Looking to cut calories? Try adding chilies, study suggests
May 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
Throwing a little heat on your meal might be an effective strategy for cutting back on calories, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
Rebecca Simcik named senior director of University Health Services
May 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
Penn State alumna Rebecca Simcik has been appointed senior director of University Health Services, as of June 2.
Unveiling the secrets of planet formation in environments of high UV radiation
May 21, 2025 at 08:45 AM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
The fundamental building blocks for planet formation can exist even in environments with extreme ultraviolet radiation, according to a new study by an international collaboration led by astronomers at Penn State.
In photos: Penn State students gain knowledge, serve others during spring break
May 19, 2025 at 04:01 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
This gallery of photos shows the variety of ways Penn State students enriched their education in faraway places or participated in service projects in communities around the world during spring break. From providing hurricane relief in North Carolina to gaining hands-on international reporting experience in Kazakhstan, students took advantage of numerous experiential learning and service opportunities offered through the University.
Andrew Read to host conversation focused on executive action affecting research
May 19, 2025 at 04:00 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
The Penn State community is invited to attend a conversation hosted by Penn State Senior Vice President for Research Andrew Read at 1:45 p.m. on May 28 at the University Park campus and live online.
Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — May 19
May 19, 2025 at 02:00 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 17 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
Does renewable energy reduce fossil fuel production in the US?
May 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
Increasing renewable energy may not reduce the use of fossil fuels in the United States, according to a study by Ryan Thombs, assistant professor of rural sociology in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
Two engineering professors named international AI association fellows
May 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
Penn State professors Swaroop Ghosh and Vishal Monga have been named 2025 fellows of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA) in recognition of their impactful contributions to artificial intelligence in drug discovery, autonomous systems and imaging science.
Urban heat portal aims to tackle rising temperatures, protect at-risk residents
May 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
As heat and associated risks intensify in cities around the world, a new tool developed by researchers in the College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School at Penn State and the Department of Urban Policy at Hunter College aims to shed light on how rising temperatures affect New York City’s neighborhoods — and what can be done to protect the most vulnerable communities.
Special Olympics seeking volunteers for 2025 Summer Games at Penn State
May 16, 2025 at 03:35 PM | Source: https://www.psu.edu/news
The 2025 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games, to be held on Penn State’s University Park campus June 5–7, is seeking volunteers from the local community to help make the event a success.