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Huck seed grant program introduces new research themes for the life sciences

The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences has launched its 2025-2026 new seed grant program. Huck seed grants foster innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative life sciences research.

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HGSAC prepares for largest Life Sciences Symposium yet

The Life Sciences Symposium, organized by the Huck Graduate Student Advisory Committee (HGSAC), is set to showcase student research on May 23.

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Machtinger harnesses the power of collaboration to solve complex problems

Erika Machtinger is a veterinary entomologist whose work impacts wildlife, agriculture, industry, and public health across the U.S. Her efforts hinge upon the unique, interdisciplinary ecosystem of researchers and resources at Penn State.

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The "Technologies for Agriculture and Living Systems Symposium" is scheduled for June 12-13 at Penn State University Park. Shown are last year’s attendees. Credit: Contributed photo. All Rights Reserved.

May 23, 2025

Penn State agricultural technology event aimed at ‘closing the innovation gap’

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will convene leaders from academia, industry, government and stakeholder networks for a symposium focused on accelerating agricultural innovation through cross-sector collaboration.

Penn State Extension beekeeping resources are featured on a dedicated table at Mann Lake’s Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, location as part of a recent business collaboration with the leading beekeeping equipment supplier. Credit: Provided by Robyn Underwood. All Rights Reserved.

May 22, 2025

Penn State Extension expands beekeeping education offerings

With growing challenges facing honey bee health, Penn State Extension is working to equip beekeepers with science-based resources to help them raise resilient colonies — from beginner publications to advanced online training in breeding techniques.

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May 21, 2025

Huck Bridge Funding Recipients Announced

Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences announced a Bridge Funding Program designed to provide short-term financial support to ongoing life sciences research projects facing unexpected funding cancellations or delays.

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The "Technologies for Agriculture and Living Systems Symposium" is scheduled for June 12-13 at Penn State University Park. Shown are last year’s attendees. Credit: Contributed photo. All Rights Reserved.

May 23, 2025

Penn State agricultural technology event aimed at ‘closing the innovation gap’

Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will convene leaders from academia, industry, government and stakeholder networks for a symposium focused on accelerating agricultural innovation through cross-sector collaboration.

Penn State Extension beekeeping resources are featured on a dedicated table at Mann Lake’s Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, location as part of a recent business collaboration with the leading beekeeping equipment supplier. Credit: Provided by Robyn Underwood. All Rights Reserved.

May 22, 2025

Penn State Extension expands beekeeping education offerings

With growing challenges facing honey bee health, Penn State Extension is working to equip beekeepers with science-based resources to help them raise resilient colonies — from beginner publications to advanced online training in breeding techniques.

A photo of a bridge on campus at Penn State University

May 21, 2025

Huck Bridge Funding Recipients Announced

Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences announced a Bridge Funding Program designed to provide short-term financial support to ongoing life sciences research projects facing unexpected funding cancellations or delays.

A team of researchers at Penn State found that increasing spiciness slightly using dried chili pepper slowed down eating and reduced the amount of food and energy consumed at a meal, all without negatively affecting the palatability of the dish. The study was led by Paige Cunningham, pictured, a postdoctoral researcher who earned her doctorate in nutritional sciences from Penn State in 2023. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

May 21, 2025

Looking to cut calories? Try adding chilies, study suggests

Throwing a little heat on your meal might be an effective strategy for cutting back on calories, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.

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Center for Pollinator Research Symposium

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Symposium: Exploring Life at the Single-Molecule Level

Center for Cellular Dynamics

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21

Big10 Neuroscience Annual Meeting

Neuroscience Institute , Neuroscience

Events

Thursday May

29

Center for Pollinator Research Symposium

Friday May

30

Symposium: Exploring Life at the Single-Molecule Level

Center for Cellular Dynamics

Monday Jul

21

Big10 Neuroscience Annual Meeting

Neuroscience Institute , Neuroscience

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