Mission: Materials Science
Building Boundaries
When two materials come together, curious things can happen where they meet. Continue »
Video
Mission: Materials Science
Scientists in Action at NCCU Lab
Join Antonio Marston and Michael Cruse for a look into their lab as they blaze new trails in the world of super-thin 2D materials. Continue »
Mission: Materials Science
Designing 2D Materials
In this mission, you’ll use fun foods to build a model of a 2D material to explore some of the same features that scientists observe in microscopes. Continue »
World Kitchen
Venezuela
Guest Chef Luciana Alvarez shares recipes from her native Venezuela including Arepas and Pabellon Venezolano. Continue »
Digging Deeper
The Pollinator and Bird Garden at the Arboretum
Penn State President Eric Barron and his guests talk about the Pollinator and Bird Garden at the Arboretum at Penn State. The garden allows guests to experience natural beauty and science in one immersive environment. Continue »
Conversations Live
Get Your Garden On! (Spring 2022)
Gardening season has arrived. Whether you’re growing cool season crops or getting ready to plant tomatoes — now is the perfect time to get tips to help your garden grow. Penn State Extension educators share their expertise on everything from taking care of your lawn to planting for pollinators. Continue »
Mission: Materials Science
Scientists in Action at Mallouk Lab
Ashley Wallace and Jarrett Dillenburger look to see how we can create new materials that harness the power of sunlight to produce sustainable energy. Continue »
Mission: Materials Science
Sunlight Oven
Investigate how the atoms and molecules in a material can turn sunlight into heat, and how color can make a difference. Continue »
Mission: Materials Science
Scientists in Action at Zarzar Lab
Scientists Lauren Zarzar and Seong Ik Cheon’s surprising discovery of structural color is now leading them into a whole new field of research. Continue »
Mission: Materials Science
Light and Bubbles
In this mission, you'll look at bubbles in a whole new light – because for some materials, their properties actually depend on the environment around them. Continue »
