Q&A with Penn State alumna, eminent astrophysicist Maura McLaughlin
Maura McLaughlin
Johnson Lecture explores immersive theater technology outreach, education across disciplines
Chris Palma, teaching professor of astronomy and astrophysics, presents during a planetarium show at the Liberty Science Center's Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium, in Jersey City, New Jersey, on April 5, 2025, as part of the spring 2025 Johnson Lecture in Scientific Communication.
Astronomy professor receives 2025 Excellence in Advising Award
Headshot of Robert Morehead
LGBTQ+ in STEM event set for April 16
Nittany Lion Shrine at University Park

Event to feature LGBTQ+ faculty, trainee scientists, and engineers taking pride in their successes while navigating their careers

Combination of cosmic processes shapes the size and location of sub-Neptunes
three panels of hypothetical planetary systems with sub-Neptunes
Public invited to visit Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium with astronomy department on April 5
Image of Northern Lights over University Park campus
The story behind the cosmic image on a new US stamp
Image of Kevin Luhman holding a U.S. stamp
Friedman Lectures in Astronomy and Astrophysics set for April 15, 16
Headshot of Alessandro Morbidelli
Marker Lectures in Astronomy and Astrophysics and Physics set for March 25, 26
Headshot of Maura McLaughlin
Does planetary evolution favor human-like life? Study ups odds we’re not alone
view of Earth from the ISS. Credit: NASA
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