Our graduate students are integral to the research we conduct, and they also are dedicated to making a difference in communities. Learn more about their research, outreach efforts, and other projects below.
Enhanced water repellent surfaces discovered in nature
Through the investigation of insect surfaces, Penn State researchers have detailed a previously unidentified nanostructure that can be used to engineer stronger, more resilient water repellent coatings.
Penn State launches master's degree in spatial data science
More and more companies are using location data from devices like smartphones and tablets to gain insights into choices consumers make.
Knowledge of severe storm patterns may improve tornado warnings
A radar signature may help distinguish which severe storms are likely to produce dangerous tornadoes, potentially leading to more accurate warnings, according to scientists.
Doctoral student earns dissertation award for emerging field of plasmonics
Parivash Moradifar, a doctoral candidate in materials science and engineering (MatSE), earned the Alumni Association Dissertation Award from the Graduate School for research related to plasmonics, an emerging field between electronics and photonics.
Doctoral student receives National Nuclear Security Administration fellowship
John Shimanek, a doctoral student in materials science and engineering, was one of five students from across the country selected for a federal fellowship program.