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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.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre announces winners in research fair
Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently held the Celebration of Scholarship, an annual research fair at the campus. The event allows faculty and students to present their current research, scholarship and artistic endeavors.
Hazleton chemical engineering major finds enrichment in undergraduate research
Penn State Hazleton chemical engineering major Elisa Tarbell has taken advantage of numerous undergraduate research opportunities to enrich her education and shape her future in the STEM field.