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 […]
Not just a number: Navengage helps every student find their voice
In 2021, total enrollment in Penn State University was more than 88,000. Imagine being one voice in that large crowd and trying to find your way. At institutions large and small, it’s all too easy for students to feel as though they’re just another number, despite the college or university’s best efforts. But what if […]
Tap Into Happy Valley’s Biggest Talent Pipeline
Right now, more than 40,000 students are seeking something you can offer: meaningful work experience. HappyValley Industry is connecting with Penn State talent looking for internships, part-time jobs and full-time employment to jumpstart their careers. HappyValley Industry is committed to helping local firms connect with Penn State’s talent pipeline by promoting opportunities for internships, part-time […]
Penn State Professor James Adair’s True Calling
HappyValley Industry recently sat down with James Adair, professor of materials science and engineering, biomedical engineering and pharmacology. Named Invent Penn State’s “Inventor of the Year” in 2018, Adair is part of a team working on an innovative cancer treatment that could be a real game-changer. Adair, who grew up in Jupiter, Florida, during the […]
