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Daniel Perkins speaking at launch of Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness

New center focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of military families

Military families face unique challenges and stressors including prolonged separations, frequent relocations and living with knowing that loved ones are in harm’s way. Penn State has created a new University-wide research center, the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness, designed to address the challenges and support the resiliency of military families using evidence-based programs and practices, and develop a new generation of cutting-edge interdisciplinary researchers in this field.

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Green plants grow in raised beds in campus garden.

Strategic Plan seed grant helping gardens to grow at Beaver, Behrend campuses

1/18/19

With the University implementing a funding model to develop projects that align with Penn State’s 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, and following the success of the Sustainable Food Systems Program at University Park, a two-year, $158,000 seed grant was awarded in 2017 to pilot agriculture and food systems initiatives at the Beaver and Behrend campuses, in support of the plan’s priority to transform education.

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University Park spring housing fair to be held on Jan. 26

1/18/19

The Spring 2019 Housing Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, in Alumni Hall, located in the HUB-Robeson Center. Information about on- and off-campus housing options for students at University Park will be available.

Three people smile while they lean back against a building.

Sybarite5 string quintet to play contemporary ‘Outliers’ music Feb. 13 at Schwab

1/17/19

Sybarite5 is always on the lookout for new tunes and composers speaking with unique and relevant voices. “Outliers,” the title of the string quintet’s 2018 album and its 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 concert program at Schwab Auditorium, celebrates works written for the ensemble by the musicians’ favorite composers.

Music Ed alumna receives N.J. governor's Educator of the Year Award

1/17/19

Penn State alumna Libby Gopal, 2002 bachelor of science in music education, was recently selected as the recipient of the New Jersey governor’s Educator of the Year Award for East Orange Campus High School for her educational contributions at the local, district and state level.

Sybarite5

1/17/19

Watch the quintet perform a cover of “Take on Me” by A-ha.

Unraveling of 58-year-old corn gene mystery may have plant-breeding implications

1/17/19

In discovering a mutant gene that "turns on" another gene responsible for the red pigments sometimes seen in corn, researchers solved an almost six-decades-old mystery with a finding that may have implications for plant breeding in the future.

Mechanical engineering professor to innovate undergrad labs

1/17/19

Siu Ling “Pansy” Leung has joined the Penn State Department of Mechanical Engineering as the director of undergraduate laboratories and assistant teaching professor of mechanical engineering.

Vincent P. Benitez, associate professor of music theory in the Penn State School of Music

Benitez appointed scholarship and research editor of the College Music Symposium

1/17/19

Vincent P. Benitez, associate professor of music theory in the Penn State School of Music, has been appointed as the scholarship and research editor for the College Music Symposium: Journal of the College Music Society.

Midnight Clear in effect during overnight hours through Monday morning

1/17/19

The Office of Physical Plant has declared a "Midnight Clear" for snow removal beginning tonight through Monday morning between midnight and 7 a.m. each day.

Graduate research endowment memorializes Penn State psychology alumnus

1/17/19

In memory of her husband, 1961 and 1962 psychology alumnus Herbert Krauss, Beatrice Krauss created the Herbert H. Krauss Memorial Graduate Research Endowment in Psychology.

New academic advising professional development course opens for faculty, staff

1/17/19

A new professional development course from Penn State teaches the best practices in academic advising that faculty and staff can use to assist the more than 82,000 undergraduates at the University.

Mechanical engineering professor to advance additive manufacturing materials

1/17/19

Engineer Amrita Basak said, “I always knew I wanted to develop state-of-the-art technologies, but I never really limited myself to what kind of technology it would be.” As a result, her experience so far has encompassed gas turbines, semiconductors, and now additive manufacturing.

Report: Pennsylvania population trends mirror employment changes since 2000

1/17/19

Changes in the distribution of Pennsylvania's population — largely toward the state's southeastern quadrant — reflect challenges that policymakers need to address to promote and maintain statewide prosperity, suggests a new report compiled by economists in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Anticipated snowfall alters home athletics event schedule at University Park

1/16/19

The potential for significant snowfall in Central Pennsylvania this weekend has resulted in changes to the Penn State Athletics’ home event schedule.

A man in his 20s in a blue blazer, blue and white checked shirt, stands in front of Old Main bell tower at Penn State University Campus.

Translational science training programs credited with student success

1/16/19

Scott Graupensperger is making the most of his Penn State education – delving into a number of training programs and experiences to prepare him for a research career. The dual-title kinesiology and clinical and translational sciences doctoral student has been a regular presence at Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute, which he credits with preparing him for his current successes and his future endeavors.

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Analysis of Experience Sampling and Ecological Momentary Assessment Data: Part 1

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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WPSU: Digging Deeper: December 16, 2018
Digging Deeper: Big Data
Vasant Honavar, professor and Edward Frymoyer Chair of IST, recently appeared on Penn State President Eric Barron's talk show, Digging Deeper, to discuss big data.
Science: January 04, 2019
Tropical uplift may set Earth's thermostat
This research is developing a pretty compelling story that this was a climate driver in Earth's past, according to Penn State's Lee Kump.

Other Voices

Gen Z entrepreneurs view higher education as vital
Research and education have always opened doors that benefit the nation we serve, writes Eric Barron, Penn State President.
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How wireless recharging works – and doesn’t, yet
Researchers are working toward the vision of removing power cords by recharging batteries wirelessly, writes Penn State's Shashank Priya.
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Strategic Plan seed grant helping gardens to grow at Beaver, Behrend campuses

University Park spring housing fair to be held on Jan. 26

Sybarite5 string quintet to play contemporary ‘Outliers’ music Feb. 13 at Schwab

Music Ed alumna receives N.J. governor's Educator of the Year Award

Sybarite5

Unraveling of 58-year-old corn gene mystery may have plant-breeding implications

Mechanical engineering professor to innovate undergrad labs

Benitez appointed scholarship and research editor of the College Music Symposium

Midnight Clear in effect during overnight hours through Monday morning

Graduate research endowment memorializes Penn State psychology alumnus

New academic advising professional development course opens for faculty, staff

Mechanical engineering professor to advance additive manufacturing materials

Report: Pennsylvania population trends mirror employment changes since 2000

Anticipated snowfall alters home athletics event schedule at University Park

Translational science training programs credited with student success

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