Physical Sciences

Testing a theory of supermassive black holes with 100 newly described 'blazars'
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More than a hundred blazars—black holes systems with powerful jets— have been newly characterized by Penn State researchers.

Two Eberly faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Eberly College of Science faculty members Zoltan Fodor and Yakov Pesin have been elected as Fellows to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Eberly researchers among winners of 15th annual Materials Visualization Competition
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Two Eberly researchers were among the winners of the Penn State Materials Visualization Competition.

NCS brings record number of students to Spring 2023 ACS Meeting
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Doctoral alumnus Messick receives dissertation award for LIGO research
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Cody Messick

Eberly College of Science doctoral alumnus has been recognized for his research with LIGO.

How “master regulators” of cells make DNA accessible for gene expression
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New Penn State research reveals how proteins called pioneer factors can open up dense genetic complexes called nucleosomes.

Mostafá selected to receive 2023 Faculty Scholar Medal
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Miguel Mostafa

Penn State astrophysicist Miguel Mostafá has received a 2023 Faculty Scholar Medal.

Ryan Lai named 2023 Department of Chemistry Commencement Marshal
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Chemistry students receive 2022-2023 Harold F. Martin Graduate Assistant Outstanding Teaching Award
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Research Lab Profile: The Mallory Group
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