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Department of Political Science welcomes new leadership
The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Department of Political Science welcomed William Franko as the new department chair and Vito D’Orazio as the director of graduate studies
Q&A: The legacy of 100 years of physics graduate studies at Penn State
In 2026, Penn State celebrates the centennial anniversary of awarding its first doctoral degree — in physics — to Marsh White. Recently, the Eberly College of Science spoke with several physics alumni from different decades about their experiences at Penn State and what it means to be celebrating 100 years of the doctoral degree, as well as White’s legacy impact on undergraduate education in the department.
Luc Schrauf selected as Eberly College of Science spring 2026 student marshal
Luc Schrauf of State College, Pennsylvania, will be honored as the student marshal for the Penn State Eberly College of Science at the University’s spring 2026 commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 10, on the University Park campus.
Eberly College of Science honors three with Outstanding Science Alumni Award
The Penn State Eberly College of Science has honored three alumni with the Outstanding Science Alumni Award for 2026. The board of directors of the Eberly College of Science Alumni Society established this award in 1995 to recognize alumni who have a record of significant professional achievements in their field and who are outstanding role models for students in the college.
Seven Eberly College of Science faculty named highly cited researchers in 2025
Seven Penn State Eberly College of Science researchers were recognized recently as highly cited researchers by the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Group.
Yinming Shao named Downsbrough Early Career Professor of Physics
Yinming Shao, assistant professor of physics at Penn State, has been honored with the Downsbrough Early Career Professorship in Physics in recognition of his research contributions, teaching, and service to the Department of Physics and the Eberly College of Science.
Free screening of 'Arrival' with expert panel to be held Nov. 4 at State Theatre
The Penn State Eberly College of Science and Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics will host a free screening of the 2016 film "Arrival" at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the State Theatre in downtown State College as part of the college’s Science Matters Spotlight Sessions and Friedman Lectures in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Massive cosmic dataset made open to scientists, novices and AI
The Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX) has released all of its immense, information-rich database to the public.
Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures to begin Jan. 24
The Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures in the Eberly College of Science, a series of free public lectures now in its 32nd year, will return to Penn State on Jan. 24. This year’s lecture series, titled “Unexpected pairings: Addressing today’s biggest societal questions using different disciplinary approaches,” will explore how researchers in the college approach some of today’s biggest societal questions using different approaches.
Beth Johnson named Balog Faculty Fellow of Science
Beth Johnson, associate teaching professor, director of academics for the Science BS/MBA program, and director of the Integrative Science Major for the Eberly College of Science, has been named the James and Alvina Balog Faculty Fellow of Science. The fellowship supports an outstanding faculty member in the Eberly College of Science working with the Science BS/MBA program.
Inaugural Eberly Research Excellence and Innovation Awards honor 12 researchers
The Penn State Eberly College of Science honored 12 researchers with inaugural Eberly Research Excellence and Innovation Awards.
Mahony named Huck Chair in Genomics and AI
Shaun Mahony, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology in the Penn State Eberly College of Science, has been named the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Chair in Genomics and AI.
People-focused academic leader selected as dean of WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
Clayton Thyne, an experienced administrator, researcher and educator will join the West Virginia University leadership team as the inaugural Linda and Don Brodie Dean of the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, the University’s largest academic unit.
Adopting, advancing and adapting to AI
In Penn State's Eberly College of Science, researchers are leveraging AI in a myriad of applications and instructors are finding innovative ways to incorporate AI into their classrooms. But what is artificial intelligence, and are people really talking about the same thing when they say AI?
Politics, Pixels and Power
The White House has turned political messaging into an arcade game, and the result is less funny that it seems. On Sept. 3, a collection of five retro-style games designed around President Donald Trump’s policies were launched on the White House’s website. The games take familiar arcade throwbacks and give them a MAGA makeover, turning...
Department of Political Science welcomes new leadership
The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Department of Political Science welcomed William Franko as the new department chair and Vito D’Orazio as the director of graduate studies
Taking life in stride: How a Penn State alumna forged her own path
Life after college looks different for every graduate of the Eberly College of Science. Some go to medical school, some go to graduate school, and others go right to industry. One Eberly alumna, Kristina Kaldon, forged her own path after she graduated in 2015 with two degrees — a bachelor’s in astronomy and astrophysics and in physics.
Pollard Lecture set for Oct. 8
Dorothee Kern, from Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Scripps Research, will present the 2026 Ernest C. Pollard Lecture in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, titled “The Protein Dance: From Experiments to AI Predictions,” at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in 008 Mueller Laboratory at Penn State University Park. This free public lecture is sponsored by the Penn State Eberly College of Science.
Eberly Research Showcase: Connecting the Dots, from Bonds to Orbits
The Eberly Research Showcase: Connecting the Dots, from Bonds to Orbits, organized by graduate students from across the Penn State Eberly College of Science on Nov. 6, featured poster presentations and podium and lighting talks from over 20 graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
Conduit Street Podcast: Professor Todd Eberly on “Interesting Times” in MD Politics
As Maryland heads into a challenging budget year and an election cycle legislative session, Professor Todd Eberly of St. Mary’s College of Maryland joins
Marker Lectures in Physics set for Sept. 30, Oct. 1
Jun Ye, professor of physics and JILA Fellow at the University of Colorado Boulder, will present the 2026 Russell E. Marker Lectures in Physics on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 on the Penn State University Park campus. These free public lectures are sponsored by the Penn State Eberly College of Science.
HETDEX opens massive Cosmic Noon dataset to scientists, novices and AI
The Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX)—which recently completed the largest survey ever taken of the early universe—has released all of its immense, information-rich database to the ...
Visiting students explore sustainability through physics REU program
Students visiting Penn State for its Physics Research Experiences for Undergraduates program not only conduct hands-on research, but also explore the environmental, social and global impacts of that research. The program, hosted by the Department of Physics in the Eberly College of Science and the Center for Nanoscale Science, supports students from across the country who may not otherwise have access to research opportunities.
Statistician Susan Murphy to present 2026 Chemerda Lectures in Science Nov. 4, 5
Susan Murphy, Mallinckrodt Professor of Statistics and of Computer Science, and associate faculty in the Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University, will present the 2026 John M. Chemerda Lectures in Science on Nov. 4 and 5 at Penn State University Park. The free public lectures are sponsored by the Penn State Eberly College of Science.
Students Exploring Studying Abroad Opportunities, talking to a rep from Eberly college of science
A student talks with a representative from the Eberly College of Science at their booth table during the Education Abroad Fair in Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center in University Park, Pa.,
Three Penn State researchers awarded scientific grants from Kaufman Foundation
The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation has selected three researchers from the Penn State Eberly College of Science to receive scientific research grants: Carlos Blanco, assistant professor of physics, Ribhu Kaul, professor of physics, and Bryce Gadway, professor of physics.
WVU neurobiologist expands neuroscience research, student training with NSF CAREER award
Eric Horstick, a West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts and Sciences neurobiologist, will use a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation CAREER award to investigate how brief changes in temperature early in life can shape the brain and behavior using zebrafish.
Eberly, Fox Graduate School to celebrate 100 years of the Penn State Ph.D. on Oct. 2
Join the Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics, and the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School from 3 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, in 117 Osmond Building or via webinar to celebrate 100 years of doctoral degrees at Penn State.