Get ready for a day of groundbreaking discoveries and academic inspiration at the 2024 Penn State Undergraduate and Teacher Summer Research Symposium, set for Thursday, August 1, at the Chemistry/Life Sciences Bridge. ( Click to see 2024 Symposium Agenda.)
The symposium kicks off with a dynamic morning session featuring keynote speaker Andrew Read, the Senior Vice President for Research at Penn State, Evan Pugh University Professor of Biology and Entomology, and a distinguished researcher in antimicrobial resistance and vaccine escape. With a portfolio spanning over 250 publications and leadership across multiple research initiatives, Dr. Read brings unparalleled expertise and insight into the world of life sciences. ( Dr. Read's short bio )
For our afternoon sessions, the spotlight shifts to keynote speaker Zoubeida Ounaies, a pioneering Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering at Penn State. Renowned for her work on 'smart' materials that react to external stimuli, Dr. Ounaies leads the Convergence Center for Living Multifunctional Material Systems and inspires future scientists in her Electroactive Materials Characterization Laboratory. ( Dr. Ounaies's short bio )
The symposium will also showcase innovative posters from 100 STEM undergraduate and teacher researchers, highlighting their impressive summer research projects. ( Click to see 2024 Poster Listing.) Join us for a day of intellectual exchange and celebration of scientific progress!