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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.
Graduate student earns Boren Fellowship to study Turkish language
Penn State graduate student Denzell Ivery earned a Boren Fellowship, which will provide him the opportunity to study the Turkish language and eventually travel to Baku, Azerbaijan.
Three Penn Staters earn national Goldwater Scholarships
Penn State undergraduates Nate Carey, Bridget Reheard and Mabel Tong have earned the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, a national award that recognizes undergraduates who show exceptional potential as leaders.
Penn State graduate earns Critical Language Scholarship to develop skills abroad
Penn State alumna Heather Novak earned a Critical Language Scholarship, providing her the opportunity to further develop her Mandarin language skills while living abroad.
Six Penn Staters earn Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
Six Penn Staters have earned scholarships from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which provides up to $5,000 for undergraduate students to study abroad.