Materials Day looks at material research’s impact on society
The Penn State Materials Research Institute (MRI) will hold its marquee annual event, Materials Day, on Oct. 20-21 on the University Park campus. This year’s theme is "Materials Impacting Society" and interested parties can register at the event site.
Materials faculty part of two new DOE Energy Frontier Research Centers
Five faculty in Penn State’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE) are members of research teams selected for two recently funded Energy Frontier Research Centers. The awards, announced on Aug. 25, are part of a $540 million initiative by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to invest in clean energy technologies and low-carbon manufacturing to help the U.S. achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Susan Sinnott recognized with 2022 AVS Medard W. Welch Award
Susan Sinnott, head and professor of materials science and engineering at Penn State, has been selected to receive the 2022 Medard W. Welch Award, the top research award from the American Vacuum Society (AVS).
Nanoparticles increase light scattering, boost solar cell performance
As demand for solar energy rises around the world, scientists are working to improve the performance of solar devices — important if the technology is to compete with traditional fuels. But researchers face theoretical limits on how efficient they can make solar cells.
Sotiropoulos selected as Earth and Mineral Sciences' summer 2022 student marshal
Nickolas Sotiropoulos Jr. has been selected to represent the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences as the student marshal for Penn State's summer commencement, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, in the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus.
Seed grants to fund projects that tackle huge scientific, societal challenges
Penn State’s Institute for Computational and Data Sciences awarded this year’s seed grant program, offering funds to Penn State scientists to help them start research projects.
Smart chip senses, stores, computes and secures data in one low-power platform
Digital information is everywhere in the era of smart technology, where data is continuously generated by and communicated among cell phones, smart watches, cameras, smart speakers and other devices. Securing digital data on handheld devices requires massive amounts of energy, according to an interdisciplinary group of Penn State researchers, who warn that securing these devices from bad actors is becoming a greater concern than ever before.
Professor John Mauro elected member of National Academy of Engineering
John Mauro, professor of materials science and engineering at Penn State, has been named a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). He was selected for “developing and applying data-driven models and machine learning that enable high-strength, damage-resistant glasses," according to the NAE.
Penn State names 21 new distinguished professors for 2022
Penn State's Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs has named 21 distinguished professors for 2022. Joan Redwing, professor of materials science and engineering, was named distinguished professor.
National Academy of Engineering Elects 111 Members and 22 International Members
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has elected 111 new members and 22 international members, announced NAE President John L. Anderson today. This brings the total U.S. membership to 2,388 and the number of international members to 310.
John C. Mauro, professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Penn State, was elected for developing and applying data-driven models and machine learning that enable high-strength, damage-resistant glasses.