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'Research Art Collection' showcase in Old Main
May 14, 2024
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Butterfly-inspired AI technology takes flight
April 01, 2024
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Researcher works to lower cost of hydrogen production
March 06, 2024
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Second annual Penn State water conference slated for March 14-15
February 26, 2024
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Climate Consortium announces call for workshop proposals
December 07, 2023
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Growing biofilms actively alter host environment, new study reveals
December 06, 2023
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'Growing Impact' examines landscape restoration in Malawi
November 02, 2023
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IEE research award program opens call for nominations
September 08, 2023
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Science communication panel discussion on Oct. 4 to aid researchers
September 07, 2023
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Zentropy and the art of creating new ferroelectric materials
August 09, 2023
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'Research Art Collection' showcase in Old Main
May 14, 2024
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Butterfly-inspired AI technology takes flight
April 01, 2024
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Researcher works to lower cost of hydrogen production
March 06, 2024
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Second annual Penn State water conference slated for March 14-15
February 26, 2024
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Climate Consortium announces call for workshop proposals
December 07, 2023
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Growing biofilms actively alter host environment, new study reveals
December 06, 2023
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'Growing Impact' examines landscape restoration in Malawi
November 02, 2023
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IEE research award program opens call for nominations
September 08, 2023
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Science communication panel discussion on Oct. 4 to aid researchers
September 07, 2023
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Zentropy and the art of creating new ferroelectric materials
August 09, 2023
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