Nuclear power — Is it the future?
By Caryn Anderson Dr. Jean Paul Allain and his 2021 Radiation Surface Science and Engineering Laboratory Team Credit: Dr. Jean Paul Allain/Penn State University The world’s energy needs are quickly rising. The demand for electricity alone is growing exponentially, increasing approximately 200% faster than overall energy use, according to the World Nuclear Association. Additionally, that […]
What’s a pain in your a**? JT Marino’s answer was worth $250M
Invent Penn State’s James Delattre (left) speaks with Tuft & Needle founder JT Marino (right) at 2022 Penn State Startup Week. PHOTO: Invent Penn State/Rick Brandt In 2012, JT Marino was part of a startup that was floundering and pivoting. He was only three years out of Penn State, but that was enough time to […]
Facial recognition technology: Convenience or intrusion
Across the globe, technology is advancing at warp speed. And as it advances, it’s becoming more and more ingrained in our daily lives and in all social and professional settings. One of the latest technological struggles is striking a balance between convenience and the intrusion of privacy with the use of facial recognition technology. Exploring […]
Legacy gift inspired by shared vision for better, more resilient future and commitment to achieving it
Penn State alumni Ron and Kathy del Papa want to pay it forward and make positive change. One way they’re hoping to achieve these goals is through a recent legacy gift to Penn State’s Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE). The del Papas’ gift was motivated by Penn State’s response to the tumultuous times […]
Dial in to Penn State Startup Week
This week, Penn State Startup Week will be inviting students to explore innovation and entrepreneurship and connect with industry leaders. It’s also an opportunity for businesses to connect with talent, discover emerging innovation and network with other changemakers. Here’s how you can tap into the events going on from April 4-8. Yes, Startup Week is […]
Choose your own adventure during a Happy Valley business trip
More than 100,000 visitors come to explore and discover all that Happy Valley has to offer every year, and many of those visitors are business travelers. If you’re likewise here on business and new to this beautiful area, you’ll be amazed by the variety of things to do once the work day is over. Before […]
Live, learn and work, all in a 10-mile radius
We’ve talked about having it all in Boalsburg, and if you’re considering a move to this historic and charming locale, you’re going to need a few more details on how to live, learn and work in Boalsburg. Live Boalsburg homes are on and off the market in mere days, if not hours, thanks to the […]
Turning hard problems into easy ones
A new software tool can accelerate materials science research by cutting out tedious background research on material properties. Developed by Penn State and Sandia National Laboratories researchers, propSym is an open-source software on the programming platform MATLAB that calculates the fundamental constants needed to describe the physical properties of solids, such as metals, ceramics or […]
Creating a sustainable future through 2D technology
Sustainability and energy efficiency are critical issues in today’s world. Penn State associate professor of engineering science and mechanics, Saptarshi Das, is working toward solutions using unique algorithms and 2D technology. Das began his professional career at Argonne National Laboratory in the suburbs of Chicago after earning his PhD from Purdue University. He remained […]
