The Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium (PSGC) is an organization that channels funds from NASA into programs that benefit students whose studies, academic work, or future work will contribute towards NASA mission directorates. We specifically support students in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The graduate fellowship program is exclusive to Penn State University Park and provides students in graduate and doctoral programs with a one-year, $5,000 scholarship.
These students should be engaged in graduate study that supports NASA mission directorates; the award is not tied to deliverables from any specific research or plan.
In keeping with National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program goals, fellows will participate in PSGC-sponsored mentoring or education outreach activities (for grades K–12, undergraduates, or the general public) for a minimum of 10 hours per semester. Fellows may also work with PSGC staff to contribute to the PSGC’s Student Stories to fulfill some or all required hours.
The application process began November 15, 2023, with applications due on or before March 1, 2024. Awards will be announced by email on or before June 1, 2024.
Students of underrepresented groups in STEM (women and minorities) and/or those with economic/social hardship are highly encouraged to apply for both programs!
If you or any students have questions about the scholarship and fellowship or the applications for either, please reach out to us at spacegrant@psu.edu. Visit the fellowship page on the web to find more information and the link to apply.
The Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures in the Eberly College of Science, a series of free public lectures now in its 30th year, will return to Penn State on Jan. 27.
In recognition of the milestone 30-year anniversary, this year’s lecture series, titled “Exploring Scientific Progress Over Time: Revisiting Past Lectures on the 30th Anniversary of the Ashtekar Frontiers of Science,” will look at how science has changed over the passage of time, including updates, breakthroughs and how research fields have evolved. The series of lectures will look back at past topics, including updates from some speakers, as well as look ahead to the new advancements and future prospects of the impactful research in the college, across Penn State and beyond.
Attendees of the lectures will hear from researchers on topics that include the origin of cells; the earliest stars, galaxies and blackholes; signaling in the brain; energy and climate change; quantum computing; and gravitational waves.
The lecture series this year will be held on the Penn State University Park campus on six consecutive Saturday mornings, Jan. 27 through March 2, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Most lectures will be held in the Berg Auditorium, 100 Huck Life Sciences Building. The Feb. 17 and March 2 lectures will be held in 100 Thomas Building.
This year’s speakers include:
Jan. 27
Shapiro Professor of Chemistry Chris Keating will give a talk titled “Before cells: How the components of life might have come together,” with a special introduction by Phil Bevilacqua, distinguished professor of chemistry and of biochemistry and molecular biology and head of the Department of Chemistry.
Feb. 3
Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics Joel Leja will give a talk titled “Surprises at the dawn of time from James Webb: A first look at the first stars, galaxies, and black holes,” with a research update and brief topic introduction from past speaker and Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics Michael Eracleous.
Feb. 10
Nikki Crowley, assistant professor of biology and Huck Early Career Chair in Neurobiology and Neural Engineering, will present a talk titled “Signaling between cells in the brain: Bridging the past and present of neuroscience at Penn State with new tools and new questions,” with a research update and brief introduction by past speaker Andy Ewing, professor of chemistry and molecular biology at the University of Gothenburg, via video presentation.
Feb. 17
Richard Alley, Evan Pugh University Professor of Geosciences and associate of the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute, previously spoke in 2008, and will give an updated lecture titled “Finding the good news on climate and energy.” He will be joined by Charlie Anderson, professor of biology and chair of the Eberly College of Science Sustainability Council, who will share information about the council and its work in the college.
Feb. 24
Morteza Kayyalha, assistant professor of electrical engineering, will present a talk titled “Going beyond classical computers,” with a research update and topic introduction by past speaker Nitin Samarth, Verne M. Willaman Professor of Physics and professor of materials science and engineering.
March 2
Gabriela Gonzalez, Boyd Professor of Physics at Louisiana State University, will present a talk titled “Einstein, gravitational waves, black holes and other matters,” with a topic introduction by former presenter Abhay Ashtekar, Atherton Professor and Emeritus Evan Pugh Professor of Physics. A 30th anniversary celebration will follow this talk.
More information about the Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures is available at science.psu.edu/frontiers.
About the Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lectures
The Penn State Lectures on the Frontiers of Science was founded by Abhay Ashtekar in 1995, soon after he arrived at Penn State as director of a new research center that subsequently evolved to become the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos. It owes its success to tireless efforts and meticulous planning by Barbara Kennedy, who presided over the series during its first 25 years, making it one of the most successful science outreach events in central Pennsylvania.
The Penn State Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center will hold two public webinars in March, with “Saving & Investing” at noon on March 5 and “Money & Relationships” at noon on March 19.
The “Saving and Investing” webinar will cover the magic of compound interest and explore how participants can take advantage of this phenomenon for themselves. It will also explore different savings and investing vehicles, personal risk tolerance, strategies one can take to mitigate risk and the basics of retirement planning. Participants will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of how and where they can invest their money to reach their short- and long-term financial goals.
The “Money and Relationships” webinar will explore the dynamics of managing money as a team. Whether it’s navigating financial waters with family, business partners, friends, roommates or a romantic partner, this session will dive deep into the intricacies of collaborative money management. It will uncover the nuances of the various money personalities, empowering participants to identify their own financial traits and master effective communication with others.
A list of webinars open to the public, including the series’ Zoom link, can be found at the program's website.
*Good enough data management practices: A workshop
*Good enough data management practices: A workshop
Monday, 04 March 2024
About the workshop
Best practices in any field can be hard to implement, especially for people early in their career. And data management is often learned through trial and error. So what data management practices are both useful and “good enough” (Wilson et al., 2017) to have an impact on your work? What are the first steps you can take to make your data more FAIR (Wilkinson et al., 2016)? How can these practices improve your data lifecycle and/or pipeline (e.g., data use and re-use within and between labs)?
This workshop will provide a set of practices that can make data management and data sharing easier taught by local experts who have helped many researchers with related challenges.
Monday, 04 March 2024 - Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library (105 Deike Bldg.)
Penn State University Libraries is hosting the STEM-H Graduate Student & Postdoc Writing Retreat from Monday, March 4th – Wednesday, March 6th in the Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library (105 Deike Bldg.). All STEM and Health graduate students and postdocs are welcome to attend one day, two days, or all three days. Each day, the retreat is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. with coffee, snacks, and lunch provided. Students may work on their theses, dissertations, or other writing projects.
Information on exact days/times will be emailed provided in the registration reminder email sent in March. To receive a registration reminder email, please complete the following form (https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TyrPDI3s1vDloq) by Friday, March 1st. We look forward to seeing writers during Spring Break!
Monday, 04 March 2024 - Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library (105 Deike Bldg.)
Penn State University Libraries is hosting the STEM-H Graduate Student & Postdoc Writing Retreat from Monday, March 4th – Wednesday, March 6th in the Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library (105 Deike Bldg.). All STEM and Health graduate students and postdocs are welcome to attend one day, two days, or all three days. Each day, the retreat is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. with coffee, snacks, and lunch provided. Students may work on their theses, dissertations, or other writing projects.
Information on exact days/times will be emailed provided in the registration reminder email sent in March. To receive a registration reminder email, please complete the following form (https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TyrPDI3s1vDloq) by Friday, March 1st. We look forward to seeing writers during Spring Break!
Monday, 04 March 2024 - Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library (105 Deike Bldg.)
Penn State University Libraries is hosting the STEM-H Graduate Student & Postdoc Writing Retreat from Monday, March 4th – Wednesday, March 6th in the Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library (105 Deike Bldg.). All STEM and Health graduate students and postdocs are welcome to attend one day, two days, or all three days. Each day, the retreat is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. with coffee, snacks, and lunch provided. Students may work on their theses, dissertations, or other writing projects.
Information on exact days/times will be emailed provided in the registration reminder email sent in March. To receive a registration reminder email, please complete the following form (https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TyrPDI3s1vDloq) by Friday, March 1st. We look forward to seeing writers during Spring Break!
Wednesdays, February 21 and 28 6:00-7:00 p.m. Online via Zoom
This multi-part series will help international students learn the basics of the U.S. job search (resumes, networking, interviewing) and strategies to overcome any challenges of being an international applicant. The first session will include a workshop on job search strategies for students, and the second session will feature an alumni panel.
*Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Health Policy Research Scholars
*Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Health Policy Research Scholars
Thursday, 07 March 2024
Applications are now open for the Health Policy Research Scholars program, a four-year national leadership development program for full-time doctoral students from a wide range of nonclinical research–focused disciplines. It is designed for students from a variety of fields/disciplines (e.g., urban planning, political science, economics, anthropology, education, social work, sociology, engineering, geography, lab/bench sciences) who are committed to ensuring their research is aligned with the health needs of communities. Up to 40 scholars will be selected for the 2024 cohort.
Grant funds will include the following:
Award funds:—$30,000 per year for up to four years or until recipient completes their doctoral program (whichever is sooner).
Administrative fee—home institutions receive an administrative fee of $1,000 per year ($4,000 in total) to the grant amount to cover the administrative costs of managing the award.
Thursdays, February 8–29, 4:00–5:00 p.m. Online via Zoom
This series consists of a month of virtual events that can be applied to any industry setting, regardless of your intended career track. Each event will provide guidance from featured speakers on a variety of topics, including:
February 8: Corporate Finance February 15: Leadership February 22: Interdisciplinary Teamwork February 29: Intellectual Property
*TCS Virtual Panel Session for International Women's Day
*TCS Virtual Panel Session for International Women's Day
Thursday, 07 March 20245:00 pm - 6:00 pm Virtual
TCS Virtual Panel Session for International Women's Day
5:00 p.m. (ET)
Join Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to learn about career opportunities with a global leader. All engineering majors welcome. Register to participate.
Penn State faculty, staff, and students are invited to submit posters for presentation during the AI Week Research Forum. The poster session will showcase recent advances in both foundational and applied Artificial Intelligence (AI). Submission Deadline: March 8.Learn more and submit.
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is a joint computational research center with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. Established in 1986, PSC is supported by several federal agencies, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and private industry.
PSC provides university, government and industrial researchers with access to several of the most powerful systems for high-performance computing, communications and data storage available to scientists and engineers nationwide for unclassified research. PSC advances the state of the art in high-performance computing, communications and data analytics and offers a flexible environment for solving the largest and most challenging problems in computational science.
We are looking forward to collaborating with you on simulating the ground states of Rydberg atoms using Convolutional Neural Network wave-functions.
The Rydberg atom array is a good candidate for simulating quantum many-body systems experimentally. A numerical investigation on the Rydberg atom array has a direct comparison to the experiment result. Recently, neural network variational ansatz shows high accuracy in solving quantum many-body systems. For example, a convolutional neural network with a finite-sized convolution filter can simulate a many-body spin model with a finite correlation length. We are interested in the application of the convolutional neural network on solving the Rydberg array on the triangular lattice.
Our internships offer the opportunity to:
Gain valuable experience and knowledge in research computing.
Network with leaders in academia and industry to form valuable relationships.
Publish in peer-reviewed journals and at prominent conferences.
Gain experience on AI for quantum science
JobRequirements Successful candidates will have the following:
Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate (bachelor’s) or Master’s degree. Examples of relevant majors are physics, computer science or any major with a significant computational/programming component
Have knowledge of quantum mechanics
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity.
This internship is open to anyone currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. This is an in-person position and all work must be conducted while in the United States. Our offices are located at 300 South Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA.Interested? Please send your resume to ywg@psc.edu before March 8, 2024.
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is a joint computational research center with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. Established in 1986, PSC is supported by several federal agencies, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and private industry.
PSC provides university, government and industrial researchers with access to several of the most powerful systems for high-performance computing, communications and data storage available to scientists and engineers nationwide for unclassified research. PSC advances the state of the art in high-performance computing, communications and data analytics and offers a flexible environment for solving the largest and most challenging problems in computational science.
We are looking forward to collaborating with you on simulating the ground states of Rydberg atoms using Convolutional Neural Network wave-functions.
The Rydberg atom array is a good candidate for simulating quantum many-body systems experimentally. A numerical investigation on the Rydberg atom array has a direct comparison to the experiment result. Recently, neural network variational ansatz shows high accuracy in solving quantum many-body systems. For example, a convolutional neural network with a finite-sized convolution filter can simulate a many-body spin model with a finite correlation length. We are interested in the application of the convolutional neural network on solving the Rydberg array on the triangular lattice.
Our internships offer the opportunity to:
Gain valuable experience and knowledge in research computing.
Network with leaders in academia and industry to form valuable relationships.
Publish in peer-reviewed journals and at prominent conferences.
Gain experience on AI for quantum science
JobRequirements Successful candidates will have the following:
Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate (bachelor’s) or Master’s degree. Examples of relevant majors are physics, computer science or any major with a significant computational/programming component
Have knowledge of quantum mechanics
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity.
This internship is open to anyone currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. This is an in-person position and all work must be conducted while in the United States. Our offices are located at 300 South Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA.Interested? Please send your resume to ywg@psc.edu before March 8, 2024.
Student startup teams from all Penn State campuses, including World Campus, are invited to apply to the 2024 Invent Penn State Summer Founders Program to receive a $15,000 grant to work on their startup, social good venture, or nonprofit over the summer.
The 13-week program, hosted by Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank, accelerates student startups by providing funding, mentorship and one-on-one coaching. Founders commit to work full-time, 40 hours per week, on their ventures for the program's duration.
Key program dates:
Feb. 5 - Applications Open
Feb. 21 - Virtual Info Session
Mar. 8 - Applications Close
Mar. 15 - Team Interviews
Apr. 1 - Final Teams Announced
Mid-May to Mid-Aug - Program Period
“There is a lot of value in collaborating closely with some of the university's most innovative student startups,” said Jack White Family Director of Happy Valley LaunchBox Elizabeth Hay. “Participants also gain firsthand insights from seasoned entrepreneurs who have effectively scaled their ventures, and beyond providing pivotal resources, the program offers networking dinners and access to an extensive advisory network of over 100 experts. Additionally, we take field trips to offer direct interactions with successful business owners, all designed to create an environment for emerging innovators to thrive.”
“Our advisers, Bill Zimmerman and Elizabeth Hay, have been monumental in our success,” said Leusner. “Elizabeth has really pushed me to look at our bottom line and make sure that we’re able to pay our staff and fulfill our partnership promises. She’s been pushing us to think bigger.”
TDAY Sports has a following of over 1.2 million across different platforms, including YouTube and TikTok. Additionally, in September of 2023, TDAY Sports signed a deal with Paragon Marketing Group to promote Fast Twitch, Gatorade’s newest energy drink.
About the Summer Founders Program
The Summer Founders Program is a signature program of the Invent Penn State initiative and is provided in partnership with Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank. Startup funding is made possible through the donations of successful alumni entrepreneurs interested in supporting new student ventures. To learn more about supporting student startups at Penn State through a philanthropic gift, contact Heather Winfield, director of strategic initiatives in University Development, at hbw11@psu.edu.
This program was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.
The Department of Microbiology and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University is searching for an exciting new full-time lecturer position in the very broad field of Ethics in Life Sciences.
I’m seeking your help to advertise this position amongst recent or upcoming graduates of your programs, alumni who may have gone on to further study, or others who may be interested in this exciting opportunity. Would you mind please sending out this ad as appropriate?
------- The Department of Microbiology at Cornell University invites applications for a 9-month teaching position in Ethics in the Life Sciences. This individual will design, direct, and serve as the instructor for a high-enrollment course to satisfy a new ethics requirement for undergraduates in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). The new course will be a 3-credit course held in the fall and spring semesters and should cover content applicable to the breadth of CALS majors, especially the biological, agricultural, environmental sciences. As a new college requirement, the explicit aim is for this large service course to grow to up to 1200 students per year.
Learning outcomes for the course will include the ability to demonstrate ethical awareness, engage in ethical reflection, and apply ethical principles in decision-making. Therefore, the course design must engage innovative methods of teaching the general foundations of ethical thinking to then be applied to specific cases in the life sciences. Ethics of new and existing life sciences technologies, data and materials sharing, and equity in discovery are some of the topics that may be addressed. The class will engage active learning through case-based, peer-to-peer, and investigative learning approaches to achieve learning goals.
The successful candidate will remain up to date with cutting edge and emerging topics across the diverse life sciences disciplines of CALS and center ethics lectures and case studies around these areas. The successful candidate will also effectively train and work with teaching assistants to enhance student learning. The position requires a Master’s degree in life sciences. A PhD and evidence of pedagogy development in ethics are strongly preferred. We are especially excited to enhance the diversity of perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty to reflect the experiences of our undergraduate population.
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) 9-month academic-year appointment. This is a three- year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance.
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Please distribute this very unique opportunity widely. Eligibility information is highlighted.
Students who have conducted their graduate degree in the natural sciences (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Sciences), Engineering, Mathematics, or Computing, and all sub-disciplines therein, and have completed, or expect to complete, all of the requirements for the conferral of their PhD in one of these fields between May 15, 2024, and June 30, 2025, may potentially secure a foundation-funded postdoctoral experience that will allow them a significant technical or disciplinary pivot from their PhD topic in order to foster interdisciplinarity.
Penn State will select four nominees to put forth after receiving internal submissions, including one reference letter from the primary academic adviser, no later than Friday, April 12, 2024, 11:59pm.
Please note **A virtual information session about the internal selection process and requirements will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. by the Office of Foundation Relations and The Graduate School**
Please register for the webinar hereby noon on Wednesday, March 20.
Welcome to the Science-U employment application page!
Full job descriptions and requirements for all of our on-site available roles are below. Please note that in order to be Authorized Adults, all Science-U employees must be 18-years-old or older. Reach out to us at sciencecamps@science.psu.edu with any questions.
For a full list of camps, please see our Science-U 2024 page!
Application Process
Review the position descriptions below to decide which position(s) you would like to apply for. Before clicking the appropriate link to submit your application, make sure to prepare the following items:
Cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for Science-U
Resume detailing previous related work experience
The names and contact information of two references (These can be included in your resume or cover letter.)
Positions
The following are the positions that the Science-U team will be hiring for via Penn State Workday. Please see the descriptions of each role and application links in the sections below.
Pay is $12/hour with a returning bonus of $1/hr/year (up to $15.) Free parking on-campus and meals at the dining halls are included, about $20/day in value!
If you are interested in volunteering, or you are a faculty member or K-12 teacher interested in directing or instructing a camp, please reach out to Caitlin Teti (crt5160@psu.edu).
Interviews
Interviews will be taking place until positions are filled. Interviews will be held in Room 247 Ritenour Building, or via Zoom if preferred. Business professional attire is expected. Positions are filled as interviews are conducted. You are encouraged to apply early!
Initial offers will be extended in February and March, yet interviews will be ongoing until all positions are filled. You are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible to maximize your chance of receiving an interview and position offer.
Applications are now open for the 2024 Outstanding Adult Student Award and will be accepted until Tuesday, March 12.
The annual award recognizes outstanding adult learners at Penn State who juggle multiple roles, overcome obstacles, and have academically succeeded all while pursuing their undergraduate degrees.
Nominators can complete the digital nomination packet and submit to the Adult Learner Programs and Services office via email or in-person. The award recipient will be announced at the annual award reception in April.
To be eligible, students must be starting or resuming an undergraduate degree and be over the age of 24 or have experienced a gap in their education for four or more years. Nominees must be enrolled at the University Park campus either full- or part-time; have completed a minimum of 45 credits with at least 30 of the credits earned at Penn State prior to nomination; earn a minimum 3.0 GPA; and demonstrate campus participation, co-curricular and/or with community organizations.
Adult Learner Programs and Services, a unit in the division of Student Affairs, provides advocacy, mentorship, programming, and resources that support nontraditional-aged undergraduates, first-generation, change-of-campus, student parents and veterans continuing their education at Penn State.
Tuesday, 12 March 202410:00 am - 3:00 pm Kunkle Lounge
MDI Recruiting Day
Kunkle Lounge 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by, talk to recruiters, and learn about internship and entry-level job opportunities! BME, CHE, CMPEN, CMPSC, EE, IE, and ME majors. Casual attire. No registration required.
Tuesday, 12 March 202411:00 am - 3:00 pm Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub
hope you're doing well! As fellow Energy, Business and Finance alumni, we wanted to reach out and let you know that Altus Power will be at the upcoming College of EMS career fair and we'd love for you to swing by our booth.
At Altus Power, we're all about renewable energy and making a positive impact on the world. We develop, build and operate solar projects with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
We'll be there along with some of our colleagues, and we're excited to chat with students like you about potential career opportunities. Whether you're interested in engineering, finance, project management, or anything in between, there might be a place for you on our team.
Here are the details:
Date: March 12, 2024
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub (123 S Burrowes St, State College, PA)
Table Number: Table 14
Feel free to drop by, say hi, and ask any questions you might have. Here’s a link to our website for more info. We're looking forward to meeting you and discussing how you can be part of the Altus Power family!
Wednesdays, February 21 and 28 6:00-7:00 p.m. Online via Zoom
This multi-part series will help international students learn the basics of the U.S. job search (resumes, networking, interviewing) and strategies to overcome any challenges of being an international applicant. The first session will include a workshop on job search strategies for students, and the second session will feature an alumni panel.
Thursdays, February 8–29, 4:00–5:00 p.m. Online via Zoom
This series consists of a month of virtual events that can be applied to any industry setting, regardless of your intended career track. Each event will provide guidance from featured speakers on a variety of topics, including:
February 8: Corporate Finance February 15: Leadership February 22: Interdisciplinary Teamwork February 29: Intellectual Property
Looking to showcase your talents with the Eberly community? The Eberly College of Science—in partnership with Webster’s Bookstore Café—will host its fourth annual Pi Day Science Open Mic Night for everyone in the Penn State science community. All are encouraged to participate or simply enjoy this lighthearted, science-themed event!
Open to all ages, the event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on March 14 at Webster’s Bookstore Café, located at 133 E. Beaver Ave.
The event welcomes and encourages science-related talents of all kinds (singing, poetry, jokes—you name it)! Five to ten minutes will be allotted for each performance; however, time may be shortened depending on number of sign-ups. Judging the talents will be three “celebrity” judges from the college.
To participate, please sign up in advance; however, in-person sign-ups will be accepted as space allows.
*2024 M.G. Whiting Indigenous Knowledge Research Awards
*2024 M.G. Whiting Indigenous Knowledge Research Awards
Friday, 15 March 2024
Proposals are now being accepted for the 2024 M. G. Whiting Indigenous Knowledge Research Awards. A maximum of $2,000 per project will be awarded, with funding made available through the Marjorie Grant Whiting Endowment for the Advancement of Indigenous Knowledge.
Current Penn State graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit proposals to conduct research between May 2024 and March 2025 on topics that focus on aspects of Indigenous knowledge. The deadline for submissions is March 15, and the application form and submission instructions are available online.
Presented annually, the Whiting Awards fund research topics that focus on aspects of Indigenous knowledge for an undergraduate capstone course or honors, master’s or doctoral thesis. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines local and Indigenous knowledge as “the understandings, skills and philosophies developed by societies with long histories of interaction with their natural surroundings.”
Graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at any Penn State campus, including World Campus, are eligible to apply.
Faculty volunteers are also needed to review proposals.
The Marjorie Grant Whiting Endowment for the Advancement of Indigenous Knowledge was created in 2008 with a gift from the California-based Marjorie Grant Whiting Center for Humanity, Arts and the Environment. The center was established after Whiting’s death in 1995 as a way to preserve the scientific and humanistic legacy of a woman whose career as a nutritional anthropologist contributed to an understanding of the cultural interface between diet and health.
For more information, contact Kevin Seeber, head librarian at the Abington Campus Library, Penn State Abington, at kevinseeber@psu.edu.
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is a joint computational research center with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. Established in 1986, PSC is supported by several federal agencies, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and private industry.
PSC provides university, government and industrial researchers with access to several of the most powerful systems for high-performance computing, communications and data storage available to scientists and engineers nationwide for unclassified research. PSC advances the state of the art in high-performance computing, communications and data analytics and offers a flexible environment for solving the largest and most challenging problems in computational science.
Abstract Computational modeling is becoming very important in different fields of science. The ability to use modeling and simulation is a core competency that many undergraduate students need to develop. New technology and computational approaches permit modeling of increasingly complicated biological systems. For example, the cell modeling software MCell uses Monte Carlo algorithms to track the evolution of biochemical events in space and time for individual molecules. Details about molecular structures are ignored. Particles move according to a 3D Brownian-dynamics random walk and encounter boundaries and surface molecules as they diffuse which may result in chemical reactions governed by user specified mechanisms. As a case study we use MCell software to provide insight into many experimentally inaccessible aspects of synaptic function and the microscopic mechanisms underlying Ca2+ triggered synaptic vesicle release. The stochastic computational modeling using MCell can also be used to model and evaluate a novel treatment for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS), a neuromuscular disease that is characterized by motor nerve terminal weakness. This neurological disease is known to disrupt the normally well-organized active zone (AZ) and reduce the number of presynaptic calcium channels. This autoantibody mediated reduction of presynaptic calcium channels leads to severe muscle weakness.
Learning Focus
Students will learn the basics of CellBlender and MCell. The mouse MCell models of neuromuscular junction, and synaptic vesicle release mechanism. In collaboration with Dr. Steve Meriney (Neuroscience Dept., University of Pittsburgh) and Dr. Robert E Poage (Professor Of Biology at University of North Carolina at Pembroke) they will study the effects of varying the spatial distribution of the voltage-gated Ca2+ channels (VGCCs), stochastic Ca2+ influx, diffusion, and binding on synaptic function. The students will learn how to use supercomputers and how to analyze and interpret the output of simulations. Finally, we will work on the molecular issues underlying the neuromuscular diseases and age-induced loss of muscle strength. The students will use a previously validated MCell computer simulation model of mammalian neuromuscular junction (NMJ) active zones (AZs) to alter VGCC density and distribution, number of vesicles, and other parameters, and determine if these changes in the AZ, can predict synaptic function measured by our collaborators.
Our internships offer the opportunity to:
Gain valuable experience and knowledge in research computing.
Network with leaders in academia and industry to form valuable relationships.
Publish in peer-reviewed journals and at prominent conferences.
JobRequirements Successful candidates will have the following:
Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate (bachelor’s) or Master’s degree.Examples of relevant majors are: Neuroscience, biology, chemistry, and/or physics.
A research minded.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
This internship is open to anyone currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.This is a hybrid in-person/ remote or fully in-person position and all work must be conducted while in the United States. Our offices are located at 300 South Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA. Interested? Please send your resume to rlagha@psc.edu before March 15, 2024.
Date/Time: Monday, April 15, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: 603 Barron Innovation Hub
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 15
Registration Fee: $10
Lunch and snack/coffee for breakfast are provided
Abstract: Cross-border electricity interconnections are on the rise because they can be used to smooth out short-term grid stability issues caused by increasing amounts of intermittent power and improve cost-efficient dispatching of electricity across large geographic areas. However, increased international electricity trade can also introduce geopolitical factors into electricity grids, including the threat of electricity coercion. Russia’s repeated attacks on the electricity system of Ukraine has raised the level of concern on this new geopolitical energy challenge. The stakes will be high as the world moves to a more electrified world.
Hosting electricity trading hubs and thereby serving as technical leadership for electric infrastructure management and trade can bring geopolitical benefits, as recently recognized by China with its establishment of the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization. On the flip side, countries who could threaten such hubs could also derive geopolitical benefits. The United States must consider how the increased role of energy trade “by wire” changes its ability to defend global energy security, both via its energy exports and through its leadership role in key regional alliance systems.
Panelists include:
Margarita Balmaceda, Seton Hall and Harvard University
Friday, March 15, 2024: Proposal submission deadline
Saturday, April 13th, 2024: Workshop date
Workshop Proposal Requirements:
o Role Description:
· We are seeking proposals for activities in all STEM fields.
· The activities should be between 30~40 minutes that are designed to engage young women scientists (5-10th grades).
· Your activity should relate to the theme of Earth Day. Feel free to be creative with the theme– ecology, astronomy, biochemistry, biology, etc. all welcome! Pick one of your favorite STEM topics/activities of yours to share!
· Faculty members, post-docs, graduate students, and undergraduate students are encouraged to submit workshop ideas!
o How to Sign Up:
· If your lab, department unit, or student organization is interested in submitting a proposal, please complete our online proposal:
Department of Geography: COFFEE HOUR LECTURE SERIES
Department of Geography: COFFEE HOUR LECTURE SERIES
Friday, 15 March 2024
COFFEE HOUR LECTURE SERIES
JOIN US FOR THE NEXT COFFEE HOUR
Coffee Hour is a Friday lecture hosted every other week by the Department of Geography celebrating interdisciplinary scholarship and collegiality. Topics range from innovations in GIScience, to food security, to land use and justice issues, among others. Anyone with an interest in the topic is invited to attend.
Coffee Hour takes place Fridays at 3:30 p.m. in 112 Walker Building and via Zoom. The spring 2024 speaker schedule is as follows:
CIE Advanced Visualization Workshop Friday, March 1 at 7:00 PM, Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library
For the March edition of the Advanced Visualization Workshop series we'll discuss graph and visualization design basics. From identifying the data types to how to pick graphs based on our data, we will discuss how best to approach creating an engaging, informative, and transformative visualization. This session will also cover:
Developing graphs without misleading an audience
Highlighting essential data for better storytelling
Hope you're having a nice spring break week! I'm excited to announce that GWIS Science++ is collaborating with the Chemistry GSA to host a Science Communication information session and workshop. Join us to learn more about:
The concept and application of science communication.
Some tips and tricks to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to a varied audience such as your fellow researcher in a conference, or a middle school student in an outreach program.
Please find the event details below:
Date: Friday, March 15 Time: 2:30 - 4:00 PM Location: 210 Thomas Refreshments provided
Registration is now open for the 2024 Climate Solutions Symposium, slated for May 14-15 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. This year's theme, “New Partnerships for People and the Planet,” underscores the event's commitment to forging new alliances that leverage Penn State’s interdisciplinary expertise to pioneer transformative climate solutions.
Organized by the Penn State Climate Consortium, the symposium aims to serve as a catalyst for collaboration, bringing together a diverse array of participants to initiate projects and partnerships that address the multifaceted challenges of climate change. The symposium will offer dedicated time to forge partnerships with researchers, educators and practitioners who are dedicated to addressing climate change through innovation, education and engagement.
The symposium will include keynote speakers, plenaries, breakout sessions, a poster session and a reception. In line with its mission to promote broad engagement and action, the symposium is offered at no cost to participants; however, registration is required.
Participants at the 2024 Climate Solutions Symposium can expect a comprehensive program that spans the spectrum of climate research and solutions. The event will showcase the latest findings from Penn State's distinguished faculty, provide a platform for insights from climate change thought leaders, offer exceptional networking opportunities, and spotlight pioneering solutions for climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience.
The Penn State Climate Consortium is dedicated to fostering collaboration and accelerating climate change research to develop actionable solutions for a sustainable and just world. Through promoting excellence in research, empowering local-to-global initiatives, and leading transitions in climate policy, the consortium aims to inspire creativity and broad engagement in addressing the challenges of climate change.
The 16th annual Materials Visualization Competition (MVC16), an annual scientific and artistic visual competition sponsored by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Materials Research Institute at Penn State, is now accepting submissions. Deadline for submissions is March 18.
Created to celebrate the quality of research in materials at Penn State, this competition increases awareness of materials science through the creativity and visualization of the University's researchers.
Entry is open to all current Penn State undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty and staff working on materials-related topics.
Judges will select winners in four categories: best of show, visual appeal, computational rendering and scientific imaging. Monetary prizes totaling $1,700 will be awarded by a panel of judges who are professionals in materials and/or the arts.
The public will choose the People’s Choice Award winner from all entries, which will be available online to view and vote on electronically from March 22 through March 31. The image that receives the most votes will receive a $100 prize.
Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 18. Full details regarding image submission, participation guidelines and awards can be found here.
Awards reception April 2
The public is invited to attend the MVC16 Awards Reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, in the EMS Museum & Art Gallery, 6 Deike Building, on the University Park campus. All entries will be on display and winners will be announced at the event.
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) consists of a cadre of special agents and professional support personnel who provide expertise in crisis management, hostage rescue, surveillance and aviation, hazardous devices mitigation, crisis negotiations, behavioral analysis, and tactical operations.
What will I be doing? As a research fellow with the Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will enhance your professional development and increase your research capabilities by participating in research initiatives under the mentorship of CIRG research personnel. The VSP will expose you to a work environment in a high security government facility and provides an opportunity to perform research in areas of interest unique to law enforcement and national security.
Under the guidance of a mentor, you may be involved in the following:
Conducting searches of scientific literature
Designing social/behavioral sciences research projects related to criminal, national security, and/or cyber threats
Conducting statistical analysis of data
Preparing and presenting research findings to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing
Why should I apply? Under the guidance of a mentor, you will support applied social/behavioral sciences research projects related to criminal, national security, or cyber threats; judge the completeness and accuracy of research results; perform statistical analyses on data; and prepare written manuscripts for FBI review and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Release of any information acquired during participation in this program is at the sole discretion of the FBI.
As a participant you will receive a stipend as support for your living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by the CIRG officials and are based on your academic and professional background. The initial appointment is for one year but may be renewed upon recommendation of FBI contingent on the availability of funds, for up to five years. The appointment is full time during standard business hours.
Participation Eligibility:
You must meet the following criteria to participate in the program:
Be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have completed a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree within the last 5 years in an eligible scientific field (see Eligibility Requirements below). Applicants that are pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete all degree requirements by the start of the appointment. For applicants currently pursuing a master’s degree or Ph.D., the applicant must be within one year of completing their degree.
Undergo an extensive FBI background investigation and meet suitability criteria.
Applicants with education or professional experience in computer science, cyber security, or information technology are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Graduate School and Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring Office are hosting a series of information sessions to help students prepare applications for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Penn State students interested in applying for a fellowship are encouraged to attend one of these information sessions.
During the sessions, students will learn about the Graduate Research Fellowship Program application process. Sessions will discuss eligibility, requirements for written materials, and offer students the chance to ask questions about the process and program. Registration for either date is required.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Information Sessions Thursday, March 21, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Online via Zoom
From March 18 to 22, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC invites students from across the commonwealth to explore Penn State’s vast entrepreneurial ecosystem, learn from successful Penn State alumni, and connect with innovative peers through free, fun hands-on activities. Students are encouraged to attend speaker sessions, workshops and pitch competitions, either in person or virtually. View the full schedule and register for events on the Startup Week website.
In its eighth year, Startup Week will feature themed days throughout the week:
Monday, March 18 — Penn State Student Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, March 19 — Funding Your Venture
Wednesday, March 20 — Social Impact
Thursday, March 21 — Technology
"Our Startup Week Student Executive Committee has been instrumental in helping to direct and plan what is shaping up to be another exciting year of Startup Week events," said Matthew McKinney, entrepreneurship program manager for the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization. "From hearing successful student entrepreneurs on Monday through the student marketplace on Friday, the week is full of opportunities for students to attend talks, panel discussions, and engage in hands-on activities."
“PNC is a leader in the financial services industry, and our success hinges on a vibrant and innovative local marketplace,” said Jim Hoehn, PNC regional president in Central Pennsylvania. “We are proud to once again collaborate with Penn State to make Startup Week possible and help foster an entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation of leaders.”
Below are just a few of the featured events throughout the week, all of which will be held at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub with most having a virtual option. Attendees are encouraged to register for events ahead of time via the Startup Week schedule.
From March 18 to 22, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC invites students from across the commonwealth to explore Penn State’s vast entrepreneurial ecosystem, learn from successful Penn State alumni, and connect with innovative peers through free, fun hands-on activities. Students are encouraged to attend speaker sessions, workshops and pitch competitions, either in person or virtually. View the full schedule and register for events on the Startup Week website.
In its eighth year, Startup Week will feature themed days throughout the week:
Monday, March 18 — Penn State Student Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, March 19 — Funding Your Venture
Wednesday, March 20 — Social Impact
Thursday, March 21 — Technology
"Our Startup Week Student Executive Committee has been instrumental in helping to direct and plan what is shaping up to be another exciting year of Startup Week events," said Matthew McKinney, entrepreneurship program manager for the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization. "From hearing successful student entrepreneurs on Monday through the student marketplace on Friday, the week is full of opportunities for students to attend talks, panel discussions, and engage in hands-on activities."
“PNC is a leader in the financial services industry, and our success hinges on a vibrant and innovative local marketplace,” said Jim Hoehn, PNC regional president in Central Pennsylvania. “We are proud to once again collaborate with Penn State to make Startup Week possible and help foster an entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation of leaders.”
Below are just a few of the featured events throughout the week, all of which will be held at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub with most having a virtual option. Attendees are encouraged to register for events ahead of time via the Startup Week schedule.
Tuesday, 19 March 202410:00 am - 2:00 pm Kunkle Lounge
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Recruiting Day
Kunkle Lounge 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Stop by and talk to recruiters about job opportunities for engineering students and graduates. BE, CHE, CE, ENENG, ESC, ENVSE, Geosciences, IE, and ME majors. Casual attire
Tuesday, 19 March 20246:00 pm - 7:00 pm 220 Hammond Building
CareerPREP: Finding YOUR Career Path
220 Hammond Building 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Are you feeling unsure about what career path to take? Worried that your GPA or experiences won’t get you your dream job? Relax... You don’t have to be like everyone else to be successful in your career! Hear from Iridium VP Walt Everetts about how you can turn your passion, motivation, common sense, and desire to make an impact into a successful career. All engineering majors welcome. Casual attire.
From March 18 to 22, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC invites students from across the commonwealth to explore Penn State’s vast entrepreneurial ecosystem, learn from successful Penn State alumni, and connect with innovative peers through free, fun hands-on activities. Students are encouraged to attend speaker sessions, workshops and pitch competitions, either in person or virtually. View the full schedule and register for events on the Startup Week website.
In its eighth year, Startup Week will feature themed days throughout the week:
Monday, March 18 — Penn State Student Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, March 19 — Funding Your Venture
Wednesday, March 20 — Social Impact
Thursday, March 21 — Technology
"Our Startup Week Student Executive Committee has been instrumental in helping to direct and plan what is shaping up to be another exciting year of Startup Week events," said Matthew McKinney, entrepreneurship program manager for the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization. "From hearing successful student entrepreneurs on Monday through the student marketplace on Friday, the week is full of opportunities for students to attend talks, panel discussions, and engage in hands-on activities."
“PNC is a leader in the financial services industry, and our success hinges on a vibrant and innovative local marketplace,” said Jim Hoehn, PNC regional president in Central Pennsylvania. “We are proud to once again collaborate with Penn State to make Startup Week possible and help foster an entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation of leaders.”
Below are just a few of the featured events throughout the week, all of which will be held at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub with most having a virtual option. Attendees are encouraged to register for events ahead of time via the Startup Week schedule.
Looking for the next great adventure in your career? Visit the Small Business & Startup Fair to connect with organizations that are looking for your talent, resources to help you achieve your goals, and guidance on how to maximize your brand.
March 20, 2024 4:00 p.m.–7:00 pm EST No preregistration is required. Please visit student registration upon arrival to check in and receive the attending-organization directory and additional instructions. You will be asked for your Penn State student ID.
Wednesday, 20 March 20245:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thomas 104
Please see the information below regarding an upcoming Financial Literacy Panel and a Scientific Proposal Writing Workshop!
Financial Literacy Informational and Panel Wednesday, March 20, 5pm, Thomas 104
Join the Eberly College of Science Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Wednesday, March 20, at 5pm in Thomas 104 for a Financial Literacy informational session and panel! The first half of the session will consist of information on budgeting, saving and investing, building a strong credit, and more. Following this, a panel of Eberly professionals and graduate students will share their lived experiences and answer questions.
Register here to secure a free meal! This event is highly encouraged for students preparing to graduate.
Wednesdays, February 21 and 28 6:00-7:00 p.m. Online via Zoom
This multi-part series will help international students learn the basics of the U.S. job search (resumes, networking, interviewing) and strategies to overcome any challenges of being an international applicant. The first session will include a workshop on job search strategies for students, and the second session will feature an alumni panel.
From March 18 to 22, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC invites students from across the commonwealth to explore Penn State’s vast entrepreneurial ecosystem, learn from successful Penn State alumni, and connect with innovative peers through free, fun hands-on activities. Students are encouraged to attend speaker sessions, workshops and pitch competitions, either in person or virtually. View the full schedule and register for events on the Startup Week website.
In its eighth year, Startup Week will feature themed days throughout the week:
Monday, March 18 — Penn State Student Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, March 19 — Funding Your Venture
Wednesday, March 20 — Social Impact
Thursday, March 21 — Technology
"Our Startup Week Student Executive Committee has been instrumental in helping to direct and plan what is shaping up to be another exciting year of Startup Week events," said Matthew McKinney, entrepreneurship program manager for the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization. "From hearing successful student entrepreneurs on Monday through the student marketplace on Friday, the week is full of opportunities for students to attend talks, panel discussions, and engage in hands-on activities."
“PNC is a leader in the financial services industry, and our success hinges on a vibrant and innovative local marketplace,” said Jim Hoehn, PNC regional president in Central Pennsylvania. “We are proud to once again collaborate with Penn State to make Startup Week possible and help foster an entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation of leaders.”
Below are just a few of the featured events throughout the week, all of which will be held at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub with most having a virtual option. Attendees are encouraged to register for events ahead of time via the Startup Week schedule.
Thursdays, February 8–29, 4:00–5:00 p.m. Online via Zoom
This series consists of a month of virtual events that can be applied to any industry setting, regardless of your intended career track. Each event will provide guidance from featured speakers on a variety of topics, including:
February 8: Corporate Finance February 15: Leadership February 22: Interdisciplinary Teamwork February 29: Intellectual Property
From March 18 to 22, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC invites students from across the commonwealth to explore Penn State’s vast entrepreneurial ecosystem, learn from successful Penn State alumni, and connect with innovative peers through free, fun hands-on activities. Students are encouraged to attend speaker sessions, workshops and pitch competitions, either in person or virtually. View the full schedule and register for events on the Startup Week website.
In its eighth year, Startup Week will feature themed days throughout the week:
Monday, March 18 — Penn State Student Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, March 19 — Funding Your Venture
Wednesday, March 20 — Social Impact
Thursday, March 21 — Technology
"Our Startup Week Student Executive Committee has been instrumental in helping to direct and plan what is shaping up to be another exciting year of Startup Week events," said Matthew McKinney, entrepreneurship program manager for the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization. "From hearing successful student entrepreneurs on Monday through the student marketplace on Friday, the week is full of opportunities for students to attend talks, panel discussions, and engage in hands-on activities."
“PNC is a leader in the financial services industry, and our success hinges on a vibrant and innovative local marketplace,” said Jim Hoehn, PNC regional president in Central Pennsylvania. “We are proud to once again collaborate with Penn State to make Startup Week possible and help foster an entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation of leaders.”
Below are just a few of the featured events throughout the week, all of which will be held at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub with most having a virtual option. Attendees are encouraged to register for events ahead of time via the Startup Week schedule.
ComSciCon provides graduate student attendees with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet early career leaders in science communication while also learning from, and interacting with, a remarkable group of invited scicomm experts. ComSciCon empowers future leaders in science communication to share their research and passions with broad and diverse audiences.
Graduate students: Applications for the annual ComSciCon24 Flagship Workshop, taking place from July 24-27 2024 in Boston, MA, are open! ComSciCon is scheduled to be held in person at Emerson College. Everyone studying in STEM fields is eligible to apply. Applications will close on March 22, 2024 @ 11:59 PM (EDT).
We encourage women, BIPOC, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ communities, and all other people with any intersection of minoritized and/or marginalized identities to apply. ComSciCon is committed to diversity and equity, and encourages all people to apply to the conference! Lodging and meals will be covered and travel support will be provided by ComSciCon.
Accommodations will be provided upon request. We will provide opportunities to request specific accommodations after the selection process for attendees is complete.
Start your application today, and good luck from all of us on the ComSciCon Leadership Team!
To avoid receiving emails announcing our future workshops, please reply to this email to let us know.
*Science Communication Flagship Workshop (application deadline)
*Science Communication Flagship Workshop (application deadline)
Friday, 22 March 2024
Hello from the ComSciCon Leadership Team!
We hope that you will please share with graduate students in your circle the below information about this year's science communication Flagship Workshop—thank you in advance!
ComSciCon provides graduate student attendees with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet early career leaders in science communication while also learning from, and interacting with, a remarkable group of invited scicomm experts. ComSciCon empowers future leaders in science communication to share their research and passions with broad and diverse audiences.
Graduate students: Applications for the annual ComSciCon24 Flagship Workshop, taking place from July 24-27 2024 in Boston, MA, are open! ComSciCon is scheduled to be held in person at Emerson College. Everyone studying in STEM fields is eligible to apply. Applications will close on March 22, 2024 @ 11:59 PM (EDT).
We encourage women, BIPOC, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ communities, and all other people with any intersection of minoritized and/or marginalized identities to apply. ComSciCon is committed to diversity and equity, and encourages all people to apply to the conference! Lodging and meals will be covered and travel support will be provided by ComSciCon.
Accommodations will be provided upon request. We will provide opportunities to request specific accommodations after the selection process for attendees is complete.
Start your application today, and good luck from all of us on the ComSciCon Leadership Team!
To avoid receiving emails announcing our future workshops, please reply to this email to let us know.
Department of Geography: COFFEE HOUR LECTURE SERIES
Department of Geography: COFFEE HOUR LECTURE SERIES
Friday, 22 March 2024
COFFEE HOUR LECTURE SERIES
JOIN US FOR THE NEXT COFFEE HOUR
Coffee Hour is a Friday lecture hosted every other week by the Department of Geography celebrating interdisciplinary scholarship and collegiality. Topics range from innovations in GIScience, to food security, to land use and justice issues, among others. Anyone with an interest in the topic is invited to attend.
Coffee Hour takes place Fridays at 3:30 p.m. in 112 Walker Building and via Zoom. The spring 2024 speaker schedule is as follows:
Want to learn about incorporating AI into your science? Want to share your research (and win prizes)? Want to network with other life scientists and learn about cool research being done at Penn State?
We are bringing back the annual Huck Life Sciences Symposium for the 8th year! This FREE event provides a forum for life science researchers and is open to students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty, staff, facilities and organizations. Since 2015, this event organized by the Huck Graduate Student Advisory Committee has brought together hundreds of researchers from diverse scientific fields, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and networking.
We invite all graduate students at Penn State who do life science research to submit an abstract for the symposium! This is a great opportunity to share the science you're passionate about and win prizes for doing so! Check out the Submission Guidelines for more details.
Even if you don't want to submit an abstract, register for the symposium to learn about some cool science, learn about incorporating cutting-edge technology into your research, and network with other life scientists!
The Life Sciences Symposium will feature:
· Keynote talks and panel (Our theme this year is Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences)
· Graduate student and postdoc talks
· Student poster presentations
· Breaking into academia and industry workshops
· Networking opportunities
· and more!
Deadlines:
· March 31st - Abstract submission deadline
· April 19th - Abstracts selected for oral presentations
· May 3rd - Poster file submission deadline
· May 13th - Presentation file submission deadline
· May 6th - Registration deadline (with guaranteed lunch)
Check in on LSS updates or check out previous year's symposia here.
*Harvard Medical School Curriculum Fellows Program
*Harvard Medical School Curriculum Fellows Program
Monday, 25 March 2024
The Harvard Medical School Curriculum Fellows Program trains early career scientists to become science education leaders and practitioners. Curriculum fellows have diverse academic roles and professional identities, but our work is united by the core beliefs that effective teaching is evidence based and all students deserve equal opportunities to learn. Fellows learn by doing: working with members of the Harvard faculty and administration to bring new energy, creativity, and innovation to graduate biomedical education.
The Curriculum Fellows Program is a three-year postdoctoral program for recent STEM Ph.D.'s. We have three distinct positions open this spring. Curriculum fellows are trainees who innovate graduate education curriculum on the Harvard Medical School campus. Additionally, we provide teaching and curriculum training, a learning community with expectations of participating in pedagogy journal clubs and educational workshops, and funding for additional professional development. Candidates interested in curriculum development, teaching, and scholarship of teaching and learning in STEM disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Applications for all fellow positions are due March 25.
Please forward this email to people who may be interested in a job (or internship) doing simulation modeling of the US electric power sector for analysis of environmental policies, other policies, and proposed generation and transmission projects. To meet the demand for this influential modeling, there are multiple openings. For each new member of our friendly team, the job will call for mastering a sophisticated engineering-economic simulation model, and for some combination of programming, results analysis, writing, management, and related activities. This is an excellent opportunity for people with strong skills who are interested in helping to improve decisions about environmental and energy policies. The jobs are at Resources for the Future, a leading environmental and energy policy think tank known for the rigor of its research and analysis. New team members can start between now and summer 2024. We will start reviewing applications as they come in. We suggest applying by April 8, but will keep reviewing applications until the positions are filled (at which time we will take down the job descriptions).
Customer Service - Analyze customer activity against contractual and pipeline operational limitations; communicate any information critical to customer decisions; schedule the pipeline within contractual and operational parameters, provide gas management system training and support and answer customer and operator questions. Scheduling analyst will be assigned customers that are easier to manage initially; they will progress to more difficult and larger customers as they develop knowledge and experience
Customer Intel - Retrieve and compile customer data as needed for marketing. Monitor contracts, service offerings, etc. on competitor pipelines to support efforts to capture additional market share. Scheduling analyst will work with marketing to determine the terms of the data extraction such types of customers, contract types, terms, rates, and usage and will convert data into presentable material for review of the commercial team to aid in contracting and development decisions
Projects - Under guidance from leadership team participate and/or lead efforts for defining requirements, testing, and implementation of new services, changes to current business practices, or systems including support for day-to-day activities for other team members participating in development of new Gas Management System
Pipeline Scheduling and Customer Service - Support and oversee customer activities associated with nominations, confirmations, scheduling and path balancing
Back Up Responsibilities - Participate in a primary/secondary back up rotation to cover for the evening and weekend analysts on an as needed basis
Confirmations/PDA Maintenance - Perform Confirmations at assigned locations and ensure that all non-Oba locations have a valid PDA or correctly follow the default tariff allocation
Imbalance and Contract Balance Management - Monitor and proactively manage shipper, location and OBA imbalances in cooperation with Gas Control, and contact appropriate shippers and operators to minimize imbalances and monitor all NNS, PAL and storage balances for compliance with contract
Scheduled Quantity Reconciliation - Review and remedy any scheduling discrepancies between interconnecting parties
Contract and Invoice Review - Review assigned customers' contracts to fully understand the intent and operating parameters of the service and ensure that customer and Boardwalk are following the terms of the contract, approve cash out invoices of OBA and TBO imbalances
Daily Tasks - Delivery Point Loan processing, suspense administration, prior day processing, answering invoicing questions, approving in-field transfers, processing prior period adjustments and reviewing allocations for accuracy and managing capacity release transactions including awarding releases that meet tariff requirements
Work in teams to develop and participate in plans to identify and implement improvements to the Internet Website so that it meets internal and external customer needs and test system defects/enhancements as assigned
Comply with federal regulations, industry standards, tariff provisions, company policy, BWP FERC Regulatory Compliance Plan and Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Plan
Negotiate with customers, external or internal, to develop solutions or recommend services to resolve nomination, scheduling and imbalance issues
Execute organizational strategies, goals and initiatives
Utilize available resources to achieve objectives efficiently
Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers to address customer priorities and gain first-hand knowledge of customers' business needs to maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty and to help develop and introduce service enhancements
Prepare ad hoc analyses for internal and external customers to assist with issue identification and resolution related to nomination and scheduling functions (location and shipper imbalances, Pooling, PAL and Storage)
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:
Ability to analyze issues and opportunities and make sound decisions
Communicate clearly (verbal and written)
Negotiate with parties to resolve discrepancies
Organize data and tasks
Teach and explain concepts
Work in a team environment to complete projects
Utilize electronic systems including gas management systems, internet, and Microsoft Office products.
PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:
Proficient in Boardwalk' policies and procedures and knowledge of the applicable Boardwalk Tariffs, services and pipeline system, industry standards, federal regulations and Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
Monday, 25 March 20245:00 pm - 5:00 pm Ritenour Lower Level Study Space
https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dd0VZnX1oJoegpo The Eberly College of Science Office of Diversity and Inclusion presents… Writing a Scientific Proposal: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Success Thursday, March 28th, 12:00-1:00 p.m. / Ritenour Lower Level Study Space
Graduate students, join us for a lunchtime workshop designed to teach you the components of a scientific proposal and how to adapt your research into the proposal framework. All disciplines are invited, and this workshop is especially useful for those with upcoming qualifying/comprehensive exams with proposal components!
Questions and preliminary work/drafts are welcome!
This workshop is held in collaboration with the Graduate Writing Center and graduate student volunteers.
Please register using the survey below by 5:00 pm, Monday, March 25th to guarantee your free lunch at the event!
On March 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Elizabeth A. Stuart will present the spring 2024 Science Achievement Graduate Fellows Lecture, titled "Learning What Works in Populations for Public Health and Public Policy: The Role of Careful Study Design, Statistics, and Statisticians." Stuart is the Frank Hurley and Catharine Dorrier Chair and Bloomberg Professor of American Health in the Department of Biostatistics at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with joint appointments in the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Health Policy and Management.
March 20 will mark the fifth anniversary of the death of Osaze Osagie, a former Penn State student shot by local police during a mental health event.
In honor of Osagie’s memory, and building on the accomplishments of Penn State's African Studies Global Virtual Forum, the Africana Research Center and the College of the Liberal Arts are launching a "Global Black Communities and Mental Health" series aimed at elevating attention to issues of mental health among Black communities across the African Diaspora, fostering meaningful connections between scholarly research in the social and behavioral sciences and the humanities, and advancing everyday applications of this research for families, service providers, advocates and allies working to improve the quality of life in Black communities.
The highlight of this series will be the inaugural Osaze Osagie Memorial Lecture, cosponsored by our college, taking place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the Hintz Family Alumni Center on the University Park campus.
The lecture will feature a conversation with Sybrina Fulton, racial justice activist and mother of Trayvon Martin, a Black youth whose 2012 death in Sanford, Florida, helped spark the early #BlackLivesMatter movement. Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, senior editor of The Penn Stater magazine, will conduct this dialogue with Fulton.
Both the lecture and the reception that follows are free and open to the public; however, because of limited seating, advance registration is required.
Wednesday, 27 March 202410:00 am - 4:00 pm Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
First Generation Graduate School Symposium
Wednesday, March 27
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Are you a first generation student? The Graduate School is looking to make sure you know what resources are available to you! The Graduate School’s upcoming event will be full of multiple workshops, a networking lunch, and a recognition ceremony for graduating first generation students.
Workshop topics will include the process of applying to graduate school, how to help overcome imposter syndrome, and a guide to nutritious food. Speakers will include Levon T. Esters, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School.
USAF/USSF Developmental Engineering Virtual Information Session
USAF/USSF Developmental Engineering Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, 27 March 20247:30 pm - 8:30 pm Microsoft Teams
USAF/USSF Developmental Engineering Virtual Information Session
Learn about career opportunities in the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and U.S. Space Force (USSF) around developing, testing, and improving new or existing technology. All engineering majors.
Department of Geography: COFFEE HOUR LECTURE SERIES
Department of Geography: COFFEE HOUR LECTURE SERIES
Thursday, 28 March 2024
COFFEE HOUR LECTURE SERIES
JOIN US FOR THE NEXT COFFEE HOUR
Coffee Hour is a Friday lecture hosted every other week by the Department of Geography celebrating interdisciplinary scholarship and collegiality. Topics range from innovations in GIScience, to food security, to land use and justice issues, among others. Anyone with an interest in the topic is invited to attend.
Coffee Hour takes place Fridays at 3:30 p.m. in 112 Walker Building and via Zoom. The spring 2024 speaker schedule is as follows:
*Writing a Scientific Proposal: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Success
*Writing a Scientific Proposal: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Success
Thursday, 28 March 202412:00 pm - 1:00 pm Ritenour Lower Level Study Space
https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dd0VZnX1oJoegpo The Eberly College of Science Office of Diversity and Inclusion presents… Writing a Scientific Proposal: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Success Thursday, March 28th, 12:00-1:00 p.m. / Ritenour Lower Level Study Space
Graduate students, join us for a lunchtime workshop designed to teach you the components of a scientific proposal and how to adapt your research into the proposal framework. All disciplines are invited, and this workshop is especially useful for those with upcoming qualifying/comprehensive exams with proposal components!
Questions and preliminary work/drafts are welcome!
This workshop is held in collaboration with the Graduate Writing Center and graduate student volunteers.
Please register using the survey below by 5:00 pm, Monday, March 25th to guarantee your free lunch at the event!
The second 2024 Richard E. Tressler Lectures in Materials will be held at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in 111 Wartik Laboratory on the Penn State University Park campus. Jennifer Lalli, president at NanoSonic Inc., will deliver the lecture “A Penn State polymer chemist’s role in the commercialization of green nanotechnology.”
A reception featuring light refreshments will precede the lecture from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. in the Steidle Building Atrium, providing an opportunity to meet the speaker and engage in informal conversations.
Lalli’s lecture will draw from her extensive career in polymer and materials science and highlight her journey from receiving her bachelor’s degree at Penn State to earning her doctorate from Virginia Tech to her contributions in developing nanomaterial products, including materials with applications for Mars and green military composites.
Lalli will discuss the commercialization of her team’s research and funding sources. She will provide insights into topics such as ultra-low glass transition temperature, high-pressure durable composites for hydrogen storage and dispensing systems, and personnel protective equipment that defend against nerve agents, Otto fuel, COVID-19 and influenza.
Also, Lalli, a self-published author who is committed to holistic well-being, will touch upon work-life balance — emphasizing the importance of managing professional and personal life.
The R.E. Tressler Award will be presented to Lalli during the lecture. Named after Richard E. Tressler, who was an international leader in the development of high temperature materials and served as head of Penn State's Department of Materials Science and Engineering from 1991 to 2001, the award honors Tressler's significant contributions to the field.
2024 ICDS Seed Grants The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences is now accepting proposals for its 2024-2025 seed grant program. This year’s competition is focused on five thematic priorities: quantum computing, AI or computational modeling, virtual and augmented reality, industrial applications of AI, and sustainable computing. Deadline: March 29.Learn more and apply
*Penn State Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Symposium (PIERS)
*Penn State Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Symposium (PIERS)
Friday, 29 March 20245:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dear Faculty; Post Docs; Graduate; and Undergraduate Students of all disciplines related to Environmental Studies:
We have extended the abstract submission deadline for presentations for the 26th annual Penn State Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Symposium (PIERS), formerly the Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology Student Symposium (ECMSS), which is being held on April 5 and 6, 2024.
The final abstract deadline is March 29th, 2024 at 5:00pm ET.
PIERS is a student-run symposium providing a platform for graduate and undergraduate researchers working in environmentally relevant fields to come together. Students from any institution are invited to present posters, oral presentations, and lightning talks in a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to biology, chemistry, engineering, policy, and sociology. In addition to student presentations, we will be hosting an “Effective Science Communications Workshop” and two fantastic keynote addresses from eminent scientists:
Dr. Qian Zhang
Associate Research Scientist with UMECS at the USEPA Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) Office
Dr. Elizabeth Minor
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Minnesota Duluth
Please register for the free event and submit your poster, oral presentation, or lightning talk abstracts to the link below. Monetary prizes will be given to the top-rated posters and talks in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Free food and drink will be provided to all attendants.
*University Park Fee Board At-Large Member Application
*University Park Fee Board At-Large Member Application
Friday, 29 March 20245:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Since 2017, the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) and the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) have worked hard to bring the University Park Fee Board (UPFB) to fruition and to make sure that students have direct input into where our student fees are appropriated.
The University Park Fee Board takes a holistic approach to guiding the goals, policies, and procedures of the Student Fee. In partnership with Student Affairs, the University Park Fee Board advances student life while acting in the best interest of present and future students. Next year, full-time students at University Park will pay $578 in mandatory fees. The 2017-2018 academic year was the first year to replace the Student Activity Fee and Facility Fee with a single overall fee to be referred to as the “Student-Initiated Fee.”
Several campus offices request student fee appropriations to help fund their programs and services including, but not limited to, the following: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Gender Equity Center (GEC), and the University Park Allocation Committee (UPAC). Members of the University Park Fee Board make a recommendation to the President of the University and the Board of Trustees about the fee rate and specific allocations made to offices.
In addition to the seven student government appointees, undergraduate, graduate, and professional students can apply for six At-Large seats on the board. If you are interested in joining the University Park Fee Board and having a voice in deciding where your student fees are allocated, apply for one of the At-Large positions here. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 29th, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
Call for Proposals- Murata Innovation Gateway Murata, a leading manufacturer of electronic components seeks to expand its research collaborations with Penn State to solve important technological challenges in a number of different areas. Deadline: March 31.Learn more and apply
Please find information below regarding the Community Energy Fellowship Program through the Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs!
About the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is a $550 million formula- and competitive- grant program that provides direct and flexible funding to more than 2,700 state, local, and Tribal governments across the United States.
The EECBG Program is designed to be highly flexible and to meet community needs. Specifically, eligible entities can choose to implement projects aligned to over 14 eligible clean energy use areas. Examples include (but are not limited to):
Energy Strategic Planning
Energy Efficiency in Buildings (e.g., Audits, Upgrades, and Performance Standards)
Renewable Energy Systems (e.g., on-site and community solar, geothermal)
Electrified Transportation (e.g., electric vehicles)
Financing (e.g., revolving loan funds)
The EECBG Program also is considered a Justice40 program, meaning that all eligible entities are encouraged to invest 40 percent of their allocations in communities that are considered ‘disadvantaged.’
Location
Fellows are expected to live in their host communities or within commuting distance. Host communities currently seeking a fellow include the following places, and additional places will be added to this list before the end of March 2024.
Buffalo, NY
Burns Paiute Tribe, OR
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Decorah, IA
Durham County, NC
Eagle County, CO
Kittery, ME
Littleton, MA
MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians, AL
Nenana, AK
New Orleans, LA
Peterborough, NH
Shelby County, TN
What will I be doing?
Embedding Fellows in communities around the country can bring new perspectives and skills into local governments and tribes. Hence, Fellows will be assigned to selected local governments or tribes, or teams of them, that are participating in the EECBG Program. Under the guidance of the Host mentor, Fellows will learn while gaining technical expertise and experiences alongside hosts in the creation, administration, and launch of new clean energy projects and programs as funded through the EECBG program. Fellows will gain experience around energy technology areas such as energy efficiency, electric vehicle technology or renewable energy deployment to local, state and tribal governments as well as gain valuable insight into the government’s role in the creation and implementation of policies and programs that affect clean energy technology developments.
Fellows will be located on site at the assigned host community. Ideally, Fellows will be matched with their own local, state and tribal governments. Hosts will provide mentorship, and be responsible for guidance, training and other activities necessary to ensuring a successful experience for the Fellow that builds capabilities for further career work in the clean energy or public service fields. Fellows may participate in activities such as stakeholder engagement, research, project management, policy or technical analysis, communication materials, data and metric gathering and more.
Participant Benefits: Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by participant’s academic and professional background. The stipend rates will be as follows:
Undergraduate degree: $51,700 to $83,000
Master’s degree: $62,900 to $91,000
PhD: $69,100 to $110,000
Participants may also receive health insurance benefits through ORISE, dislocation allowances, and a travel/training allowance.
Apply Today!
The details: You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident