Date
February 18, 2026
Time
1:00 pm to 2:15 pm
Administrator
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MatSE) is fortunate to be able to offer merit-based scholarships to its undergraduate students.
First-year students are eligible for merit-based department scholarships after successful completion of their first fall semester. These students are automatically considered for scholarships in January of their first year and do not have to apply.
All other MatSE students must apply for department scholarships online each spring semester by April 15. Awardees will be selected and notified in the summer. In order to retain scholarships granted by the department, students must be enrolled in the major and on a full-time basis. In the event that a student withdraws from the University or changes majors, his or her scholarship will terminate immediately.
Date
February 7, 2026
Time
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Description
The Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) State College Chapter Empower Committee is happy to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Empower Conference, a one-day professional and personal development event for individuals in STEM at all career stages.
Innovate, Influence, Inspire
Cost
Free
Date
January 29, 2026
Time
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Description
Formed in 2009, the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) Academy for Global Experience, or EMSAGE, is the college’s signature undergraduate program for fostering experiential and global competence and promoting a spirit of integrity, service, and leadership. By comprehensively embracing these principles, students develop into leaders in their chosen discipline who possess the breadth and maturity to extend their knowledge to address society’s most pressing problems.
Cost
Free
Date
January 27, 2026
Time
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Description
Formed in 2009, the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) Academy for Global Experience, or EMSAGE, is the college’s signature undergraduate program for fostering experiential and global competence and promoting a spirit of integrity, service, and leadership. By comprehensively embracing these principles, students develop into leaders in their chosen discipline who possess the breadth and maturity to extend their knowledge to address society’s most pressing problems.
Cost
Free
Date
January 23, 2026
Time
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Description
Formed in 2009, the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) Academy for Global Experience, or EMSAGE, is the college’s signature undergraduate program for fostering experiential and global competence and promoting a spirit of integrity, service, and leadership. By comprehensively embracing these principles, students develop into leaders in their chosen discipline who possess the breadth and maturity to extend their knowledge to address society’s most pressing problems.
Cost
Free
Date
February 15, 2026
Time
5:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Description
Ellen Steidle Achievement Award
Established in 1953 by Dean Edward Steidle to honor the memory of his wife, Ellen Girsham Steidle. The Ellen Steidle Achievement Award recognizes junior and senior EMS students for their service to the college. Students in good academic standing with at least two semesters as an EMS student may be nominated.
- Senior Award: $1,200
- Junior Award: $800
Cost
Free
Date
February 27, 2026
Time
5:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Description
Each spring, 30 rising second-year students are selected for membership in the Presidential Leadership Academy (PLA). Students admitted into the Academy come from all walks of life and all areas of the University.
Selection is based on a student's academic achievements, leadership potential and commitment to critical thinking exhibited during the applicant's first year at Penn State. A select group of applicants will be contacted for personal interviews with the Academy Selection Committee.
Cost
Free
Date
March 1, 2026
Time
5:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Description
GEMS Diamond Award
- Are you a well-rounded student?
- Will you be graduating this year?
- Would you like a free life-time membership to the Penn State Alumni Association?
If yes, then nominate yourself or someone you know for this award!
Cost
Free
Date
February 16, 2026
Time
5:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Description
Nominations for the Catherine Lyons Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Undergraduate Student Award, Catherine Lyons Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Graduate Student Award, Charles Hosler D
Cost
Free