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Illustration of antibiotics in the gut

FDA-approved dialysis drug may help fight against antimicrobial resistance

March 18, 2025

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Chemical engineering professor awarded Polymer Physics Prize

February 05, 2025

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Novel ‘living’ biomaterial aims to advance regenerative medicine

February 03, 2025

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Penn State industrial engineering grad student named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list

January 15, 2025

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$3M grant targets integrated semiconductor for smarter, greener electronics

December 11, 2024

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College of Engineering to raise support for student success on GivingTuesday

November 15, 2024

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Squishy microgels in granular biomaterials confine and direct cell behavior

November 13, 2024

Celebrating 100 years of excellence in chemical engineering

October 23, 2024

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New material prevents mineral buildup in equipment handling water-oil mixtures

September 24, 2024

Chemistry and chemical engineering professor honored with 2024 Cottrell SEED Award

September 23, 2024

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Multi-Campus REU students gain research experience at University Park

September 17, 2024

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Nine researchers named Institute of Energy and the Environment Fellows

September 12, 2024

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Three projects receive Huck Innovative and Transformational Seed Fund grants

September 11, 2024

Penn State chemist honored with Cotton Award from American Chemical Society

September 04, 2024

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Scott named associate director of Institute of Energy and the Environment

August 16, 2024

Coin cell battery samples are arranged in plastic bags on a lab table.

Making rechargeable batteries more sustainable with fully recyclable components

July 08, 2024

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Cold sintering may rescue plastic, ceramics, battery components from landfills

May 02, 2024

MVC Best of Show - Saman Zavari

Winners announced for 16th annual Materials Visualization Competition

April 23, 2024

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College of Engineering names student marshals for spring 2024 commencement

April 22, 2024

Nittany Lion Shrine

Twelve alumni recognized with College of Engineering’s highest honor

March 18, 2024

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Is life based on a seeming violation of Newton’s law in molecular interactions?

March 12, 2024

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Membrane research moves forward with additional five years of NSF funding

March 01, 2024

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Modified soft material promises better bioelectronics, researchers say

February 08, 2024

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New scholarship to benefit engineering students from the Coal Region

January 12, 2024

A man and a woman reviewing bioprinted hydrogel in the lab.

NIH diversity grant to fund student’s 3D bioprinting research

November 08, 2023

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Mechanics of breast cancer metastasis discovered, offering target for treatment

October 27, 2023

Evan Pugh Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Harry Allcock named Atherton Professor

October 17, 2023

Janik named associate director of Institute of Energy and the Environment

October 02, 2023

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Striking gold with molecular mystery solution for potential clean energy

August 31, 2023

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Mussels inspire an eco-friendly way to extract critical rare earth elements

August 09, 2023

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New approach to fuel cell manufacturing could reduce cost, increase availability

July 25, 2023

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Soft tissue restoration, blood vessel formation focus of $3M grant

July 06, 2023

Ezgi Toraman named to Chemical & Engineering News' 'Talented 12' list

June 26, 2023

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Enrique Gomez named interim engineering associate dean for equity and inclusion

June 13, 2023

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Penn State engineers report low-cost human biomarker sensor designs

May 31, 2023

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Tonya Peeples named interim Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Engineering

May 04, 2023

Bruce Logan, right, and Gavin van Tonder participate in the ceremonial signing of the master agreement between ENOWA and Penn State.

Projects to advance zero-waste water research, solutions

May 02, 2023

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Schreyer Honors College announces 2023 student and faculty award winners

April 27, 2023

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College of Engineering names student marshals for spring 2023 commencement

April 25, 2023

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Eleven alumni to receive College of Engineering's highest honor

March 08, 2023

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Researchers use water treatment method to capture acids from agricultural waste

February 09, 2023

Graphic of microneedle patch repairing bleeding liver.

Novel microneedle bandage could save lives by stopping blood loss from wounds

January 20, 2023

Three scientists in lab coats and blue gloves manipulate a sample of hairy cellulose nanocrystals.

Researchers uncover mechanisms to easily dry, redisperse cellulose nanocrystals

January 11, 2023

Engineering community mourns death of Professor Janna Maranas

November 18, 2022

A blue and purple illustration of bacteria and antibiotics.

FDA-approved cholesterol medicine may help prevent antibiotic resistance

November 15, 2022

Penn State chemical engineering alumnus establishes early career professorship

October 14, 2022

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Scientists improve process for turning hard-to-recycle plastic waste into fuel

September 28, 2022

A round, flat, gray membrane is seen next to an electron microscope screenshot of the same membrane, upon which you can see tiny wells.

Electricity-driven water purification method may extend to saltier waters

September 08, 2022

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International award recognizes engineer for cellulose research contributions

September 02, 2022

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New granular hydrogel bioink could expand possibilities for tissue bioprinting

August 24, 2022

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Compost to computer: Bio-based materials used to salvage rare earth elements

August 18, 2022

NASA PA Space Grant

Graduate students awarded 2022 NASA Space Grant Fellowships

June 30, 2022

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Chemical engineer honored with national 'Outstanding Young Investigator' award

May 09, 2022

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First round of funded projects announced from the Benkovic Research Initiative

April 06, 2022

Two men in lab coats and protective glasses look up at a yellow, square membrane sample held by a lab tool resembling tweezers.

New method purifies hydrogen from heavy carbon monoxide mixtures

March 28, 2022

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industryXchange to connect researchers, industry, government

March 25, 2022

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New tool can predict material properties from chemical structure

March 15, 2022

Nine engineers awarded $5.5 million in NSF early career awards

February 28, 2022

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Chemical engineering professor named fellow of North American Membrane Society

February 25, 2022

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Bernard M. Gordon Learning Factory capstone project winners announced

February 10, 2022

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Researchers aim to improve stroke recovery with new granular biomaterials

February 02, 2022

Penn State awarded $3.4 million contract to target plastic waste

January 17, 2022

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Engineered nanomaterial captures off-target cancer drug to prevent tissue damage

January 05, 2022

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New chemical engineering faculty to explore sustainable fuels, depollution

December 06, 2021

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Grant enables research into catalysts for more sustainable hydrogen production

November 23, 2021

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Salvaging rare earth elements from electronic waste

November 22, 2021

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