Progress Isn’t Promised
At Penn State, our research focuses on what matters—protecting the future and securing America's leadership.
But what happens if it stops?
Research with Real Impact
Millions have liver disease and don’t know it until it’s too late. Penn State is using exercise as medicine to reverse damage.
Apple growers face high-stakes choices each season. Penn State's blossom thinning technology helps farmers grow better fruit with fewer chemicals.
People with PTSD often struggle to maintain healthy relationships. We developed a treatment that helps veterans with PTSD and their families.
Only 30% of children diagnosed with neuroblastoma survive. We pioneered a novel treatment to increase survival among these high-risk patients.
Seconds count when searching for people trapped in collapsed buildings. We developed a drone system that helps first responders locate survivors faster.
Over 20% of middle schoolers try illicit drugs. We developed a program that has helped prevent drug use for 100K+ kids in rural areas.
Federal Research Cuts Could Put Your Future at Risk
At risk: Research to improve your health
Research is behind the care your family counts on—from stroke treatment to safer pregnancies.
At risk: Research to protect your food supply and natural resources
From the farms that feed us to the bees that keep crops growing, research protects the food on your table.
At risk: Research to strengthen your infrastructure
Whether it’s your power, your home, or preparing for the next big storm, research helps keep your community safe, ready, and strong.
At risk: Research to fuel your economy
The economy depends on forward-thinking ideas. Without research, we stall progress and the jobs that come with it.
Voices for Change
Funding Cuts to Science Put Pennsylvania Agriculture at Risk
Most Pennsylvania farms are small and family-run. Research led by Penn State helps protect crops from drought, disease, and pests. But USDA funding cuts threaten this vital work. Graduate student Theo Newbold explains.
The Emotional Effects of Federal Funding Cuts
Federal funding cuts at the National Institutes of Health threaten not only entire research institutions but also impact the careers and wellbeing of individuals. Andrew Read, senior vice president for research, discusses the turmoil following the NIH’s initial announcement.
Biotech Startups Suffer from NIH Cuts
Startups born from university research help turn discoveries into lifesaving products, but NSF funding cuts are slowing progress. Professor Scarlett Miller explains how this threatens innovation and patient care.
Federal Science Cuts Threaten Our Natural Resources
Research shows friendships and cooperation help communities protect natural resources. But proposed NSF cuts of over 60% threaten this work. Anthropologist Anne Pisor shares what’s at stake.
Watch: Creating a Domestic Supply for Critical Minerals
Did you know that the technology we rely on every day—like smartphones, cars, and flat-screen TVs—depends on rare materials that the United States mostly imports? See how Penn State researchers are changing that by extracting these critical minerals from Pennsylvania’s old mine waste.