Physical Sciences

Vincent H. Crespi named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Vincent H. Crespi
Nikolay Dokholyan named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Nikolay Dokholyan
Compartments without borders
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many multi-phase compartments

A new method allows researchers to create compartments within a liquid that are separate but without physical barriers between them.

Marcos Rigol named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Marcos Rigol

Marcos Rigol, professor of physics, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Kurt Gibble named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Kurt Gibble
When bonding noble metals to 2D materials, interfaces matter
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microscopic image of  gold nanoparticles

Penn State researchers have developed new materials for improved single-atom catalysis and future electronics.

Reka Albert named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Reka Albert
Sub-Neptune sized planet validated with the Habitable-zone Planet Finder
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Hobby Eberly Telescope
Friedman Lecture in Astronomy set for February 27
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McLaughlin holding lion statute

The 2020 Friedman Lecture in Astronomy, titled “Timekeepers of the Universe”, will take place on Feb 27.

David S. Weiss named Distinguished Professor
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David Weiss
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