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Three Penn State juniors named Goldwater Scholars
Three Penn State juniors have been named Goldwater Scholars by the Barry M. Goldwater Foundation, which recognizes undergraduate students in the fields of natural science, engineering and mathematics who are interested in a career in research.
Students explore the challenges of grandparents raising grandchildren
This semester, students in the Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) program teamed up with local nonprofit, Square One, to address the rising concern of the opioid epidemic in the region and how it is changing the shape of families.
Behrend student researchers awarded for excellence in information literacy
Three Penn State Behrend students recently received the University Libraries' Undergraduate Research: Excellence in Information Literacy Award for their work with Behrend faculty members.
Undergraduate Exhibition 2020 award winners announced
Thirty-eight students were recognized for their outstanding research and performances during this year’s Undergraduate Exhibition. Nearly 200 students competed in the all-virtual exhibition, representing 11 Penn State campuses.
Abington students pivot to present undergraduate research fair online
Penn State Abington students involved in undergraduate research quickly designed ways to present their findings online. It mirrors a global effort as many academic conferences transitioned to online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition goes virtual
Penn State Scranton's annual Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition will still take place this year, albeit in a different format than usual. This year's event will be held virtually, using technology to showcase students' work and accomplishments.
Lehigh Valley students virtually present research on impact of e-cigarettes
Three Penn State Lehigh Valley undergraduate students presented their research on the behavioral and academic impacts of e-cigarette usage among college students to a panel of judges via Zoom. The group’s scientific poster was one of 12 highlighted during the symposium.
Student receives library award for research
Penn State Greater Allegheny student Curran McCune was awarded the University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award for his research on Chinese views on LGBTQ+ issues, as illustrated by poetry.
Scholar eyes career in medicine after seeing research published
Schreyer Scholar Rafay Nasir contributed to a research paper on cardiopulmonary bypass that was published in an international artificial organs journal.
Professor named faculty chair for service enterprise engineering
Vittal Prabhu, professor of industrial engineering, has been named the Charles and Enid Schneider Faculty Chair of the Penn State Service Enterprise Engineering Initiative in the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. Prabhu will begin this new appointment on Jan. 1, 2020.