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Three Penn Staters named Rhodes Scholarship finalists
Three Penn Staters were selected as finalists for the prestigious and competitive Rhodes Scholarship. Anshuta Beeram, Nate Carey and Kueyoung Kim will participate in final interviews on Nov. 15 and 16.
Biology and Ecology Student Research Showcase winners announced
The Biology and Ecology Student Research Showcase, hosted by the Biology Graduate Student Association and Ecology Graduate Student Organization on Nov. 1, featured poster and podium presentations from nearly 30 graduate and undergraduate students.
Penn State undergrads place in regional, national civil engineering competitions
Penn State civil engineering student teams and one individual placed first or second in five categories at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Region 2 Mid-Atlantic West Symposium in April at George Mason University. Two of those teams were invited to compete at the National ASCE competitions in June at Brigham Young University, where one team went on to place third.
Five Penn Staters nominated for competitive Rhodes and Marshall scholarships
Five Penn Staters were nominated for the competitive and prestigious Rhodes and Marshall scholarships.
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.