By Cara Aungst HappyValley Industry debuted its first workshop yesterday. Here’s what the session revealed about sales in the area. On February 28, leaders from companies in the Happy Valley area gathered at the Hyatt Place in downtown State College to talk about a gap in the ecosystem. Long story short, research and innovation is […]
By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Dr. Justin Schwartz will be recognized as a fellow at the National Academy of Inventors later this year. Photo: Pennsylvania State University. In 2022, Harold and Inge Marcus Dean in the College of Engineering Dr. Justin Schwartz began serving as the interim executive vice president and provost for Penn State. Later this […]
By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Aquito Young, inventor of a blanket that contains an integrated pouch, takes his concept from idea, to reality. Photo: Provided. Aquito Young, a social worker and now inventor and startup founder, was frequently struggling with his child kicking off their bed covers in the middle of the night. This simple, common parental […]
Penn State football players took part in a Success With Honor event at the Rose Bowl. They participated in a contest in association with Mattel Toys and signed autographs. Photo: StateCollege.com. Kerry Small, one of the founders of Success With Honor, has been hired as the collective’s executive director. He told StateCollege.com that the group’s […]
Credit: Curtis Chan / Penn State. Creative Commons Penn State’s Beaver Stadium is getting another makeover, with an eye on using the facility beyond game days. In a release on February 17, President Neeli Bendapudi said, “After extensive research and consultation, renovation for Beaver Stadium is the direction we want to take as it is […]
Over the last 16 years, the Actuated Medical team has built a central Pennsylvania company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices. By establishing an ‘internal’ start-up ecosystem, the Actuated team has the infrastructure to incubate creative ideas and quickly test. Those ideas that demonstrate market potential are developed to commercial exits. Take a peek […]
