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Life sciences research advances rapidly at Penn State

Working to take life sciences research to the next level, progress continues on the Millennium Science Complex which will unite researchers and advance interdisciplinary research.

Nature: Ending the devastation of blight?

Researchers make critical discovery in the ability to manage the potentially disastrous effects of fungal diseases in agricultural settings.

Tom Slewinski receives Alumni Association Dissertation Award

Plant Biology student, Tom Slewinski, was one of 13 graduate students to receive the 2010 Alumni Association Dissertation Award.

9th International Skin Carcinogenesis Conference

Biannual conference coming up in June 2010. Registrations are being taken now.

Lauren Mordasky-Markell receives Dermal toxicology student research award

Huck Institutes graduate student, Lauren Mordasky-Markell, received the Dermal Toxicology Specialty Section Battelle Student Research Award at the 49th Annual Society of Toxicology meeting.

Climate, not humans to blame for musk ox population decline

A team of scientists has discovered that the decline in arctic musk ox populations is a result of a warming climate rather than human hunting.

WISE honors Huck Graduate Student

Women in the Sciences and Engineering Institute has recognized Christina Ragan for her work in helping women/girls recognize and achieve their potential in STEM fields.

Christina Ragan wins Sigma Xi grant

Sigma Xi as awarded Christina Ragan a $1,000 (USD) grant to fund her research.

Dr Rolls' Research Highlighed at Annual Meeting of the America Society for Cell Biology

Dr Melissa Rolls had her research highlighted in the Press Book for the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology.

Drs August and Peters named Distinguished Professors

Drs Avery August and Jeffrey Peters were named Distinguished Professors for their exceptional accomplishments.