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Infrared image of neutron star from Hubble Space Telescope

The surprising environment of an enigmatic neutron star

9/17/18

An unusual infrared emission detected by the Hubble Space Telescope from a nearby neutron star could indicate that the pulsar has features never before seen. The observation could help astronomers better understand the evolution of neutron stars.

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Penn State Athletics promoting Happy Valley Hospitality

9/17/18

With all its fall sports teams underway and the winter sports season quickly approaching, Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is launching a new initiative, “Happy Valley Hospitality,” promoting positivity on game days and every day.

Constitution Day September 17

Professor: Dig into the Constitution for yourself

9/17/18

Rosa Eberly will gladly tell people that the U.S. Constitution affects them every day of their lives. But you don’t have to take her word for it: just talk to her students in her Foundations of Civic and Community Engagement class.

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Penn State's Great Insect Fair celebrates insects in pop culture

9/17/18

Appreciating insects' influence in popular culture will be the focus of Penn State's 2018 Great Insect Fair, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Snider Agricultural Arena on the University Park campus. The event is sponsored by the entomology department in the College of Agricultural Sciences.

Comparative Literature Luncheon presents Mark Algee-Hewitt Sept. 17

9/14/18

Mark Algee-Hewitt, assistant professor of English at Stanford University, will present “Microgenes: Modeling multi-disciplinarily in the novel," on Sept. 17. The lecture is part of the Comparative Literature Luncheon lecture series, a weekly, informal lunchtime gathering of students, faculty and other members of the University community.

‘Working Class’ series offers new art challenge, TV marathon

9/14/18

Calling all budding artists and scientists — Pennsylvania College of Technology and WVIA Public Media, producers of the “Working Class” public television series, are seeking entries in its latest K-12 art challenge, “Why Science Matters.”

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Penn State research expenditures rise to record $927 million

9/14/18

Penn State’s research expenditures reached a record high for the second consecutive year in fiscal year 2017-2018, according to Vice President for Research Neil Sharkey. The $927 million total represents a $64 million increase over last year’s figure, and includes a record $562 million in federal funds and $365 million from a combination of private funders, the Commonwealth, and University sources.

STEM Saturday students perch themselves on Penn State Schuylkill's lion bench

Penn State Schuylkill hosts STEM Saturday

9/14/18

Penn State Schuylkill hosts students from Intermediate Unit 29 in the seventh annual STEM Saturday, inspiring a passion for science and creating fun in mathematics.

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Free bike safety workshop to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 25

9/14/18

Penn State students, faculty and staff, as well as local community members, are encouraged to attend a free bike safety workshop from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 117 Weston Community Center at Penn State's White Course Apartments.

7th annual Jane Williams Memorial 5K run/1.5 mile walk slated for Oct. 6

9/14/18

Penn State Shenango will hold its seventh annual Dr. Jane A. Williams Memorial 5K run/1.5 mile walk at 9 a.m. Oct. 6 at the Shenango campus in downtown Sharon. The event is in honor of Williams, who was employed at the Shenango campus for 25 years before passing away after a brief illness.

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