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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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New York City is heating up, and East Elmhurst is feeling it. With an Outdoor Heat Exposure Index (OHEI) of 3.8, this Queens neighborhood faces medium-high heat risk due to elevated surface temperatures, low tree canopy and limited cool roofs. East Elmhurst ranks above both the NYC and Queens averages in heat exposure. Credit: Travis Flohr. All Rights Reserved.

May 19, 2025

Urban heat portal aims to tackle rising temperatures, protect at-risk residents

As heat and associated risks intensify in cities around the world, a new tool developed by researchers in the College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School at Penn State and the Department of Urban Policy at Hunter College aims to shed light on how rising temperatures affect New York City’s neighborhoods — and what can be done to protect the most vulnerable communities.

May 19, 2025

Andrew Read to host conversation focused on executive action affecting research

The Penn State community is invited to attend a conversation hosted by Penn State Senior Vice President for Research Andrew Read at 1:45 p.m. on May 28 at the University Park campus and live online.

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May 16, 2025

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.

News

New York City is heating up, and East Elmhurst is feeling it. With an Outdoor Heat Exposure Index (OHEI) of 3.8, this Queens neighborhood faces medium-high heat risk due to elevated surface temperatures, low tree canopy and limited cool roofs. East Elmhurst ranks above both the NYC and Queens averages in heat exposure. Credit: Travis Flohr. All Rights Reserved.

May 19, 2025

Urban heat portal aims to tackle rising temperatures, protect at-risk residents

As heat and associated risks intensify in cities around the world, a new tool developed by researchers in the College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School at Penn State and the Department of Urban Policy at Hunter College aims to shed light on how rising temperatures affect New York City’s neighborhoods — and what can be done to protect the most vulnerable communities.

May 19, 2025

Andrew Read to host conversation focused on executive action affecting research

The Penn State community is invited to attend a conversation hosted by Penn State Senior Vice President for Research Andrew Read at 1:45 p.m. on May 28 at the University Park campus and live online.

Penn State Shield logo

May 16, 2025

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.

The research team for "Assessing Climate Futures through Environmental Data Analytics," led by Professor Erica Smithwick (middle). Credit: Erica Smithwick. All Rights Reserved.

May 14, 2025

Second round of Penn State-Auckland seed grant recipients complete projects

The 18-month term for the 2023-24 seed grant-funded projects recently concluded, with the teams submitting their final reports.

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Big10 Neuroscience Annual Meeting

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Thursday May

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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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Big10 Neuroscience Annual Meeting

Neuroscience Institute , Neuroscience

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