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<p>Penn State York student Michelle Lam earned second place in the Organic Chemistry II division at the 89th Intercollegiate Student Chemists Convention for her research on copper-infused dental resins designed to improve durability and reduce bacterial growth. Guided by faculty mentor Andrew Landis, associate professor of chemistry at Penn State York, Lam’s award-winning project highlights the impact of undergraduate research, hands-on learning and mentorship in preparing students to address real-world challenges in healthcare and science.</p>

May 08, 2026

Penn State York student earns award for dental materials research

<p>Experts from across the nation will gather for a May 18-19 workshop on artificial intelligence's transformative impact on the economy and society. The workshop is the second in a series hosted by the "AI and the Economy Initiative" at Penn State.</p>

May 07, 2026

AI and the Economy Initiative to host second workshop

<p>Vasant Honavar, who currently serves as the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Chair in Biomedical Data Sciences and Artificial Intelligence, will guide a comprehensive AI strategy and advance Penn State's leadership in human-centered and ethical AI innovation across teaching, learning, research and operations.</p>

May 05, 2026

Vasant Honavar named vice provost for artificial intelligence at Penn State

<p>Informed by findings from Penn State's program learning assessment process, the Enterprise Technology Integration baccalaureate program in the College of Information Sciences and Technology has implemented a pedagogical change in a required mid-level course.</p>

May 04, 2026

Assessment boosts student learning in IST's Enterprise Technology Integration program

<p>A team of Nittany Lion Consulting Group (NLCG) students recently took first place in Deloitte’s National Undergraduate Case Competition held at Deloitte University in Westlake, Texas.</p>

May 01, 2026

Penn State team takes first in Deloitte’s National Undergraduate Case Competition

<p>Researchers from Penn State and Loughborough University have developed an image analysis method that gives new insight into how Impressionist paintings were created, offering both experts and non-experts a fresh way to observe and interpret the making of artwork. </p>

May 01, 2026

Technology helps observers understand how iconic artworks were created

<p>As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 19 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.</p>

April 30, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — April 30

<p>Thirty-three non-tenure-line faculty will use Opportunity Grants to fund a project of their choosing during the 2026-27 academic year. Opportunity Grants are designed for clinical, teaching, research and professors of practice faculty to receive funding for professional development through a self-proposed project.</p>

April 29, 2026

33 faculty members earn Opportunity Grant Awards

<p>Aron Laszka, assistant professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, received a U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER Award. The early-career grant supports faculty in integrating research and education. </p>

April 29, 2026

IST faculty member Aron Laszka receives 2026 NSF CAREER Award

<p>A case competition held in conjunction with the second annual Dan and Robyn Ives AI Innovation Day at Penn State’s Smeal College of Business highlighted a significant shift in how students are engaging with artificial intelligence, moving beyond ideas to building real, working solutions.</p>

April 28, 2026

Penn State Smeal AI case competition shows leap from ideas to working prototypes

<p>The College of Information Sciences and Technology recently welcomed two new members to its Dean's Advisory Board. Kim Brannon and Glenn Finch will help provide strategic guidance and counsel to shape the future of the college. </p>

April 24, 2026

Industry experts join IST Dean’s Advisory Board

<p>American educator and journalist Esther Wojcicki will deliver the spring commencement address for the College of IST on May 9 at Pegula Ice Arena. Wojcicki's impact on the tech industry is the subject of the new documentary "The Godmother of Silicon Valley."</p>

April 24, 2026

‘Godmother of Silicon Valley’ Esther Wojcicki to speak at IST commencement

<p>The College of Information Sciences and Technology announced its student marshals for spring 2026 commencement. This is the first time the college has selected a marshal for each major. </p>

April 22, 2026

College of IST names eight student marshals for spring 2026 commencement

<p>As Penn State continues to elevate artificial intelligence (AI) as a University-wide priority, Penn State Harrisburg is emerging as a regional hub for applied and ethical AI education, research and innovation.  </p>

April 22, 2026

Penn State Harrisburg advances regional artificial intelligence leadership

Earth Day 2026 poster

April 21, 2026

When AI meets climate action

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