News
Eleven Penn State undergrads earn Graduate Research Fellowships
Eleven recent Penn State baccalaureate graduates have been selected for the U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP). The program supports students at graduate institutions across the U.S. as they pursue a master's or doctoral degree.
Penn State biotechnology senior Nate Carey earns Astronaut Scholarship
Nate Carey, Penn State Schreyer Honors Scholar and integrated undergraduate-graduate student from Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, recently received a 2024 Astronaut Scholarship. The award aims to further education for undergraduate students pursuing careers in engineering, math, or natural or applied sciences research.
From rock climbing to dining, students use engineering to improve accessibility
A Penn State engineering capstone course taught in the spring of 2024 focused specifically on adaptive technology, which is a device or piece of technology designed to provide physical or cognitive assistance.
Three Lehigh Valley undergraduates chosen for Multi-Campus Research Experience
Student research projects to include utilizing AI and smart technology to enhance processes
Forty-three undergraduates receive Erickson Discovery Grants
The Erickson Discovery Grant, which funds independent research projects for undergraduate students, has been awarded to 43 recipients this year.
Ten Penn Staters earn Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for 2024–25 program year
Ten Penn State students and alumni will travel abroad for the 2024–25 school year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Those interested in applying for the next cycle can register for an application preparation course that will run in Canvas throughout the summer.
Penn State Berks students awarded for undergraduate research
During the Penn State Berks academic awards ceremony in April, three students received the Young Investigator Award for their research. They included Angela Bonopane, Matthew Kauffman and Morgan Lusch. All three graduated on May 4.
Award winners announced for 2024 Undergraduate Exhibition
Thirty-one undergraduates were recognized for presentations of their research or creative ventures during the 2024 Undergraduate Exhibition for Research, Inquiry, and Creative Activity, held April 15-17.
Meet Penn State’s three Goldwater Scholars for 2024-25
Three Penn Staters have been selected as Goldwater Scholars for 2024-25: Nate Carey, Bridget Reheard and Mabel Tong. Goldwater Scholars are selected for their potential as leaders in the fields of natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.
How to build a robot in three days
The Penn State Robot in Three Days club participated in the national FIRST Robotics competition, where students are tasked with designing, prototyping and building a robot in just 72 hours.