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Eberly’s 2022 Lab Bench to Commercialization grant recipients announced
The Eberly College of Science has chosen faculty members Joyce Jose and Sally Mackenzie to receive its 2022 Lab Bench to Commercialization grants. This competitive program provides funding for researchers in the college, enabling them to enhance the commercial potential of ongoing Penn State research and prepare them to translate their Penn State-owned intellectual property to the marketplace.
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Researchers use stem cells to make insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells
The human body can be genetically inclined to attack its own cells, destroying the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin, which helps convert sugar into energy. Called Type 1 diabetes, this disorder can occur at any age and can be fatal if not carefully managed with insulin shots or an insulin pump to balance the body’s sugar levels.
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Global food security professor named to 'Most Creative People in Business' list
Entomologist David Hughes has been named to Fast Company's 2021 list for his innovative, impactful PlantVillage project.
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Sep 27, 2021
Male giraffes are more socially connected than females
Although female giraffes have closer “friends” than male giraffes, male giraffes have more “acquaintances” than females, according to a new study by an international team that includes a Penn State biologist. The study demonstrates that giraffes form a complex multilevel society that is driven by differences in the social connections among individuals, which could have conservation implications for the endangered giraffes.
Sep 24, 2021
Past Winners and Current Contenders: IBC Fellows Compete in Nittany AI Challenge
Two IBC graduate student fellows, Kwadwo Amoah and Codey Mathis, will be sharing their research in upcoming AI for Good Expo!
Sep 24, 2021
When will the pandemic end?
The worst of the pandemic may finally be over, according to new modeling results from a consortium of researchers advising the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The team’s “COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub,” which is co-coordinated by researchers at Penn State, projects that COVID-19 cases will decrease across the United States, barring the emergence of any new variants or major changes in behavior.
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Sep 27, 2021
Male giraffes are more socially connected than females
Although female giraffes have closer “friends” than male giraffes, male giraffes have more “acquaintances” than females, according to a new study by an international team that includes a Penn State biologist. The study demonstrates that giraffes form a complex multilevel society that is driven by differences in the social connections among individuals, which could have conservation implications for the endangered giraffes.
Sep 24, 2021
Past Winners and Current Contenders: IBC Fellows Compete in Nittany AI Challenge
Two IBC graduate student fellows, Kwadwo Amoah and Codey Mathis, will be sharing their research in upcoming AI for Good Expo!
Sep 24, 2021
When will the pandemic end?
The worst of the pandemic may finally be over, according to new modeling results from a consortium of researchers advising the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The team’s “COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub,” which is co-coordinated by researchers at Penn State, projects that COVID-19 cases will decrease across the United States, barring the emergence of any new variants or major changes in behavior.
Sep 24, 2021
Penn State experts to answer COVID-19 questions live Sept. 30 on WPSU
Penn State experts will answer community members’ questions about COVID-19 live during the fall premiere of WPSU’s “Conversation’s Live” on Thursday, Sept. 30.
Events
Wednesday Sep
29
Neuroethics: Examining The Ethical and Societal Implications of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology
Neuroscience
Thursday Sep
30
CIDD Seminar: Lessons learned? Will suffering through one pandemic help prevent another?
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Friday Oct
01
Bacteriocin-mediated antagonism and microbial community-based plant disease suppression
Microbiome Center
Events
Wednesday Sep
29
Neuroethics: Examining The Ethical and Societal Implications of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology
Neuroscience
Thursday Sep
30
CIDD Seminar: Lessons learned? Will suffering through one pandemic help prevent another?
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Friday Oct
01
Bacteriocin-mediated antagonism and microbial community-based plant disease suppression
Microbiome Center
Friday Oct
01
Data Analysis Working Group (DAWG)
Microbiome Center