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Professor recognized by ASME for innovative vibration engineering

8/30/18

Chris Rahn, associate dean for innovation and the J. "Lee" Everett Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State, has been awarded the 2018 N.O. Myklestad Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Security Center announces seed grant opportunities for Penn State researchers

8/29/18

The Center for Security Research and Education at Penn State is announcing its 2018-2019 Seed Grant Program to support security-related scholarship and educational programs at Penn State.

Voith sponsors $25,000 Women in Engineering scholarship

8/29/18

In a targeted effort for a broader representation of women in engineering professions, Voith Hydro Inc., whose U.S. headquarters are located in York, Pennsylvania, is sponsoring $25,000 in annual scholarships, which will be awarded to mechanical engineering students enrolled in the Penn State College of Engineering’s Women in Engineering Program.

Electrical engineering’s Pasko elected Fellow of the American Geophysical Union

8/28/18

Victor Pasko, professor of electrical engineering, has been elected a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) for developing new understanding of lightning driven electrical gas discharges in the upper regions of Earth's atmosphere.

Heart-brain connection could be predictive biomarker for epilepsy

8/27/18

Heartbeat irregularities connected to brain activity abnormalities may lead to the ability to predict eventual epileptic seizures in subjects who suffered physical or infectious brain insults, according to Penn State researchers who studied mouse models of cerebral malaria, which often causes epilepsy in those who survive.

Institute for CyberScience announces 2018-19 Seminar Series speakers

8/27/18

Business, language, deep learning, networks, health and cybersecurity — the 2018-19 CyberScience Seminar Series, which launches on Sept. 11, will feature researchers who use high-performance computing methods, including big data analysis, big simulations and complex modeling, to push the envelope and make advances in their fields.

A group of people sitting at table as Daniel Kats gives a 3D printer demo at local hospital

Applications due Aug. 31 for Student Engagement Network grant program

8/27/18

Penn State undergraduate students from all campuses and fields of study who are interested in expanding their knowledge beyond the classroom through engagement experiences are encouraged to apply for a Student Engagement Network grant by Aug. 31.

Sept. 6 event showcases images of faculty teaching in courses of all types

8/27/18

From 4 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 6, Penn State will celebrate the importance of faculty to the teaching mission of the University during an event “Tribute to Excellence: Through a Photographer’s Lens” at the Nittany Lion Inn at University Park.

Self-healing reverse filter opens the door for many novel applications

8/24/18

A self-healing membrane that acts as a reverse filter, blocking small particles and letting large ones through, is the "straight out of science fiction" work of a team of Penn State mechanical engineers.

Four new faculty members join civil and environmental engineering

8/24/18

Penn State’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering added four new faculty members this academic year.

IPhone blood tests to pet-proof trashcans: 2018 Summer Founders launch startups

8/23/18

From iPhone blood tests to pet-proof trashcans, the 2018 Summer Founders launched varied startups. The program gives student teams $10,000 each to work on their startup, social good or non-profit idea for the summer.

American Society of Civil Engineers honors Penn State professor

8/22/18

Thomas Boothby, professor of architectural engineering, has been named the 2018 recipient of the American Society of Civil Engineer’s (ASCE) Civil Engineering History and Heritage Award.

Family honors late Penn State professor's legacy through graduate scholarship

8/22/18

A new gift from the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of late Penn State professor Arthur Waynick will honor his memory and enable graduate students to follow in his footsteps as scientific pioneers.

Mechanical engineering faculty studies flying insects to create better drones

8/21/18

A $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation Robust Intelligence Program will support research to study biological flyers to create vision-guided perching in drones.

Engineering, Technology, and Ethics Undergraduate Fellowship

Engineering, Technology & Ethics Undergraduate Fellowship accepting applications

8/20/18

The Engineering, Technology and Ethics Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program is now accepting 2018-19 applications. The fellowship is available to all Penn State undergraduates; the deadline to apply is Aug. 26.

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Engineering in China
Students in Engineering 118 documented their travels and findings as they spent a month in China studying the impact of culture on engineering.
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Penn State Engineering in China Blog

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This battery can warm itself up
Engineers at Penn State have created a battery that can overcome one of the major hurdles electric cars face: the weather.

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Professor recognized by ASME for innovative vibration engineering

Security Center announces seed grant opportunities for Penn State researchers

Voith sponsors $25,000 Women in Engineering scholarship

Electrical engineering’s Pasko elected Fellow of the American Geophysical Union

Heart-brain connection could be predictive biomarker for epilepsy

Institute for CyberScience announces 2018-19 Seminar Series speakers

Applications due Aug. 31 for Student Engagement Network grant program

Sept. 6 event showcases images of faculty teaching in courses of all types

Self-healing reverse filter opens the door for many novel applications

Four new faculty members join civil and environmental engineering

IPhone blood tests to pet-proof trashcans: 2018 Summer Founders launch startups

American Society of Civil Engineers honors Penn State professor

Family honors late Penn State professor's legacy through graduate scholarship

Mechanical engineering faculty studies flying insects to create better drones

Engineering, Technology & Ethics Undergraduate Fellowship accepting applications

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