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Sara Maholland, a first-generation college student from a small town in Berks County, is passionate about geography

First-generation student pursues passion for geography 02/25/2020

First-generation college student Sara Maholland is not afraid to take a leap into the unknown.

The dense microstructure of barium titanate as seen under a microscope

Cold sintering produces capacitor material at record low temperatures 02/25/2020

Penn State researchers have produced barium titanate at record low temperatures, and the discovery could lead to more energy efficient manufacturing.

Lawrence F. Hancock will receive the 2020 R.E. Tressler Award

Penn State alumnus Hancock to present R.E. Tressler Lecture 02/25/2020

Lawrence F. Hancock, founder and CEO of Akita Innovations, will deliver the 2020 Richard E. Tressler Lecture in Materials will be held at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in 101 Chambers Building at University Park.

U.S. methane emissions focus of EarthTalks seminar by Ken Davis 02/24/2020

Ken Davis, professor of atmospheric and climate science at Penn State, will look at U.S. methane emissions, with a particular focus on the oil and gas industry, at the next EarthTalks seminar at 4 p.m. Monday, March 2, in 112 Walker Building.

Applying for University Libraries scholarships can mean more money in the pockets of Penn State students with financial need

Scholarships from University Libraries available for Penn State undergraduates 02/19/2020

Undergraduate students who access Penn State University Libraries’ resources or services and who struggle to pay for their education are encouraged to apply for 2020 University Libraries scholarships.