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Huck's Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB) is hosting its first ever engagement event: Biotech Day 2026. Poster abstract submissions are also welcomed.

For three days in August, Rock Springs once again became a meeting place for the people, ideas and innovations shaping Pennsylvania agriculture. This year’s Ag Progress Days carried added significance, marking 50 years since Penn State’s Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center became the show’s permanent home.

With the invasive emerald ash borer beetle decimating black ash across North America, according to the U.S. Forest Service, a team led by Penn State researchers conducted an expansive study of genetic diversity in black ash seeds collected across the tree’s geographic range and stored in seed banks. As part of the research, the team established three large common gardens — experimental plantings — of black ash that someday may play a role in producing seeds needed to bring the species back.

Anyone interested in developing healthy habits and increasing stamina can benefit from a free Penn State Extension virtual walking program called “Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania.” The statewide program will take place from Sept. 14 through Nov. 9.

Night at the Museums hosted by galleries, libraries, archives, museums, and performing arts venues across Penn State's University Park campus on Thursday evening, September 3rd, from 4pm to 8pm.