Research Areas

The Eberly College of Science supports three main areas of research: life sciences, mathematical sciences, and physical sciences. Penn State is among the top universities in research funding—with a record $863M in expenditures just last year.

Faculty and students engage in department research initiatives, as well as collaborative research through our many institutes and centers. Our researchers have access to an astounding array of cutting-edge instrumentation in our many facilities open to the Penn State research community.

Life Sciences

Our multifaceted approach to advancing life sciences research brings together the best minds from across our departments and the college, as well as University institutes and centers.

Learn more about specific department research areas and faculty research interests:

• Explore Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research
• Explore Biology Research
• Explore Chemistry Research

Mathematical Sciences

We are engaged in a wide range of research activities across the University from fluid mechanics to analyzing and interpreting big data to integrated research on climate change and public health.

Learn more about specific department research areas and faculty research interests:

• Explore Mathematics Research
• Explore Statistics Research

   

Physical Sciences

Our wide variety of observational, experimental, and theoretical research generates significant discoveries and other major milestones in the physical sciences.

Learn more about specific department research areas and faculty research interests:

• Explore Astronomy and Astrophysics Research
• Explore Chemistry Research
• Explore Physics Research