Alumni Newsletter
August 2026
Hop on the CATA Bus for Our Latest Social Media Series: Loop Scoop
This year, the Eberly College of Science launched a new series to feature members of our college's community on the iconic CATA Bus.
The latest episode features Francesca Veltri, a student who's part of the B.S./M.B.A. program and a supervisor at Penn State's Berkey Creamery. She shared her experience working at the Creamery and her favorite moment as a B.S./M.B.A. student.
View the Loop Scoop playlist on the Eberly College of Science YouTube channel.
Follow us on Instagram and YouTube for fun video series like Loop Scoop and Stay for Science!
Upcoming Fall Events: Save the Dates
Alumni and Friends Homecoming Tailgate
Returning to campus for Penn State's Homecoming Weekend? 🏈
Join the Eberly College of Science on Friday, September 25, at the Millennium Science Complex lawn on the corner of Bigler and Pollock Roads before the Penn State Nittany Lions take on the Wisconsin Badgers. At the tailgate, you'll get to meet college leadership, engage with students from across a variety of science-focused clubs, and enjoy prime seating for Penn State's Homecoming Parade.
Eberly College of Science Football Watch Party
You're invited to join the college to watch Penn State play Northwestern on Friday, October 2, at 7:00 p.m. The Eberly community with be gathering at Happy Valley Live in State College to celebrate with Penn State pride!
Before the watch party, the Department of Physics will recognize the first doctoral degree awarded from Penn State, which was a physics degree given to Marsh White 100 years ago.
Keep an eye on your inbox for invites to both events—coming soon!
Eberly Fall Pop-Up Shop Coming August 14!
We have a special, limited-time pop-up shop coming this soon between August 14 and September 2 featuring new items in our "Come for football. Stay for SCIENCE." collection and for the first time, Eberly Adidas-branded gear with the launch of the University's new partnership.
Keep an eye on social and in your inbox for the link!
Science Matters: Celebrating 100 Years Since Penn State’s First Doctoral Degree in Physics
One hundred years ago, Penn State awarded its first doctoral degree to Marsh White. White received a degree in physics, and after he graduated in 1926, he joined Penn State's faculty as a professor of physics until his retirement in 1960.
The Eberly College of Science is celebrating White, his impact on physics, and the University's first doctoral degree with a Science Matters Spotlight Session on October 2 at 3:00 p.m. RSVP for in-person and online attendance on the Eberly College website.
After the Science Matters event, be sure to stick around for the Eberly College of Science Football Watch Party later that evening!
Herbert A. McKinstry, a physics alum, pioneering materials scientist, and founding faculty member of Penn State’s Materials Research Laboratory, recently passed away at the age of 101.
McKinstry received his doctorate degree from Penn State and devoted more than four decades to research and teaching at the University, helping establish the foundation for what would become the Materials Research Institute.
Read about McKinstry and his impact on the Eberly College website.
Opportunities for Engagement
Become a Mentor, Make an Impact on a Student's Future
When you were in college, did you have someone you could ask for advice and career tips? Now you can be that for a current Penn State student.
The college is looking for alumni to join our Mentoring Program. As a mentor, you will be a resource for your paired student whether they need practice interviewing or want to learn what career options are out there after graduation.
Applications are open now through September 30. Matches will be assigned in mid-October.
Help Us Celebrate Penn State's Millionth Degree
During Penn State's summer commencement on August 15, the University will be awarding its one-millionth degree.
We want to join in on the celebration by highlighting you with photos from when you graduated! Help us celebrate you and the network of Eberly College of Science alumni who have graduated with one or more degrees from Penn State.
Share your photos from your Penn State Commencement ceremony to be featured on our social media channels!
Alumni Impact
Eberly Alum Has Been Appointed to the Alumni Council
Paul Marwah, a Class of 2002 graduate from the B.S./M.B.A. program, is among 14 volunteer leaders who were elected and appointed to the Penn State Alumni Association's Alumni Council.
Read about Marwah and the newest members on the Eberly College website.
Welcome to New Members of the Alumni Society Board
Congratulations to our alumni who have joined the Alumni Society Board as of July 1!
This board is dedicated to the college's success and to enhance the quality of science education at Penn State by providing advice and support to administrators, faculty, students, and alumni.
- Gareth Francis, a Class of 2024 graduate in biochemistry and molecular biology
Stephen Fuchs, a Class of 1999 graduate in chemistry
Robert Goldberg, a Class of 1974 graduate in science
Victoria Hippen, a Class of 2024 graduate in biology
Kokila Shankar, a Class of 2017 graduate in biology
Douglas Weaver, a Class of 1985 graduate in chemistry
Attention Parents and Grandparents: Perform Science Experiments From the Comfort of Your Home
Looking for fun science experiments to do with your family?
In a long-term partnership, the college and WPSU are working together to bring two new experiments, along with the more than 40 others, to Science-U at Home — "Spherification" and "Plastic Milk." All the information you need for these experiments such as detailed materials lists, directions, and discovery questions for learning can be found on science-u.org.
Learn more about this partnership on the Eberly College website.
Show Your Support
Your support helps to propel groundbreaking research and exceptional educational experiences that transform society. Learn more about ways to engage and partner with Eberly.
As the heart of Penn State's research engine, we are helping to answer some of society's biggest questions. Simply put, Science Matters. Learn more about the implications of federal funding cuts to our future at Penn State's "Research or Regress" web page.
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