Physical Sciences

A Brief History, Honoring Two Pioneers of Penn State Astronomy
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Protective domes cover the telescopes at Davey Lab’s rooftop observatory, Penn State University Park. Credit: Nate Follmer, Penn State.

Henry Yeagley and Carl Bauer were instrumental in shaping the past, present, and future of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Rising Above the Helium Shortage Dilemma
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Frost buildup caused by liquid helium's extremely low temperature. Credit: Nate Follmer, Penn State

The Eberly College of Science has invested in helium recapture systems that effectively allow scientists to reuse helium for storage and ins

Center for Nanothread Chemistry Captures Humanity of Scientists through Storytelling
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video still of Vin Crespi

The Center for Nanothread Chemistry at Penn State humanizes scientists through its storytelling project.

Real-time, accurate virus detection method could help fight next pandemic
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electron microscopy image of carbon nanotubes. Credit Elizabeth Floresgomez and Yin-Ting Yeh

The benefits of such a device are many, according to the researchers, especially in a fast-moving outbreak.

Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Chemistry David Allara awarded 2022 Kavli Prize in Nanoscience
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David Allara. Credit: Nils Lund / Kavli Prize
Chemistry Alumni Interview Series: Zach Waszczak
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Spring 2022 Chemistry Commencement
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chem grad reception
Lauren Zarzar receives 2022 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award
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Lauren Zarzar for the Office for Innovation intellectual property website.

Lauren Zarzar, assistant professor of chemistry at Penn State, has been selected as a Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholars for 2022.

Asbury honored with 2022 Distinguished Service Award
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Asbury Receives a Department of Energy Early Career Award

John Asbury, professor of chemistry at Penn State, has received the 2022 Distinguished Service Award from the Eberly College of Science.

Mauricio Terrones honored as Evan Pugh Professor at Penn State
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Mauricio Terrones.
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