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52 undergraduates earn Erickson Discovery Grants
Erickson Discovery Grants were awarded to 52 undergraduate Penn State students to help cover costs related to undergraduate research.
Penn State junior Ian Rivera earns Astronaut Scholarship
Ian Rivera, a junior Millenium Scholar from Caguas, Puerto Rico, majoring in mechanical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, has earned a 2023 Astronaut Scholarship.
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 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.
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.
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.
Commonwealth Campus collaboration leads to first publication for Altoona student
Jazzmine McCauley recently published an article in “International Journal for Students as Partners,” an interdisciplinary journal devoted to scholarly research on students, faculty, and staff working in partnership to enhance learning and teaching in higher education.
Senior Ellie Kim earns Astronaut Scholarship
Penn State senior Ellie Kim has received a 2022 Astronaut Scholarship, which provides $15,000 toward education for careers in engineering, math or natural or applied sciences research. Kim, of State College, Pennsylvania, is a Schreyer Scholar majoring in general music (piano) and biochemistry and molecular biology.