Penn State News

A team of researchers led by Penn State developed an ultrasoft, adhesive and printable hydrogel — a soft, water-rich material that mimics the flexibility of living tissue — designed to conform to dry, wet, moving and hairy skin.

On Roderick Lee’s path to earning five degrees from Penn State, there were people who recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue opportunities that shaped his career. Now, as a faculty member, he works to open doors for others, as he supports and mentors the next generation of Nittany Lions.

Outfitting cells in “invisibility cloaks” may offer an easier, less-damaging treatment pathway for people with diabetes undergoing cell therapy, according to researchers at Penn State. The team manufactured these cloaks out of a jelly-like material known as hydrogel, which the team called biomimetic zona pellucida.

Penn State Behrend and Berks faculty members and a team from the College of Health and Human Development are the recipients of the inaugural Commonwealth Commitment Awards.

For Chancellor and Dean Ralph Ford, Penn State Behrend has a responsibility to help shape the future of northwestern Pennsylvania. Drawing on the University's land-grant mission, Ford reflects on the campus's longstanding partnerships and the role higher education plays in driving innovation, economic growth and regional success.