Melanie Miller Foster
Laszlo Kulcsar, Ph.D.
Noel Habashy, Ph.D.
Troy L. Ott, '84 Ag
Megan Marshall, Ph.D.
John Ewing, Ph.D.
Deanna M. Behring
Kinorea Tigri
Application for Global Engagment Funds
Sarah Chinn Kalser Faculty Research Assistance

The purpose of this endowment is to assist faculty members in the College of Agricultural Sciences by providing discretionary monies for research and scholarly travel to faculty whose research has been interrupted due to either a temporary or permanent lapse in funding.

Jeanne and Charles Rider Endowment for Support of Research on the Biotechnology of Food Crops

The purpose of this endowment shall be to support College of Agricultural Sciences faculty in their biotechnology research and teaching programs that give promise of improving upon food crop production and quality while protecting the quality and safety of the environment.

Arthur W. Nesbitt Faculty Program Development Award

The purpose of this endowment shall be to support a College of Agricultural Sciences faculty member focusing on dairy in their teaching or extension programs, with the intent that the investment will help the awardee leverage future funding opportunities in any or all of these functional areas, for Animal Science or Food Science.

Joan Luerssen Faculty Enhancement Fund and the Horace T. Woodward Faculty Development Fund

The purpose of these two endowments shall be to provide supplementary funds to support professional development and programs.

Stoy G. and Della E. Sunday Program Support for Fruit Production Research

The purpose of this endowment shall be to enrich the College of Agricultural Sciences by providing monies for fruit production research.

First-Year Students

Hit the ground running! The people, places, and things you’ll need to start your academic career on the right foot.

Academic Suspension Information

Overview of the policy and process for students in the College of Agricultural Sciences.

Crouch Endowment for Viticulture, Enology, and Pomology Research

The purpose of these funds is to support research in Viticulture, Enology, or Pomology and to support students studying in these areas.

Mushroom Research Competitive Grants Program

Through the generosity of the Giorgi Mushroom Company, the College of Agricultural Sciences offers funding in support of mushroom research.

Education and Training

Providing unique and impactful opportunities to ensure a skilled workforce pipeline.

Education and Training

Providing unique and impactful opportunities to ensure a skilled workforce pipeline.

Alex and Jessie C. Black Award for Excellence in Research

This prestigious award recognizes a tenured or tenure-track faculty member in the College of Agricultural Sciences whose significant accomplishments include exceptional and original agricultural research conducted at Penn State.

Ag Future of America Offers more than 100 Scholarships via One Application

Apply by March 5th to help fund your education while building your professional network.

AgSci Student News

Student News from the Office for Undergraduate Education.

Amy Cook
Natalie Marioni
Meagan Louise Hopkins-Doerr
Sandy Feather
Travel Tips

Here are some useful travel tips and resources when you are preparing to depart for your study abroad program

Challenges and Opportunities in Keeping Data Centers Cool

When February 24, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where 342 Food Science Bldg

Dr. Wangda Zuo will present an overview of the current landscape and emerging trends of the data center industry, major data center cooling technologies, and a real-world case study of a data center in Massachusetts to highlight research advances in data center cooling efficiency.

How do I Study Abroad? Start Here!

Learn the easy how-to’s and why’s about education abroad.

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