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05/28/2026

Congratulations to Toan T. Nguyen, professor of mathematics, for being named a Simons Fellows in Mathematics by the Simons Foundation Mathematics and Physical Sciences division!

Read about Nguyen and this award at https://bit.ly/4nF1Q8S

05/27/2026

We are proud to share that three members of our faculty were recognized with high-level University awards for their teaching and research excellence — the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching, a Faculty Scholar Medal for Outstanding Achievement, and the Milton S. Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Read about the recipients below ⬇️
• https://bit.ly/49r3ZiH
• https://bit.ly/3RAKFJI
• https://bit.ly/4e6uH2G

05/26/2026

Since the fall of 2024, students in the honors section of CHEM 110 — an introductory chemistry course — have been getting first-hand experience in using AI to help them prepare for exams in ways that are appropriate and effective.

“I am extremely interested in education research and care deeply about how my students learn, so I wanted to see if we could incorporate a fun research project into the course,” said Morgan Vincent, a graduate student in chemistry and teaching assistant for the class.

Read about this project at https://bit.ly/3RCVL0K

05/25/2026

Please join us in congratulating Nitin Samarth, Verne M. Willaman Professor of Physics and professor of materials science and engineering, for being elected a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences!

For this recognition, Samarth has made distinguished contributions to the physical sciences, and he is one of 252 leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research, and science elected this year.

Read about this accomplishment at https://bit.ly/4dHZLo9

05/24/2026

Two members of Eberly had photos chosen as top submissions in Penn State's spring photo contest. ⛳️🌼

➡️ Gwendolyn Powell, undergrad studying biology, shared her teammate on the Varsity Golf Team practicing on the putting green.
➡️ Jenny Shook, assistant teaching professor of statistics, shared a white magnolia flower in bloom by the old Palmer Museum of Art.

See the full list of top submissions at https://bit.ly/43lp0b2

05/23/2026

Unlike in the film, "Project Hail Mary," a new study revealed that the reality of dimming stars is likely a benefit for the prospects for life on orbiting planets around these stars, not a threat. ⭐️

The researchers said that this calming could be a boon to the formation of life on planets around stars that are younger versions of the sun, which is about 4.6 billion years old.

Read about this work at https://bit.ly/3PhmAHj

05/22/2026

Sending a "We Are!" to Adrienne Harding, facilities specialist!

Her nominator wrote, “Adrienne stepped into a senior role during a critical vacancy while continuing her own full workload. She quickly learned new systems, managed daily operations and ensured continuity for the entire office."

Read about her at https://bit.ly/49dngUN

05/21/2026

Congrats to Hyebin Song, assistant professor of statistics, for receiving the Korean International Statistical Society Career Development Award!

This award recognizes early-career statisticians who have demonstrated outstanding productivity and the potential to make significant contributions to the field of statistics.

Read more about her at https://bit.ly/49Y2GrC

05/20/2026

We had three members of Eberly who placed in the Materials Visualization Competition this year!

Alexander Sredenschek, graduate student, and Hannah J. Wood, postdoctoral scholar, both in the Department of Physics, took first place in the Visual Appeal Award for their work — “Rainbow Pebbles of Boron Nitride."

Reena Jaglan, graduate student in the Department of Chemistry, took third place in the Visual Appeal Award for her work — “Microscopic flight of Nano Icarus."

View the full results at https://bit.ly/3PlNfT1

05/19/2026

First-Year Research Initiative Lab poster session. 🔬

Students in the FRI Lab showed off their research projects that they've been working on this year.

Learn more about the FRI Lab: https://bit.ly/FRI-Lab

05/18/2026

Meet Vinyl, Harry Porrata-Doria's Calico Manx cat who enjoys anything related to sleeping or eating. 🐈

Harry is the college's senior IT support specialist whose favorite part of his role is his team.

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