Neeli Bendapudi, currently president and professor of marketing at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, has been unanimously named Penn State’s next president by the Penn State Board of Trustees on Dec. 9. When she begins her appointment as Penn State’s 19th president in spring 2022, she will make history as the first woman and person of color to serve as the University’s president.
Read more at Penn State News.

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Last Chance for Matching Gift Opportunity

Eberly's unique Lab Bench to Commercialization initiative enables researchers to enhance commercial potential of ongoing research and prepares them to translate their IP to the marketplace. This competitive grant funding is managed by the Office for Innovation within the Office of the Associate Dean for Research. For donors wishing to support the College’s efforts to encourage faculty innovation and commercialization, the University offers a 1:1 match for endowments created for Lab Bench to Commercialization (LB2C) through its economic development initiative. So, for every dollar you give, the University gives another! Contact Kim Neely, Sr. Director of Development at kan2@psu.edu. Read a success story.

Forensics Virtual Program
Jan. 26, 6-7 p.m. EDT

Hosted by Jason Brooks, Forensic Science Program Director, the program will include remarks by Dean Langkilde of the Eberly College of Science and student speakers. There will also be a panel of alumni: Dr. Frank Wendt (2013) from the Yale University School of Medicine & US Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Alison Carr (2011) from Cooley & Handy Attorneys at Law, and Jessica Hovingh (2018 and 2021) from the University of Lausanne - Switzerland. 
Please register no later than Friday, January 21.  

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Science Journal Summer 2021

Have you checked your mail for the latest edition of Eberly's Science Journal? It focuses on embracing education and research at a distance. Read the latest Science Journal. Have thoughts you'd like to share? Take the Science Journal reader survey and be entered to win several prizes.

2021 Eberly College of Science Benefactor Recognition Celebration Recap

This event is held annually to show appreciation of our donors and the impact they have. The video recording of the event offers a glimpse into the experiences and challenges we have navigated during the past year, the impact of philanthropy, and a discussion of questions posed by our alumni and benefactors.

Douglas Cavener named Huck Chair in Evolutionary Genetics

 “He has made such significant impacts across such a wide range of areas, we’re thrilled at this opportunity to recognize him and to continue working with him on phenomenal science. Let’s just see where he goes next!" Read more in Penn State News.

AbFero, co-founded by Eberly alum, acquired by Pharmacosmos Group

"Pharmacosmos is uniquely positioned to realize the full potential of our chelation platform," said AbFero CEO and Co-Founder Thomas X. Neenan. "We now look forward to joining forces with Pharmacosmos to deliver much-needed therapeutic options to patients." Read the article at PRNewswire.