Penn State Biorenewables Symposium 206
April 7-8, 2026
Eric J Barron Innovation Hub
123 S Burrowes St.
State College, PA
Overview:
This year's symposium features keynote speakers, panel discussions, student research posters, networking, and more! This year we are partnering with the LimC2 center for a special joint networking reception on the evening of the 7th, which is sure to be memorable and worthwhile.
Symposium Agenda:
April 7, 2026 | Nittany Lion Inn, 200 W Park Ave, State College, PA 16802
| 4:30-6:00 pm | 4:30-6:00 pm | Welcome Networking Reception (in partnership with LimC2 Center) - Join us for informal discussions over light snacks as we discuss biorenewables and living inspired materials. Posters from research labs and centers will be on display. |
April 8, 2026 | 603 & 612 Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, 123 S Burrowes St.
| 8:00 am | Registration |
| 8:30 am | Welcome Charlie Anderson, co-director, Penn State Center for Biorenewables |
| 8:45 am | Keynote Presentation: Brain organoid computing for Sustainable AI and Medicine Feng Guo, University of Indiana School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering |
| 9:45 am | Break |
| 10:15 am | Panel Discussion: Bio-based energy and computing frontiers |
| 11:45 am | Networking Lunch and Student Poster Session |
| 1:30 pm | Keynote Speaker Hamed Shahsavan, University of Waterloo Department of Chemical Engineering |
| 2:30 pm | Panel Discussion: Sensors and robotics in and for plants |
| 4:00 pm | Closing Remarks Charlie Anderson, co-director, Penn State Center for Biorenewables |
Registration
Registration for the event is free of charge, but you must register in advance in order to attend. Please register here.
For more information:
Contact Dan Ciolkosz or Charlie Anderson
Charles Anderson
Chair, Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Plant Biology; Co-Director, Center for Biorenewables; Professor of Biology
Daniel Ciolkosz
Co-Director, Center for Biorenewables; Associate Research Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering