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"As one of the nation's leading research universities, Penn State positively impacts our region, our state, our nation, and beyond. Whether the impact is global or local, the object of these efforts remains the same: to create new knowledge that improves people's lives."

        —Eva J. Pell, Senior Vice President for Research and Dean of The Graduate School

Research in the News

• Conoco Phillips, Penn State partner on nationwide energy prize program
• Smart Spaces Center to research dynamic, independent living
• Tackling global challenge to ensure food security in changing climate

Faculty Spotlight

• Seven Penn State faculty win NSF CAREER awards
  Seven assistant professors at Penn State have received Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) awards. This is the most prestigious award in support of junior faculty exemplifying the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research in the context of their organizations. Read the full story.
• Materials scientist named Security Science and Engineering Fellow
  Susan Trolier-McKinstry, professor of ceramic science and engineering at Penn State, has been selected as one of six distinguished scientists from U.S. universities to form the inaugural class of the Department of Defense's (DOD)new National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellows Program. This program provides long-term funding to faculty scientists and engineers to pursue basic research of crucial importance to next-generation DoD technologies. Read the full story.

University Park and the College of Medicine at Hershey
Shuttle Service

The purpose of this Shuttle is to transport students, faculty, and staff between University Park and the College of Medicine at Hershey for participation in official University research, administrative, or teaching activities. View details and schedule information about the University Park to Hershey Shuttle.

Energy Task Force Report

The Energy Task Force has presented its report "A Strategic Energy Initiative for Penn State: Findings of the 2006 Energy Task Force" to the Senior Vice President for Research. The task force was charged to develop a strategic vision and roadmap for energy-related research, education and outreach at Penn State. Comments and questions regarding this report should be directed to Thomas Richard, Director of the Penn State Institutes of the Environment.