Digby Macdonald, Penn State professor emeritus, dies at 82
Pioneer in corrosion science and electrochemistry remembered for groundbreaking research and global mentorship
By Jamie Oberdick
Facilities (and the people using them) drive innovation at Penn State
By Jamie Oberdick
In the heart of Penn State’s University Park campus stands the Millennium Science Complex (MSC), a striking architectural feat that houses the Materials Research Institute (MRI). Beyond its impressive facade, the MSC is a hub of scientific discovery, education, and collaboration, embodying the University’s commitment to advancing materials science for the greater good.
Edible, biodegradable fibers made from milk protein, cellulose
Researchers made mats from the tiny fibers as a proof-of-concept; report their work holds promise for sustainable food packaging, wound dressings, cosmetics, filtration and more
By Jeff Mulhollem
Rewriting a scientific law to unlock the potential of energy, sensing and more
Researchers at Penn State defy thermal radiation law with unprecedented strength
By Sarah Small
A research team from Penn State has broken a 165-year-old law of thermal radiation with unprecedented strength, setting the stage for more efficient energy harvesting, heat transfer and infrared sensing.