Science Journal Spring 2025

From Synapses to Superposition

Eberly researchers form interdisciplinary connections to address big questions in quantum science, neuroscience, and more.

As we pursue the college's core missions, it is important to pause—especially when it is difficult—and remember what drives us to do this work. For me it is the jobs we create and the discoveries we make. And because our work ensures that the world will be a better place for future generations.
Mary Beth Williams, Acting Dean
Mary Beth Williams.
Postdoc Shurong Lin sits at a computer and looks at camera
Managing data privacy with math and statistics
two images of fruit fly brain, top glowing with marker and bottom much darker
Research Now - Spring 2025

Ask an expert: Cory McCartan

The numbers game of the 2024 presidential election.

Cory McCartan

Research need inspires student opportunity

Unprecedented demand for molecular modeling skills leads to the creation of a new course-based research experience.

Denise Okafor stands at podium in classroom

Math behind bars

Eberly Teaching Professor of Mathematics Eric Simring teaches mathematics to Pennsylvania prisoners.

Eric Simring

The Wolbachia Project: A symbiotic relationship between researchers and students

Outreach endeavor impacts more than 10,000 students.

student looks through microscope

Science-U camps celebrate 25 years

Science-U camps have served roughly 440 K–12 students every summer since 1990. 

Image of a student learning science in a lab

Growing partnership enriches Science-U programming

Partnership with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection expands options.

young campers stand in stream with clipboard
Pulsar Search Collaboratory visits Green Bank Observatory
Finding patterns through the noise

Students gain research experience, credit, and camaraderie as part of the Penn State Pulsar Search Collaboratory.

Emma Steinebronn speaks at park forest elementrary

Doctoral candidate Emma Steinebronn shares her passion for science through the PAW Pals outreach program.

Sharing a love of science with Centre County elementary students

Q&A with Penn State alumna and NASA astrophysicist Jane Rigby

Jane Rigby

Gift endows Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education

Susan Grove

Creating connections through philanthropy

Photo of Julia Gamble and Suzanne Reich at Julia's graduation
Even after my first week at Penn State, I already felt like I had found a home here. I am beyond excited to spend the next few years in such a welcoming community that fosters an environment of educational excellence and provides so many wonderful opportunities. This scholarship will help me take advantage of those opportunities.
Paige Pugh-Weiss, first-year undergraduate student and recipient of the Allan and Kathleen Silberman Trustee Scholarship in the Eberly College of Science
Paige Pugh-Weiss