Faculty Research at Penn State Scranton

Student wearing commencement regalia

Meet the Marshal: English student marshal, Halle O’Neil

Meet Halle O’Neil, Penn State Scranton's English student marshal, who will lead the group of English grads at the campus' 57th commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. O’Neil shared insights about her Penn State Scranton journey, future plans and advice for incoming students.
headshot of nonna sorokina

Public support matters for sustainable energy investments, researchers find

Penn State Scranton Assistant Professor of Business Nonna Sorokina gave a presentation on research exploring sustainable energy investments. The research involved collaboration with several colleagues, including Saya Lee, assistant professor in the Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering at Penn State, and Darshana Sunoj and Hyungjin Kim, graduates of the Penn State Department of Economics.
winners in scranton's research fair pose with their certificates and medals

Student research showcased at Scranton Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition

Over 100 students showcased their research at Penn State Scranton’s 2025 Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition, held at the campus earlier this month. Students from a variety of academic disciplines participated in poster exhibits, panel discussions and presentations and artistic projects, with select faculty and staff judging the submissions and naming the winning projects.
Professor Meg Van Etten and students work with plants in the campus' bio lab

Penn State Scranton students are ‘planting the moon’ in research challenge

Penn State Scranton’s Associate Professor of Biology and Biology and Science Program Coordinator Megan Van Etten and five students are working to find out what crops will grow best in space as part of the "Plant the Moon Challenge." They will present their work at the campus’ Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition today (April 9) and submit their final report to the national challenge on April 13.
Graphic showing five phases of the Penn State Strategic Plan process. Currently in phase 2, developing the institutional plan.

Penn Staters invited to share feedback on draft Strategic Plan proposal

A draft proposal of Penn State’s institutional strategic plan has been unveiled and shared with the community for feedback and discussion. All faculty, staff and students at all campuses are encouraged to visit the Strategic Plan website to review and provide feedback on the draft plans for four goal areas.