Penn State 2024-25 Three Minute Thesis competition
Ten graduate students from eight academic programs have been named finalists for the 2024-25 Penn State Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. The students, who advanced out of an initial group of 36, will now compete in a final in-person round at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, livestreamed from the Nittany Lion Inn on the University Park campus.
Materials Research Institute names 2024 Roy Award winners
Six Penn State materials researchers have received the 2024 Rustum and Della Roy Innovation in Materials Research Award, recognizing a wide range of research with societal impact.
Three Schreyer Scholars give back to the community through firefighting
While running into burning buildings may not be the most popular extracurricular activity, for three Schreyer Scholars, firefighting is how they get involved with the Penn State and local community.
Q&A: What fossils reveal about ancient Australian forests and fire
Australia's forest ecosystems, renowned for their extraordinary diversity of rare plants and animals, also play a vital role in mitigating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon.
Millennium Scholars say program key to success
Penn State student Matias Moreno sees a path to bettering his own future in higher education. He sees the engineering skills he’s learning along the way as a path to a more sustainable future for all of us.