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Four Penn Staters named finalists for 2023-24 Fulbright U.S. Student Award
Penn State students and alumni will travel abroad for the 2023–24 school year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Each year, the U.S. Department of State works with its 140 partner countries to give graduating college seniors, graduate students and young professionals the opportunity to work, live and learn abroad.
Penn State Eastern Regional Undergraduate Research Symposium winners announced
Two students from Penn State York took first place at the 12th annual Penn State Eastern Regional Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 22 at the York campus. The event featured 38 projects from across eight campuses.
New undergraduate research program available to Commonwealth Campus students
A new research program for students will be launched this coming fall: The Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses Undergraduate Student Research Fund aims to support student-led projects in different fields. Participants will acquire hands-on experience in research, scholarship, and artistic efforts. They will be responsible for creating their own research problems, study proposals, methodologies, and presenting their findings.
Penn State junior Vancie Peacock named 2023 Udall Scholar
Vancie Peacock, a Penn State junior majoring in biological engineering, has been awarded a 2023 Udall Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes U.S. college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service and commitment to Native American issues or the environment.
Two Penn State undergraduates earn national Goldwater Scholarship
Penn State sophomores Yuki Yoshida and Kueyoung Kim have earned the 2023 Goldwater Scholarship.
Student presents research on Black men’s dating choices at national conference
Through working on his early stage undergraduate research project, Penn State Abington senior Dante Thomas is developing skills that are transferable to graduate school and a variety of careers.
Penn State York to host Eastern Regional Undergraduate Research Symposium
Students from eight campuses will take part in the Eastern Regional Undergraduate Research Symposium to share their work in a poster exhibition on Saturday, April 22, from noon to 4:30 p.m. in the conference center at Penn State York.
Altoona hosts annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair
The event offers students a chance to share their research projects and other creative activities with the campus community, friends, and family members through oral presentations, poster presentations, and performances.
Power of the pitch: Abington student researchers compete, develop career skills
Penn State Abington student researchers delivered their well-practiced elevator pitches on April 12 at the annual ACURA (Abington College Undergraduate Research Activities) exhibition. About 60 students presented 31 projects, answering questions from faculty judges about the process and results.
Undergraduate research on display at New Kensington
Penn State New Kensington students presented their undergraduate research at the 21st Annual Research and Student Engagement Expo on April 11.