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‘Research Readiness’ workshop series begins for undergraduates
Undergraduate students interested in research are invited to participate in a series of virtual sessions designed to help them get started, find opportunities and succeed in their research endeavors. The weekly sessions are from Sept. 10 through Oct. 22.
‘Research Readiness’ workshop series begins for undergraduates
Undergraduate students interested in research are invited to participate in a series of virtual sessions designed to help them get started, find opportunities and succeed in their research endeavors. The weekly sessions from from Sept. 10 through Oct. 22.
New seed funding opportunities available for Commonwealth Campus faculty
Faculty at Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses are invited to apply for four seed funding programs designed to strengthen research capacity, foster mentorship and expand opportunities for undergraduate students. Offered through the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses, the programs provide support to help faculty advance their scholarship and prepare competitive proposals for external funding.
Pioneering scholarship is first for students in the Applied Research Laboratory
Inspired by an opportunity to support undergraduates and bolster the University’s research capabilities, a Penn State couple has come forward with a $50,000 gift to create a first-of-its-kind scholarship benefiting undergraduates in the Applied Research Laboratory.
Q&A: How are researchers optimizing AI systems for science?
Rui Zhang, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, and his research group recently authored three papers introducing new approaches to processing high-resolution images and automatically prompting better responses from artificial intelligence systems.
Mechanical engineering grad student selected as Fulbright scholar for Chile
Sarah Chekan, a master’s student in mechanical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, was selected for the 2025-26 U.S. Fulbright Student Research/Study Program. She will conduct research within the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering on integrating renewable energy into existing power grids in Chile.
Faculty member leverages experience to mentor Rhodes Scholarship finalists
Michelle Sikes of Penn State’s Department of Kinesiology draws on her own Rhodes Scholar experience to mentor top Penn State students in the final round of consideration for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.
Faculty member leverages experience to mentor Rhodes Scholarship finalists
Michelle Sikes of Penn State’s Department of Kinesiology draws on her own Rhodes Scholar experience to mentor top Penn State students in the final round of consideration for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.
Eight Penn Staters named Fulbright US Student finalists
Eight Penn Staters were named finalists for the 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Student Program, with another three named as alternates.
Eight Penn Staters named Fulbright US Student finalists
Eight Penn Staters were named finalists for the 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Student Program, with another three named as alternates.