The Long Game of Our Research
Stories of Impact from the Penn State Research Enterprise
How we bring impact into our Communities
Pillars of Impact
Research impact comes from a chain reaction of iterative successes. One study builds on the next, methodologies are refined, and the boundaries of knowledge are expanded. The cyclical nature of inquiry — where questions lead to discoveries that spark new questions — drives the breakthroughs that change our communities and the world.
The Latest Stories from Penn State Research
- Behrend researchers share work at annual Faculty Showcase
More than 40 Penn State Behrend faculty members discussed their research and scholarly activity at the annual Faculty Showcase.
- College of Ag Sciences to receive $500,000 in USDA specialty crop funds
Researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences are set to receive more than $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
- Ask an Expert: When do identity politics and perception undermine democracy?
Penn State Professor Mitchell P. Smith discussed in the following Q&A his new book, "The Great Perceptual Divide," and the role identity plays in the divisive political landscapes of the United States and the United Kingdom.
- Q&A: Why do people prefer human empathy despite rating AI empathy higher?
AI-generated empathy may prove an effective complement to — not a replacement for — human companionship, according to new study led by Penn State researchers.
- Livelihood, education goals affect migration under climate change
Climate-driven hazards can push many to leave their home in search of livelihood elsewhere, but aspirations for the future may change where they decide to migrate, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
- Three online World Digital Preservation Day events highlight best practices
The University Libraries is hosting three virtual World Digital Preservation Day programs on Thursday, Nov. 5, about digital initiatives at a local historical society, software emulation and a manuscript database for the J.R.R. Tolkien materials.