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IST researchers develop framework that could deeply impact software development

2/4/19

Researchers from the College of Information Sciences and Technology have developed a tool that could have a profound impact on the quality of everyday software, which could result in less service down time, fewer data breaches and better privacy protection.

Couple endows scholarship to help others as well as their alma mater

2/4/19

Penn State alumni Chad (1993) and Jill Harris Helmer (1992) are giving back to their alma mater by pledging $50,000 to create the Helmer Family Scholarship in the College of the Liberal Arts.

Mont Alto LaunchBox accepting proposals for LION Tank competition

2/4/19

The Penn State Mont Alto LaunchBox seeks proposals for its annual LION Tank Competition to be held on March 15 and announces its spring 2019 Entrepreneurship Workshop series.

Students using augmented reality to bring THON to Penn State Children's Hospital

2/4/19

A team of Penn State students have develop an augmented reality experience to complement THON and bring its impact to children battling pediatric cancer at Penn State Children's Hospital who are unable to attend the event in person.

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Advocate Penn State Capital Day set for March 20 in Harrisburg

2/3/19

The Penn State community will converge on the Capitol in Harrisburg on March 20 for Advocate Penn State Capital Day to rally for the University and meet with elected officials to share stories of Penn State's value to the Commonwealth.

Overdose deaths could increase with 'changing nature' of opioid epidemic

2/1/19

The opioid epidemic could be responsible for 700,000 overdose deaths in the United States between 2016 and 2025, according to a new research study.

All About Children Pediatric Partners joins Penn State Health Medical Group

2/1/19

All About Children Pediatric Partners, an innovative, quality-focused practice that has been committed to the health and well-being of children in the Berks County community for almost 30 years, is now part of Penn State Health Medical Group.

Abington faculty member awarded $2.7M to help fight opioid crisis

2/1/19

A Penn State Abington faculty member was instrumental in securing three grants totaling more than $2.7 million to combat the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

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Penn State Health's acute care hospital gets final township approval

2/1/19

Penn State Health’s planned acute care hospital in Cumberland County has received the last township approval necessary for the project to move forward. The Hampden Township Board of Commissioners approved the hospital’s land development plan Jan. 31.

Ramiah Martin sits reclined in a stroller; her sister sits beside her, placing her hand on Ramiah's arm.

Ramiah's story: How patient care and medical innovation helped her beat the odds

2/1/19

A child with an extremely rare — and usually fatal — condition known as tracheal agenesis, meaning she was born without a trachea, has been discharged after spending the first 13 months of her life in Penn State Children’s Hospital.

National youth mathematics competition returns to Penn State Fayette

1/31/19

Approximately 60 students from six school districts in Fayette and Greene counties will participate in the 2019 MATHCOUNTS competition on Feb. 7 in the Magerko Auditorium of the Community Center at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus.

Robots set for action Feb. 2 and 3 at Penn State York

1/31/19

"Rover Ruckus," a theme in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the U.S. moon landing, is the name of the game when 54 teams of middle and high school students participate in the FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) South Central PA Regional Qualifier robotics competition on Feb. 2 and the Blue and White Qualifier on Feb. 3 at Penn State York.

Fluorescent staining of the CAF1/CCR4/NOT complex in the malaria parasite

Male birth control for the malaria parasite

1/31/19

Disrupting two genes involved in the preservation of RNA molecules inhibits the ability of the male form of the malaria parasite to mature and be transmitted from human blood into mosquitoes, according to researchers at Penn State and the University of Florida.

Two medical staff perform surgery on a patient. Each staff member is wearing full surgical scrubs, a mask, head covering and gloves. A large light is overhead, and various medical equipment is in the background.

The Medical Minute: Living donors may benefit transplant patients

1/31/19

For a patient awaiting a new organ — namely a liver or kidney — living donation provides a viable alternative and can often shorten a recipient’s wait time.

Novel hypothesis goes underground to predict future of Greenland ice sheet

1/31/19

The Greenland ice sheet melted a little more easily in the past than it does today because of geological changes, and most of Greenland's ice can be saved from melting if warming is controlled, says a team of Penn State researchers.

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IST researchers develop framework that could deeply impact software development

Couple endows scholarship to help others as well as their alma mater

Mont Alto LaunchBox accepting proposals for LION Tank competition

Students using augmented reality to bring THON to Penn State Children's Hospital

Advocate Penn State Capital Day set for March 20 in Harrisburg

Overdose deaths could increase with 'changing nature' of opioid epidemic

All About Children Pediatric Partners joins Penn State Health Medical Group

Abington faculty member awarded $2.7M to help fight opioid crisis

Penn State Health's acute care hospital gets final township approval

Ramiah's story: How patient care and medical innovation helped her beat the odds

National youth mathematics competition returns to Penn State Fayette

Robots set for action Feb. 2 and 3 at Penn State York

Male birth control for the malaria parasite

The Medical Minute: Living donors may benefit transplant patients

Novel hypothesis goes underground to predict future of Greenland ice sheet

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