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Penn State’s $1.034B in research expenditures has broad, wide-ranging impact

Penn State reached a record $1.034 billion in research expenditures during fiscal year 2021-22, an overall 4.1% increase from the previous year.

Professor of biology awarded Maskalick Biodiversity Seed Grant

Todd LaJeunesse, professor of biology at Penn State, was recently awarded the David G. Maskalick and Kathleen A. Maskalick Biodiversity Healthcare Seed Grant by the Eberly College of Science Office for Innovation.

Faculty in College of Ag Sciences recognized for research achievements

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences lauded outstanding accomplishments in research during the college’s inaugural Research Awards Ceremony, held Oct. 25 at the Hintz Family Alumni Center on the University Park campus.

Center for Human Evolution and Diversity accepting grant applications

The Center for Human Evolution and Diversity at Penn State (CHED) is currently accepting proposals for grants available from the center for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years.

Postdoctoral Research Symposium to be held Dec. 9

The Penn State Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has announced the 15th annual postdoctoral research symposium, highlighting timely themes of diversity, equity, agency and mental health, along with the best work of postdoctoral scholars and fellows.

Study abroad returns to the Eberly College of Science

After a nearly two-year hiatus, study abroad programming has returned for Penn State students in the Eberly College of Science. Students across a variety of majors had opportunities in both Costa Rica and Italy in the 2021-22 academic year.

Flow Cytometry Core Facility provides cell analysis expertise to scientists

The Penn State Flow Cytometry Core Facility on the University Park campus, is equipped with flow cytometers and cell sorters that enable researchers to examine suspended cells within the size range of the submicron to 50 micron. One micron is one thousandth of a millimeter.

Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation

It is widely believed that the genetics of our human ancestors did not change in response to environmental pressures as much as that of other animals. However, a new study comparing modern human genomes with ancient human DNA finds that certain genetic changes in humans may have been more common than previously thought.

Two Alzheimer’s drugs tested head-to-head in first-ever virtual clinical trial

An estimated 6.2 million Americans ages 65+ are living with Alzheimer's disease. The national Alzheimer's Association predicts the number to grow to 13.8 million by 2060, barring the development of medical breakthroughs that would prevent, slow or cure the debilitating disease.

NASA-funded research seeks to address vulnerability to extreme heat in cities

A new NASA-funded project will support the development of an internet-based design and planning-decision support platform that will help equitably address urban heat management at the building, neighborhood and city scales.