April 3, 2025
The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and evolution of butterflies and moths. New research led by scientists at Penn State reveals how the daily cycles of plant aromas are linked to the dietary habits and evolution of the winged insects collectively known as Lepidoptera.
April 3, 2025
Eight accomplished young alumni who have made remarkable impacts in their professional fields received the prestigious Alumni Achievement Award during a ceremony held by the Penn State Alumni Association on March 28. The event took place at the Hintz Family Alumni Center on Penn State's University Park campus.
April 3, 2025
Suat Irmak, professor and head of agricultural and biological engineering in the College of Agricultural Sciences, has been elected to the latest cohort of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science.
April 2, 2025
Penn State’s “Stories from the Field” conversation series is returning this spring with a brand-new session focused on research examining housing inequality in North America. The talk, presented by Daniela Aiello, assistant professor of geography at Penn State, will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, via Zoom and in person in 214 Ferguson Building at University Park.
April 2, 2025
Penn State students interested in agricultural conservation will have a new opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fall 2025. The College of Agricultural Sciences’ Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering is launching “ABSM 497-002: Ag structures: conservation,” a course designed to equip students with the technical knowledge and skills to identify and plan conservation structures on farms.
April 2, 2025
At the intersection of technology and agriculture, Penn State’s Agribot Club in the College of Agricultural Sciences aims to shape the future of farming through robotics.
April 1, 2025
On the latest episode of “Growing Impact,” a team of Penn State researchers discusses how their seed grant project aims to address nitrous oxide emissions from the agricultural sector.
April 1, 2025
While rural areas are more dependent on manufacturing than their urban peers, they are less likely to participate in global markets. Researchers at Penn State have identified several factors that explain why, with differences in innovation capacity — the share of workers in occupations associated with greater patent production and the extent to which a location fosters inter-industry idea exchange — playing the most significant role.
March 27, 2025
Four Penn State faculty members have been elected to the most recent cohort of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
March 26, 2025
Landis Crawford, a Schreyer Scholar and agricultural engineering major, has developed a passion for agricultural leadership from Penn State Behrend to University Park.
March 26, 2025
Penn State is one of nine Big Ten schools providing an academic lifeline to scholars in war-torn Ukraine. The University is sponsoring seven Ukrainian academics as part of the 2025 IU-Ukraine Nonresidential Scholars Program.
March 24, 2025
A group of 15 Penn State graduate students and postdoctoral scholars have been selected to participate in the Bayer Crop Science 2025 University Mentoring Program, a global initiative that pairs students with industry professionals for career guidance and professional development.
March 24, 2025
A group of 15 Penn State graduate students and postdoctoral scholars have been selected to participate in the Bayer Crop Science 2025 University Mentoring Program, a global initiative that pairs students with industry professionals for career guidance and professional development.
March 24, 2025
Military-connected children often change schools multiple times, each time facing different academic requirements and support systems, which can significantly impact academic progress and social adjustment. Specific support initiatives can help alleviate the challenges that arise from such disruption. Still, barriers such as inconsistent implementation and lack of awareness are present, according to researchers in the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.
March 21, 2025
Thanks to a five-figure gift from anonymous donors, the College of Agricultural Sciences has established the Endowment for the Office of Access and Equity. The endowment will support activities and programming geared toward ensuring accessible, equitable opportunities and fostering an inclusive, supportive community where all are inspired to reach their full potential.
March 19, 2025
Anyone interested in learning about fun and nutritious entertaining ideas can get advice from Penn State Extension educators during an April 1 webinar titled “Let's Cook at Home: Charcuterie Boards.”
March 19, 2025
The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse), in collaboration with the Survey Research Center (SRC) at Penn State, has announced an expanded partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). With support from WWP, the Clearinghouse and SRC will conduct the fourth wave of their Warrior Survey to further efforts to identify and highlight emerging trends among WWP warriors over time and understand the impact of different factors on quality of life.
March 18, 2025
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 16 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
March 18, 2025
Penn State Extension’s webinar series, “Build Your Bones,” is focused on preventing osteoporosis and maintaining bone health. The seven live webinar classes will occur from noon to 1:15 p.m. on Fridays, from April 4 to May 16.
March 18, 2025
Increased antibiotic use can lead, seemingly paradoxically, to more problematic infections, as the bacteria evolve to resist the treatment. The answer to this antimicrobial resistance, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called “one of the world’s most urgent public health problems,” might be a medication used for kidney disease, according to a team led by researchers at Penn State.
March 17, 2025
The Penn State One Health Microbiome Center, a part of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, and Cynthia White, adjunct research associate in the Arts and Design Research Incubator, College of Arts and Architecture, invite all campus and community members to participate in three events featuring internationally recognized BioArtist Mellissa Monsoon. These events, which will take place on April 4 and 5, include two unique workshops and a seminar that will explore the intersections of art, science and the human body.
March 17, 2025
Spring is on the horizon, which means it’s time for one of the Berkey Creamery’s favorite traditions: voting is open to crown this year’s scoop champion in Flavor Madness.
March 17, 2025
Insect predators found in the U.S. could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Penn State.
March 15, 2025
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, through its Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science, known as SAFES, announced funding awards to accelerate the advancement of its Critical Issues Initiatives.
March 14, 2025
Erika Ganda, an assistant professor in Penn State’s Department of Animal Science, will shed light on the essential role microbes play in maintaining healthy ecosystems and ensuring food safety in the next Virtual Speaker Series from the Penn State Alumni Association on March 25.
March 13, 2025
Brook trout may have a genetic trick up their scales when it comes to adapting, with limitations, to heatwaves that threaten their existence. A novel study led by researchers at Penn State suggests that brook trout — an iconic coldwater fish species native to streams and lakes in the eastern United States and Canada — are capable of mounting a protective genetic response to thermal stress that can be passed on from one generation to the next.
March 12, 2025
For Dean Neely, preserving Pennsylvania waters, forests and lands for future generations is a priority. He has completed more than 1,000 volunteer hours as a Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward, removing invasive plants, planting riparian buffers, maintaining trails and monitoring streams.
March 10, 2025
A new method of examining gene expression patterns called landscape transcriptomics may help pinpoint what causes bumble bees stress and could eventually give insight into why bee populations are declining overall, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.
March 6, 2025
The Penn State Alumni Association will honor eight prominent young alumni for their outstanding professional accomplishments at the 2025 Alumni Achievement Awards Ceremony on March 28. The event will be livestreamed.
March 5, 2025
During adolescence, youth need their parents’ attention and support more than ever, noted organizers of a Penn State Extension program called “Thrive: Branch Out,” designed for families and caregivers of children 10 to 18 years old.
