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Congratulations to Jacob Bourjaily, associate professor of physics at Penn State University, on receiving the 2025 Lars Kann-Rasmussen Prize from the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen, Denmark. Bourjaily was recognized for his groundbreaking work in quantum field theory, particularly his advances in understanding and simplifying scattering amplitudes, which help predict the outcomes of quantum experiments. This prestigious international award honors his high-impact contributions and strong ties to the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where he led one of the world’s largest research teams in this field. Interested in partnering with Penn State Research? Visit: https://lnkd.in/g3SMvTcf Penn State Eberly College of Science https://lnkd.in/eXircnSf

Discover the Microbes Within! The Wolbachia Project (https://lnkd.in/e8zz4gcW), Directed by Sarah Bordenstein, is enhancing #scientific #education across the globe ??. Check out this short video on the impact the #Wolbachia Project is having in a high school in Michigan! In this collaboration, they expanded the Wolbachia Project to include the #biodiversity of bug splatter (their idea) ??. Students had a lot of fun collecting #insects from faculty cars?and we were able to obtain high-quality sequences for about 85 samples. Next they will be using NCBI and applying #phylogenetics to determine the identity and relatedness?of their bugs. https://lnkd.in/d64wkVYu Penn State Biology, Penn State University, Penn State Research, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences #ScienceEducation #workforcedevelopment #biotechnology #entomology #microbiology #microbiome #highschool #research

Penn State University’s Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness , in collaboration with the Survey Research Center, is expanding its partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project to conduct the fourth wave of the Warrior Survey. With $390,000 in support from WWP, this research aims to identify trends in post-9/11 service members’ transitions and inform policies that enhance quality of life for wounded warriors. Through rigorous data collection and analysis, this effort will help shape national policies, improve support services, and advocate for military-affiliated communities. Want to partner with Penn State Research? https://lnkd.in/g3SMvTcf Penn State Social Science Research Institute Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Daniel F Perkins Guido Cervone https://lnkd.in/exWQRbRd

Penn State University AI Week 2025 is just around the corner. From April 14-17, join researchers, students, and industry experts as they explore the latest advancements in AI research, education, ethics, and applications. Highlights include: ? AI-powered game design workshops ? Teaching & Learning with Technology Speaker Series ? “AI for Science” expert panel ? AI research poster session ? Penn State AI Awards announcement Call for Submissions ? AI Awards: Nominate a student by March 24 ? AI Week Poster Session: Submit research posters by March 31 Check out the full schedule and submission details at Penn State AI Hub Want to partner with Penn State Research? Visit https://lnkd.in/g3SMvTcf Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences Penn State College of Engineering Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology Guido Cervone Mehrdad Mahdavi Suzy Unger https://lnkd.in/eMTbjn8q

How do land-grant universities drive research that addresses today’s biggest challenges? Join Penn State University deans and faculty for “Research Scholarship and the Land Grant Mission: Why It Matters in Turbulent Times,” a thought-provoking event exploring the role of research in combating misinformation, promoting climate solutions, and shaping information literacy. March 24 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library This event is free and open to the public. Learn more about how Penn State research is making an impact! Want to partner with Penn State Research? Visit https://lnkd.in/g3SMvTcf Ray Block Jr. Jennie Levine Knies Rebecca Miller Waltz Erica Smithwick Faye Chadwell Lee Kump Clarence Lang Penn State University Libraries Penn State College of the Liberal Arts Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Institute of Energy and the Environment The McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State https://lnkd.in/gbKSeQkT

Ten Penn State University graduate students will take the stage at the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) at UTSW Final Round on March 29 to present their groundbreaking research in just three minutes! From urban heat reduction to sustainable battery recycling, these finalists will compete for cash prizes and the chance to advance to the regional competition. The People’s Choice Award will be decided by YOU, the audience! Date: Saturday, March 29 Location: The Nittany Lion Inn (Livestream available) Don’t miss this showcase of innovation, creativity, and science communication at its best! Partner with Penn State Research: https://lnkd.in/g3SMvTcf J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School at Penn State State Penn State College of Engineering Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences Penn State College of Health and Human Development Christina Grozinger Mahmudul Hasan Jeff Middleton Tonya Peeples Tanveer Ahmed Bradley Foster Tricia Hart, PhD, MS, RD, CSCS Daisuke Hayashi Marjan Karimizadkomarej Patrick Sarpong Amin Sepehri Younes Shekarian Adam Smerigan Tasneem Tariq https://lnkd.in/e7TE-3c8

A $3 million gift from Naren Gursahaney and Judy Gursahaney will support Invent Penn State and the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project, strengthening both research commercialization and Penn State Athletics. Impact Highlights: -$2M Estate Pledge: Supporting future innovation -$500K for Invent Penn State: Accelerating student entrepreneurship, research commercialization, and investor networks -$500K for Beaver Stadium: Modernizing the facility to benefit all 31 Penn State Athletics programs This commitment reflects the Gursahaneys’ deep dedication to advancing research, economic development, and community engagement at Penn State. Learn how you can partner with Penn State Research at https://lnkd.in/g3SMvTcf Penn State College of Engineering Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology Neeli Bendapudi Pat Kraft Andrew Read https://lnkd.in/eHptKvMA

Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in STEM! Two Penn State University graduate students, Nazifa Tabassum and Katie Yan, will share their journeys in science as keynote speakers at ENVISION: STEM Career Day Supporting Young Women on March 29. From exploring public health to studying vaccine messaging, their stories highlight the power of perseverance, interdisciplinary research, and the importance of representation in STEM. By sharing their experiences, they hope to inspire middle and high school students to see themselves as future scientists. Partner with Penn State Research: https://lnkd.in/g3SMvTcf Penn State Eberly College of Science Penn State Biology Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences One Health Microbiome Center at Penn State https://lnkd.in/g8738qWd

As the transition to renewable energy accelerates, energy storage solutions are critical to ensuring a reliable power grid. Penn State University researchers have found a way to improve the efficiency of compressed-air energy storage (CAES) by utilizing natural geothermal heat in depleted oil and gas wells. By repurposing existing wells, this approach not only boosts efficiency by 9.5% but also reduces upfront costs, making CAES more economically viable. This could be a game-changer for integrating wind and solar energy into the grid while also addressing environmental concerns related to abandoned wells. Parter with Penn State in sustainable energy innovation: https://lnkd.in/eNbCkcgq Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Arash Dahi Taleghani Derek Elsworth Qitao Zhang https://lnkd.in/gqvaGN43