Nuclear engineering student wins prestigious astronaut scholarship
6/10/13
Daniel Abercrombie, a senior in nuclear engineering and physics, is one of 28 students awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
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Zamrik boosts scholarship with $50,000 pledge
6/10/13
Although retired engineering science and mechanics faculty member Sam Zamrik and wife Myrna established their scholarship back in 1992, the couple has decided to boost their endowment with a $50,000 gift pledge.
Nuclear security program announces first graduates
6/7/13
An effort to meet the growing need for trained nuclear security professionals passed a milestone recently as the first graduates from a joint effort by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Penn State, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Texas A&M were announced.
Penn State humanitarian engineering program wins award for global impact
6/6/13
The Humanitarian Engineering Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program in Penn State’s College of Engineering wins prestigious outreach award for its work in Africa.
IE faculty, students honored by Institute of Industrial Engineers
6/3/13
Seven Penn State industrial engineers received honors by the Institute of Industrial Engineers at its annual conference and expo in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Industrial engineering graduate student receives NSF fellowship
6/3/13
Nathaniel D. Bastian, a doctoral student in the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, is the recipient of a 2013 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship.
Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team wins first place at EcoCAR 2 competition
5/24/13
The Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team took top honors among 15 North American universities in Year Two of the competition known as EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future, which took place during the week of May 20 in Yuma, Ariz., and San Diego.
Larson Institute hosts international friction workshop
5/16/13
Fifty-two registrants from France, Norway, Canada, Japan and the United States were represented at the 2013 International Friction Workshop hosted by the Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Institute from May 13 to 16 at Penn State.
Car wars: Alternative vehicle public expo on Saturday, May 18
5/14/13
The 21st Century Automotive Challenge will give visitors a chance to check out vehicles powered by a number of alternative energy sources, including electricity, compressed natural gas and biodiesel. Vehicles will be on display from 10 to 2 on Saturday, May 18, at the MorningStar Solar Home.
Two Penn State engineers named ASME fellows
5/14/13
Two Penn State engineering faculty members were recently named fellows of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The faculty members are Mike Erdman, the Walter L. Robb Director of Engineering Leadership Development, and Soundar Kumara, the Allen E. Pearce/Allen M. Pearce Professor of Industrial Engineering.
Road research center receives environmental quality award
5/14/13
The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute's Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies at Penn State was selected by the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals (PAEP) to receive the 2013 Karl Mason Environmental Stewardship Award. The award was presented at the PAEP award banquet on May 9, at the Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center in State College, Pa.
A revolution in three dimensions, maybe four: Penn State explores 3-D printing
5/10/13
Penn State faculty and a growing group of students are fully engaged in research and practical experiments in the new world of 3-D printing.
Penn State professor finding new ways to repair nerve injuries
5/9/13
Nerve injury is a major health problem, with 12,000 new injuries occurring in the U.S. each year. Recovery can be difficult or impossible, which is why Dr. Mohammad Reza Abidian—a Penn State assistant professor of bioengineering, materials science and engineering—is focusing his research on special materials called “conducting polymers,” which could one day offer a solution to these injuries.
Spring engineering showcase award winners announced
5/8/13
Thirteen engineering teams won awards at the 2013 Student Design Project Showcase on April 25 at the Bryce Jordan Center. The showcase is the culmination of a semester-long effort that challenges students with solving industry-sponsored projects that expose them to the technical demands, pitfalls and professional expectations they would experience as working professional engineers.
Alumni couple's gift will help architectural engineering students study abroad
5/8/13
Architectural engineering students hoping to study abroad may get some help realizing their dream, thanks to a gift by a Penn State engineering couple in Florida. A new scholarship, the Beabout the World Study Abroad Scholarship in Architectural Engineering, will provide recognition and financial assistance to undergraduate architectural engineering students studying at the University Park campus who are passionate about exploring and engaging with their world.
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Nuclear security program announces first graduates
6/7/13
An effort to meet the growing need for trained nuclear security professionals passed a milestone recently as the first graduates from a joint effort by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Penn State, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Texas A&M were announced.
$2.6 million DOE contract creates nuclear security education program
9/12/11
Penn State has received a $2.6 million contract from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to create a nuclear security education program. "Acquisition of nuclear and radioactive materials for use in weapons of mass destruction and other acts of terrorism is one of the major threats to global security. The DOE and other federal agencies wanted to know how to prevent nuclear terrorism," explained Kenan Unlu, director of Penn State's Radiation Science and Engineering Center, professor of nuclear engineering and the grant's principal investigator.
Engineering programs fare well in National Research Council survey
10/19/10
A number of Penn State engineering programs were recognized in a recent report by the National Research Council (NRC) on the quality of research doctorate programs in the U.S. The study, which assessed more than 5,000 doctoral programs across more than 60 fields at 212 universities, examined 20 different variables related to various dimensions -- research activity of faculty, student support and outcomes and the diversity of the academic environment.
Foley named dean of College of IST
11/2/06
Henry C. "Hank" Foley, associate vice president for research and director of strategic initiatives, has been appointed dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), pending approval of the Board of Trustees during their meeting at University Park on Nov. 17. Foley's appointment was announced today (Nov. 2) by Rod Erickson, executive vice president and provost.
Nuclear engineering student wins prestigious astronaut scholarship
6/10/13
Daniel Abercrombie, a senior in nuclear engineering and physics, is one of 28 students awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
Zamrik boosts scholarship with $50,000 pledge
6/10/13
Although retired engineering science and mechanics faculty member Sam Zamrik and wife Myrna established their scholarship back in 1992, the couple has decided to boost their endowment with a $50,000 gift pledge.
Penn State humanitarian engineering program wins award for global impact
6/6/13
The Humanitarian Engineering Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program in Penn State’s College of Engineering wins prestigious outreach award for its work in Africa.
IE faculty, students honored by Institute of Industrial Engineers
6/3/13
Seven Penn State industrial engineers received honors by the Institute of Industrial Engineers at its annual conference and expo in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Industrial engineering graduate student receives NSF fellowship
6/3/13
Nathaniel D. Bastian, a doctoral student in the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, is the recipient of a 2013 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship.
Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team wins first place at EcoCAR 2 competition
5/24/13
The Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team took top honors among 15 North American universities in Year Two of the competition known as EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future, which took place during the week of May 20 in Yuma, Ariz., and San Diego.
Larson Institute hosts international friction workshop
5/16/13
Fifty-two registrants from France, Norway, Canada, Japan and the United States were represented at the 2013 International Friction Workshop hosted by the Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Institute from May 13 to 16 at Penn State.
Car wars: Alternative vehicle public expo on Saturday, May 18
5/14/13
The 21st Century Automotive Challenge will give visitors a chance to check out vehicles powered by a number of alternative energy sources, including electricity, compressed natural gas and biodiesel. Vehicles will be on display from 10 to 2 on Saturday, May 18, at the MorningStar Solar Home.
Two Penn State engineers named ASME fellows
5/14/13
Two Penn State engineering faculty members were recently named fellows of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The faculty members are Mike Erdman, the Walter L. Robb Director of Engineering Leadership Development, and Soundar Kumara, the Allen E. Pearce/Allen M. Pearce Professor of Industrial Engineering.
Road research center receives environmental quality award
5/14/13
The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute's Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies at Penn State was selected by the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals (PAEP) to receive the 2013 Karl Mason Environmental Stewardship Award. The award was presented at the PAEP award banquet on May 9, at the Toftrees Golf Resort and Conference Center in State College, Pa.
A revolution in three dimensions, maybe four: Penn State explores 3-D printing
5/10/13
Penn State faculty and a growing group of students are fully engaged in research and practical experiments in the new world of 3-D printing.