OHMC Seminar Series ft. Jacques Ravel
Huck - Main Calendar
The Vaginal Microbiome: A Journey from Discovery to Therapeutics,
Featuring:
Jacques Ravel, Microbiome Medal Recipient, University of Maryland School of Medicine,
Contact:
Mallorie Smith, mqs5394@psu.edu.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - OHMC.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
OHMC Seminar Series ft. Jacques Ravel
One Health Microbiome Center
The Vaginal Microbiome: A Journey from Discovery to Therapeutics,
Featuring:
Jacques Ravel, Microbiome Medal Recipient, University of Maryland School of Medicine,
Contact:
Mallorie Smith, mqs5394@psu.edu.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - OHMC.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Noll Physiological Research Seminar Series ft. Patrick Drew
Huck - Main Calendar
Patrick Drew, Associate Director, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, Professor, Departments of Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Science and Mechanics, and Neurosurgery, Penn State University,
Gut-Brain Hydraulics.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:05 PM.
Noll Physiological Research Seminar Series ft. Patrick Drew
Center for Movement Science and Technology
Patrick Drew, Associate Director, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, Professor, Departments of Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Science and Mechanics, and Neurosurgery, Penn State University,
Gut-Brain Hydraulics.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:05 PM.
Astrobiology Hour: Robert Pappalardo, Europa Clipper and Habitability
Huck - Main Calendar
Astrobiology Hour: Astrobiology Research Seminar Series
Robert Pappalardo, Europa Clipper and Habitability
September 25, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
, Davey Lab 538 or Zoom
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About the Series:
Please join us for the Astrobiology Research Center seminar series in Davey Lab 538 or online Fridays from 12-1 pm.
The student organizing committee has lined up an outstanding series of talks for this semester on the theme of Missions & Space Exploration. You will find both experts on missions (comet interceptors, Europa Clipper, Voyager, Cassini, SunRISE, VERITAS) and space biology (human health in spaceflight, space, planetary environments) in the mix. There will be 4-5 talks in person, including this week’s seminar by our own Jason Wright.
Graduate students can take the seminar for 1 credit (ABIOL 597). Graduate student lunches will be organized for in-person visits from external speakers. .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Astrobiology Hour: Robert Pappalardo, Europa Clipper and Habitability
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Astrobiology Hour: Astrobiology Research Seminar Series
Robert Pappalardo, Europa Clipper and Habitability
September 25, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
, Davey Lab 538 or Zoom
,
About the Series:
Please join us for the Astrobiology Research Center seminar series in Davey Lab 538 or online Fridays from 12-1 pm.
The student organizing committee has lined up an outstanding series of talks for this semester on the theme of Missions & Space Exploration. You will find both experts on missions (comet interceptors, Europa Clipper, Voyager, Cassini, SunRISE, VERITAS) and space biology (human health in spaceflight, space, planetary environments) in the mix. There will be 4-5 talks in person, including this week’s seminar by our own Jason Wright.
Graduate students can take the seminar for 1 credit (ABIOL 597). Graduate student lunches will be organized for in-person visits from external speakers. .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
CIDD Faculty Lunch
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Organization: BIOL, UP - Center - CIDD.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
UP: Millennium Science Complex W201.
Plant Biology Seminar - Yuxin Luo
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Genetic Adaptation of Natural Arabidopsis Populations in Response to Local Environments, Plant Biology Seminar Series
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
September 28, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park
Featuring:
Yuxin Luo, Penn State University,
Abstract: Determining the genetic basis of local adaptation and whether adaptive signals are consistent across spatial scales remains a central problem in evolutionary genomics. Genotype-environment association (GEA) studies are widely used to identify candidate loci under local adaptation but are rarely followed by experimental validation. We tested candidate loci from three GEA studies on drought adaptation in natural Arabidopsis populations using t-DNA knockout lines in laboratory common garden experiments, and found that knockouts of top candidates, wrky38 and lsd1, showed fitness advantages under drought and natural allelic variation consistent with local adaptation along moisture gradients, supporting the… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 108 Wartik Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Plant Biology Seminar - Yuxin Luo
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Genetic Adaptation of Natural Arabidopsis Populations in Response to Local Environments, Plant Biology Seminar Series
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
September 28, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park
Featuring:
Yuxin Luo, Penn State University,
Abstract: Determining the genetic basis of local adaptation and whether adaptive signals are consistent across spatial scales remains a central problem in evolutionary genomics. Genotype-environment association (GEA) studies are widely used to identify candidate loci under local adaptation but are rarely followed by experimental validation. We tested candidate loci from three GEA studies on drought adaptation in natural Arabidopsis populations using t-DNA knockout lines in laboratory common garden experiments, and found that knockouts of top candidates, wrky38 and lsd1, showed fitness advantages under drought and natural allelic variation consistent with local adaptation along moisture gradients, supporting the… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 108 Wartik Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Plant Biology Seminar - Yuxin Luo
Plant Institute
Genetic Adaptation of Natural Arabidopsis Populations in Response to Local Environments, Plant Biology Seminar Series
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
September 28, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park
Featuring:
Yuxin Luo, Penn State University,
Abstract: Determining the genetic basis of local adaptation and whether adaptive signals are consistent across spatial scales remains a central problem in evolutionary genomics. Genotype-environment association (GEA) studies are widely used to identify candidate loci under local adaptation but are rarely followed by experimental validation. We tested candidate loci from three GEA studies on drought adaptation in natural Arabidopsis populations using t-DNA knockout lines in laboratory common garden experiments, and found that knockouts of top candidates, wrky38 and lsd1, showed fitness advantages under drought and natural allelic variation consistent with local adaptation along moisture gradients, supporting the… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 108 Wartik Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Introductory Methods in Mammalian Cell Culture Workshop
Huck - Main Calendar
The Introductory Mammalian Cell Culture workshop is a 3-day, hands-on workshop that provides training in introductory methods in mammalian cell culture. Throughout the course of the workshop, you will learn all the basics needed to grow a cell, such as: proper aseptic techniques and PPE protocols, general cell cycle related to cell culture and cell growth, growth curve and cell division, splitting cells, feeding cells, essential cell culture techniques for suspension and adherent cells, and cryopreservation and recovery. This Fall 2026 Semester, the workshop will be offered twice; you can choose to attend either session 1 or session 2. The event is open to all Penn State students, faculty, and staff – no prior experience is needed, so all levels of expertise are welcome. You will be required to complete all assigned CITI/LRN training courses to participate in the workshop. Register for Session 2 by clicking here, Price: $50/person, Dates: Session 2, 9/29/26: Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm, 9/30/26:… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Sartorius Cell Culture Facility. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB. Registration Link: https://register.outreach.psu.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=33779782.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Introductory Methods in Mammalian Cell Culture Workshop
Huck Core Facilities
The Introductory Mammalian Cell Culture workshop is a 3-day, hands-on workshop that provides training in introductory methods in mammalian cell culture. Throughout the course of the workshop, you will learn all the basics needed to grow a cell, such as: proper aseptic techniques and PPE protocols, general cell cycle related to cell culture and cell growth, growth curve and cell division, splitting cells, feeding cells, essential cell culture techniques for suspension and adherent cells, and cryopreservation and recovery. This Fall 2026 Semester, the workshop will be offered twice; you can choose to attend either session 1 or session 2. The event is open to all Penn State students, faculty, and staff – no prior experience is needed, so all levels of expertise are welcome. You will be required to complete all assigned CITI/LRN training courses to participate in the workshop. Register for Session 2 by clicking here, Price: $50/person, Dates: Session 2, 9/29/26: Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm, 9/30/26:… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Sartorius Cell Culture Facility. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB. Registration Link: https://register.outreach.psu.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=33779782.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Introductory Methods in Mammalian Cell Culture Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology
The Introductory Mammalian Cell Culture workshop is a 3-day, hands-on workshop that provides training in introductory methods in mammalian cell culture. Throughout the course of the workshop, you will learn all the basics needed to grow a cell, such as: proper aseptic techniques and PPE protocols, general cell cycle related to cell culture and cell growth, growth curve and cell division, splitting cells, feeding cells, essential cell culture techniques for suspension and adherent cells, and cryopreservation and recovery. This Fall 2026 Semester, the workshop will be offered twice; you can choose to attend either session 1 or session 2. The event is open to all Penn State students, faculty, and staff – no prior experience is needed, so all levels of expertise are welcome. You will be required to complete all assigned CITI/LRN training courses to participate in the workshop. Register for Session 2 by clicking here, Price: $50/person, Dates: Session 2, 9/29/26: Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm, 9/30/26:… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Sartorius Cell Culture Facility. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB. Registration Link: https://register.outreach.psu.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=33779782.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Millennium Café
Huck - Main Calendar
The Millennium Café
Tuesdays
, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
, 3rd-floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex building
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Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two < 10-minute interdisciplinary talks.
Visit the Millennium Cafe website for updated weekly speakers!
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Millennium Café
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
The Millennium Café
Tuesdays
, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
, 3rd-floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex building
,
Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two < 10-minute interdisciplinary talks.
Visit the Millennium Cafe website for updated weekly speakers!
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Genesis BioTech Open Office Hours
Huck - Main Calendar
BioTech Faculty and Staff Zoom Office Hours:
September 2; 9:00 am -10:00 am
, September 17; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
, September 29; 11:00 am -12:00 pm
,
By Appointment: E-mail Camelia or Brittany.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Genesis BioTech Open Office Hours
Neuroscience Institute
BioTech Faculty and Staff Zoom Office Hours:
September 2; 9:00 am -10:00 am
, September 17; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
, September 29; 11:00 am -12:00 pm
,
By Appointment: E-mail Camelia or Brittany.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Genesis BioTech Open Office Hours
Plant Institute
BioTech Faculty and Staff Zoom Office Hours:
September 2; 9:00 am -10:00 am
, September 17; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
, September 29; 11:00 am -12:00 pm
,
By Appointment: E-mail Camelia or Brittany.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Genesis BioTech Open Office Hours
One Health Microbiome Center
BioTech Faculty and Staff Zoom Office Hours:
September 2; 9:00 am -10:00 am
, September 17; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
, September 29; 11:00 am -12:00 pm
,
By Appointment: E-mail Camelia or Brittany.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Genesis BioTech Open Office Hours
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology
BioTech Faculty and Staff Zoom Office Hours:
September 2; 9:00 am -10:00 am
, September 17; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
, September 29; 11:00 am -12:00 pm
,
By Appointment: E-mail Camelia or Brittany.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Genesis BioTech Open Office Hours
Center for Movement Science and Technology
BioTech Faculty and Staff Zoom Office Hours:
September 2; 9:00 am -10:00 am
, September 17; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
, September 29; 11:00 am -12:00 pm
,
By Appointment: E-mail Camelia or Brittany.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Genesis BioTech Open Office Hours
Center for Mathematical Biology
BioTech Faculty and Staff Zoom Office Hours:
September 2; 9:00 am -10:00 am
, September 17; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
, September 29; 11:00 am -12:00 pm
,
By Appointment: E-mail Camelia or Brittany.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Genesis BioTech Open Office Hours
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
BioTech Faculty and Staff Zoom Office Hours:
September 2; 9:00 am -10:00 am
, September 17; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
, September 29; 11:00 am -12:00 pm
,
By Appointment: E-mail Camelia or Brittany.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Genesis BioTech Open Office Hours
Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
BioTech Faculty and Staff Zoom Office Hours:
September 2; 9:00 am -10:00 am
, September 17; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
, September 29; 11:00 am -12:00 pm
,
By Appointment: E-mail Camelia or Brittany.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Genesis BioTech Open Office Hours
Center for Biorenewables
BioTech Faculty and Staff Zoom Office Hours:
September 2; 9:00 am -10:00 am
, September 17; 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
, September 29; 11:00 am -12:00 pm
,
By Appointment: E-mail Camelia or Brittany.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mathematical Structure in Data: Topology, Geometry, and Applications
Huck - Main Calendar
Modern scientific data are often represented in very high-dimensional spaces, even when the underlying phenomena possess low-dimensional geometric or topological structure. Discovering and exploiting such structure is therefore a central challenge in modern data science and the mathematical sciences.
The conference Mathematical Structure in Data: Topology, Geometry, and Applications will bring together researchers developing mathematical methods for identifying and analyzing structure in data. Topics include manifold learning, topological data analysis, geometric and spectral methods, and related approaches that reveal the underlying organization of complex data sets. By fostering interactions among applied mathematicians, data scientists, and scientists from a variety of application areas, the conference aims to promote new collaborations and highlight common mathematical principles underlying modern data analysis.
Organization: UP - Dept - MATH, MATH, UP - Center - CMB, UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
UP: McAllister Bldg 114.
Mathematical Structure in Data: Topology, Geometry, and Applications
Center for Mathematical Biology
Modern scientific data are often represented in very high-dimensional spaces, even when the underlying phenomena possess low-dimensional geometric or topological structure. Discovering and exploiting such structure is therefore a central challenge in modern data science and the mathematical sciences.
The conference Mathematical Structure in Data: Topology, Geometry, and Applications will bring together researchers developing mathematical methods for identifying and analyzing structure in data. Topics include manifold learning, topological data analysis, geometric and spectral methods, and related approaches that reveal the underlying organization of complex data sets. By fostering interactions among applied mathematicians, data scientists, and scientists from a variety of application areas, the conference aims to promote new collaborations and highlight common mathematical principles underlying modern data analysis.
Organization: UP - Dept - MATH, MATH, UP - Center - CMB, UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
UP: McAllister Bldg 114.
Introductory Methods in Mammalian Cell Culture Workshop
Huck - Main Calendar
The Introductory Mammalian Cell Culture workshop is a 3-day, hands-on workshop that provides training in introductory methods in mammalian cell culture. Throughout the course of the workshop, you will learn all the basics needed to grow a cell, such as: proper aseptic techniques and PPE protocols, general cell cycle related to cell culture and cell growth, growth curve and cell division, splitting cells, feeding cells, essential cell culture techniques for suspension and adherent cells, and cryopreservation and recovery. This Fall 2026 Semester, the workshop will be offered twice; you can choose to attend either session 1 or session 2. The event is open to all Penn State students, faculty, and staff – no prior experience is needed, so all levels of expertise are welcome. You will be required to complete all assigned CITI/LRN training courses to participate in the workshop. Register for Session 2 by clicking here, Price: $50/person, Dates: Session 2, 9/29/26: Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm, 9/30/26:… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Sartorius Cell Culture Facility. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB. Registration Link: https://register.outreach.psu.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=33779782.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Introductory Methods in Mammalian Cell Culture Workshop
Huck Core Facilities
The Introductory Mammalian Cell Culture workshop is a 3-day, hands-on workshop that provides training in introductory methods in mammalian cell culture. Throughout the course of the workshop, you will learn all the basics needed to grow a cell, such as: proper aseptic techniques and PPE protocols, general cell cycle related to cell culture and cell growth, growth curve and cell division, splitting cells, feeding cells, essential cell culture techniques for suspension and adherent cells, and cryopreservation and recovery. This Fall 2026 Semester, the workshop will be offered twice; you can choose to attend either session 1 or session 2. The event is open to all Penn State students, faculty, and staff – no prior experience is needed, so all levels of expertise are welcome. You will be required to complete all assigned CITI/LRN training courses to participate in the workshop. Register for Session 2 by clicking here, Price: $50/person, Dates: Session 2, 9/29/26: Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm, 9/30/26:… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Sartorius Cell Culture Facility. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB. Registration Link: https://register.outreach.psu.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=33779782.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Introductory Methods in Mammalian Cell Culture Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology
The Introductory Mammalian Cell Culture workshop is a 3-day, hands-on workshop that provides training in introductory methods in mammalian cell culture. Throughout the course of the workshop, you will learn all the basics needed to grow a cell, such as: proper aseptic techniques and PPE protocols, general cell cycle related to cell culture and cell growth, growth curve and cell division, splitting cells, feeding cells, essential cell culture techniques for suspension and adherent cells, and cryopreservation and recovery. This Fall 2026 Semester, the workshop will be offered twice; you can choose to attend either session 1 or session 2. The event is open to all Penn State students, faculty, and staff – no prior experience is needed, so all levels of expertise are welcome. You will be required to complete all assigned CITI/LRN training courses to participate in the workshop. Register for Session 2 by clicking here, Price: $50/person, Dates: Session 2, 9/29/26: Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm, 9/30/26:… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Sartorius Cell Culture Facility. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB. Registration Link: https://register.outreach.psu.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=33779782.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day
Huck - Main Calendar
Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day
September 30, 2026
, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
, 501 Wartik Laboratory
,
The Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day brings together Penn State students, faculty, and staff who are involved in or interested in bioinformatics methods development. The event provides a dedicated forum to share new computational, statistical, and algorithmic advances while fostering collaboration across departments and research areas.
This community-focused gathering highlights ongoing work in methodological research and encourages open discussion between developers and users of bioinformatics tools.
Learn more and register by visiting the Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day website.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day
September 30, 2026
, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
, 501 Wartik Laboratory
,
The Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day brings together Penn State students, faculty, and staff who are involved in or interested in bioinformatics methods development. The event provides a dedicated forum to share new computational, statistical, and algorithmic advances while fostering collaboration across departments and research areas.
This community-focused gathering highlights ongoing work in methodological research and encourages open discussion between developers and users of bioinformatics tools.
Learn more and register by visiting the Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day website.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day
Huck Core Facilities
Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day
September 30, 2026
, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
, 501 Wartik Laboratory
,
The Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day brings together Penn State students, faculty, and staff who are involved in or interested in bioinformatics methods development. The event provides a dedicated forum to share new computational, statistical, and algorithmic advances while fostering collaboration across departments and research areas.
This community-focused gathering highlights ongoing work in methodological research and encourages open discussion between developers and users of bioinformatics tools.
Learn more and register by visiting the Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day website.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day
Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day
September 30, 2026
, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
, 501 Wartik Laboratory
,
The Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day brings together Penn State students, faculty, and staff who are involved in or interested in bioinformatics methods development. The event provides a dedicated forum to share new computational, statistical, and algorithmic advances while fostering collaboration across departments and research areas.
This community-focused gathering highlights ongoing work in methodological research and encourages open discussion between developers and users of bioinformatics tools.
Learn more and register by visiting the Bioinformatics Method Developers Community Day website.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Mathematical Structure in Data: Topology, Geometry, and Applications
Huck - Main Calendar
Modern scientific data are often represented in very high-dimensional spaces, even when the underlying phenomena possess low-dimensional geometric or topological structure. Discovering and exploiting such structure is therefore a central challenge in modern data science and the mathematical sciences.
The conference Mathematical Structure in Data: Topology, Geometry, and Applications will bring together researchers developing mathematical methods for identifying and analyzing structure in data. Topics include manifold learning, topological data analysis, geometric and spectral methods, and related approaches that reveal the underlying organization of complex data sets. By fostering interactions among applied mathematicians, data scientists, and scientists from a variety of application areas, the conference aims to promote new collaborations and highlight common mathematical principles underlying modern data analysis.
Organization: UP - Dept - MATH, MATH, UP - Center - CMB, UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
UP: McAllister Bldg 114.
Mathematical Structure in Data: Topology, Geometry, and Applications
Center for Mathematical Biology
Modern scientific data are often represented in very high-dimensional spaces, even when the underlying phenomena possess low-dimensional geometric or topological structure. Discovering and exploiting such structure is therefore a central challenge in modern data science and the mathematical sciences.
The conference Mathematical Structure in Data: Topology, Geometry, and Applications will bring together researchers developing mathematical methods for identifying and analyzing structure in data. Topics include manifold learning, topological data analysis, geometric and spectral methods, and related approaches that reveal the underlying organization of complex data sets. By fostering interactions among applied mathematicians, data scientists, and scientists from a variety of application areas, the conference aims to promote new collaborations and highlight common mathematical principles underlying modern data analysis.
Organization: UP - Dept - MATH, MATH, UP - Center - CMB, UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
UP: McAllister Bldg 114.
Introductory Methods in Mammalian Cell Culture Workshop
Huck - Main Calendar
The Introductory Mammalian Cell Culture workshop is a 3-day, hands-on workshop that provides training in introductory methods in mammalian cell culture. Throughout the course of the workshop, you will learn all the basics needed to grow a cell, such as: proper aseptic techniques and PPE protocols, general cell cycle related to cell culture and cell growth, growth curve and cell division, splitting cells, feeding cells, essential cell culture techniques for suspension and adherent cells, and cryopreservation and recovery. This Fall 2026 Semester, the workshop will be offered twice; you can choose to attend either session 1 or session 2. The event is open to all Penn State students, faculty, and staff – no prior experience is needed, so all levels of expertise are welcome. You will be required to complete all assigned CITI/LRN training courses to participate in the workshop. Register for Session 2 by clicking here, Price: $50/person, Dates: Session 2, 9/29/26: Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm, 9/30/26:… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Sartorius Cell Culture Facility. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB. Registration Link: https://register.outreach.psu.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=33779782.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Introductory Methods in Mammalian Cell Culture Workshop
Huck Core Facilities
The Introductory Mammalian Cell Culture workshop is a 3-day, hands-on workshop that provides training in introductory methods in mammalian cell culture. Throughout the course of the workshop, you will learn all the basics needed to grow a cell, such as: proper aseptic techniques and PPE protocols, general cell cycle related to cell culture and cell growth, growth curve and cell division, splitting cells, feeding cells, essential cell culture techniques for suspension and adherent cells, and cryopreservation and recovery. This Fall 2026 Semester, the workshop will be offered twice; you can choose to attend either session 1 or session 2. The event is open to all Penn State students, faculty, and staff – no prior experience is needed, so all levels of expertise are welcome. You will be required to complete all assigned CITI/LRN training courses to participate in the workshop. Register for Session 2 by clicking here, Price: $50/person, Dates: Session 2, 9/29/26: Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm, 9/30/26:… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Sartorius Cell Culture Facility. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB. Registration Link: https://register.outreach.psu.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=33779782.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Introductory Methods in Mammalian Cell Culture Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology
The Introductory Mammalian Cell Culture workshop is a 3-day, hands-on workshop that provides training in introductory methods in mammalian cell culture. Throughout the course of the workshop, you will learn all the basics needed to grow a cell, such as: proper aseptic techniques and PPE protocols, general cell cycle related to cell culture and cell growth, growth curve and cell division, splitting cells, feeding cells, essential cell culture techniques for suspension and adherent cells, and cryopreservation and recovery. This Fall 2026 Semester, the workshop will be offered twice; you can choose to attend either session 1 or session 2. The event is open to all Penn State students, faculty, and staff – no prior experience is needed, so all levels of expertise are welcome. You will be required to complete all assigned CITI/LRN training courses to participate in the workshop. Register for Session 2 by clicking here, Price: $50/person, Dates: Session 2, 9/29/26: Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm, 9/30/26:… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Sartorius Cell Culture Facility. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB. Registration Link: https://register.outreach.psu.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=33779782.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
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CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck Core Facilities
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Seminar Series, ft. David Lampe
Huck - Main Calendar
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Featured speaker: David Lampe of Duquesne University,
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring Neeraji Gandhi
Huck - Main Calendar
Behavioral features and neural correlates of target motion and interceptive saccades
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 1, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: Neeraji Gandhi, University of Pittsburgh,
Abstract: Interception of a moving object presents a significant challenge for the nervous system. Its continuous motion produces a lagged representation of its spatial location in the brain because retinal signals relayed to motor neurons traverse through diverse pathways with varying integration times, conduction speeds, and synaptic delays. The brain therefore must rely on its ability to estimate the object’s instantaneous location. Saccades are an effective motor system to study interception. I will present the results of two studies. (1) In humans producing interceptive saccades to a target moving along the perimeter of a circle, saccade endpoint distribution, saccade error, latency, and pursuit gain vary systematically with target speed,… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CIDD Seminar Series, ft. David Lampe
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Featured speaker: David Lampe of Duquesne University,
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring Neeraji Gandhi
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Behavioral features and neural correlates of target motion and interceptive saccades
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 1, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: Neeraji Gandhi, University of Pittsburgh,
Abstract: Interception of a moving object presents a significant challenge for the nervous system. Its continuous motion produces a lagged representation of its spatial location in the brain because retinal signals relayed to motor neurons traverse through diverse pathways with varying integration times, conduction speeds, and synaptic delays. The brain therefore must rely on its ability to estimate the object’s instantaneous location. Saccades are an effective motor system to study interception. I will present the results of two studies. (1) In humans producing interceptive saccades to a target moving along the perimeter of a circle, saccade endpoint distribution, saccade error, latency, and pursuit gain vary systematically with target speed,… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring Neeraji Gandhi
Neuroscience Institute
Behavioral features and neural correlates of target motion and interceptive saccades
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 1, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: Neeraji Gandhi, University of Pittsburgh,
Abstract: Interception of a moving object presents a significant challenge for the nervous system. Its continuous motion produces a lagged representation of its spatial location in the brain because retinal signals relayed to motor neurons traverse through diverse pathways with varying integration times, conduction speeds, and synaptic delays. The brain therefore must rely on its ability to estimate the object’s instantaneous location. Saccades are an effective motor system to study interception. I will present the results of two studies. (1) In humans producing interceptive saccades to a target moving along the perimeter of a circle, saccade endpoint distribution, saccade error, latency, and pursuit gain vary systematically with target speed,… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring Neeraji Gandhi
Center for Molecular Investigation of Neurological Disorders
Behavioral features and neural correlates of target motion and interceptive saccades
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 1, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: Neeraji Gandhi, University of Pittsburgh,
Abstract: Interception of a moving object presents a significant challenge for the nervous system. Its continuous motion produces a lagged representation of its spatial location in the brain because retinal signals relayed to motor neurons traverse through diverse pathways with varying integration times, conduction speeds, and synaptic delays. The brain therefore must rely on its ability to estimate the object’s instantaneous location. Saccades are an effective motor system to study interception. I will present the results of two studies. (1) In humans producing interceptive saccades to a target moving along the perimeter of a circle, saccade endpoint distribution, saccade error, latency, and pursuit gain vary systematically with target speed,… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CIDD Seminar Series, ft. David Lampe
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Featured speaker: David Lampe of Duquesne University,
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CRRB Monthly Networking Meeting
Huck - Main Calendar
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
UP: Millennium Science Complex W201.
CRRB Monthly Networking Meeting
Center for Root and Rhizosphere Biology
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
UP: Millennium Science Complex W201.
OHMC Seminar Series ft. Jeremiah Faith
Huck - Main Calendar
Live Microbial Therapeutics for Infectious and Inflammatory Disease,
Featuring:
Jeremiah Faith, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,
Contact:
Mallorie Smith, mqs5394@psu.edu.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - OHMC.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
OHMC Seminar Series ft. Jeremiah Faith
One Health Microbiome Center
Live Microbial Therapeutics for Infectious and Inflammatory Disease,
Featuring:
Jeremiah Faith, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,
Contact:
Mallorie Smith, mqs5394@psu.edu.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - OHMC.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Astrobiology Hour: Linda Spilker, Voyager and Cassini Missions
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Astrobiology Hour: Astrobiology Research Seminar Series
Linda Spilker, Voyager and Cassini Missions
October 2, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
, Davey Lab 538 or Zoom
,
About the Series:
Please join us for the Astrobiology Research Center seminar series in Davey Lab 538 or online Fridays from 12-1 pm.
The student organizing committee has lined up an outstanding series of talks for this semester on the theme of Missions & Space Exploration. You will find both experts on missions (comet interceptors, Europa Clipper, Voyager, Cassini, SunRISE, VERITAS) and space biology (human health in spaceflight, space, planetary environments) in the mix. There will be 4-5 talks in person, including this week’s seminar by our own Jason Wright.
Graduate students can take the seminar for 1 credit (ABIOL 597). Graduate student lunches will be organized for in-person visits from external speakers. .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Astrobiology Hour: Linda Spilker, Voyager and Cassini Missions
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Astrobiology Hour: Astrobiology Research Seminar Series
Linda Spilker, Voyager and Cassini Missions
October 2, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
, Davey Lab 538 or Zoom
,
About the Series:
Please join us for the Astrobiology Research Center seminar series in Davey Lab 538 or online Fridays from 12-1 pm.
The student organizing committee has lined up an outstanding series of talks for this semester on the theme of Missions & Space Exploration. You will find both experts on missions (comet interceptors, Europa Clipper, Voyager, Cassini, SunRISE, VERITAS) and space biology (human health in spaceflight, space, planetary environments) in the mix. There will be 4-5 talks in person, including this week’s seminar by our own Jason Wright.
Graduate students can take the seminar for 1 credit (ABIOL 597). Graduate student lunches will be organized for in-person visits from external speakers. .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Virology @ Penn State
Huck - Main Calendar
Virology@PSU is a series of monthly talks about virus-science at Penn State.
This month's featured speakers:
Victoria Brady (Anand Lab)
, Neela Yennawar (Huck BMI/Xray Core).
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): W-203 Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Action Club: Interactive Seminars in Motor Control & Coordination
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*Jean -Jacques Orban de Xivry, Associate Professor, Movement Control & Neuroplasticity Research Group, KU Leuven
Cerebellar functions and organization are resilient to aging.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory or Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.
Action Club: Interactive Seminars in Motor Control & Coordination
Center for Movement Science and Technology
*Jean -Jacques Orban de Xivry, Associate Professor, Movement Control & Neuroplasticity Research Group, KU Leuven
Cerebellar functions and organization are resilient to aging.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory or Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.
CIDD Faculty Lunch
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Organization: BIOL, UP - Center - CIDD.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
UP: Millennium Science Complex W201.
Plant Biology Seminar - John Lovell
Huck - Main Calendar
Detecting and deploying adaptive variation in complex plant pan-genomes
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
Co-sponsored by the Schatz Center for Tree Molecular Genetics,
October 5, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park
Featuring:
John Lovell, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology,
Abstract: Multiple reference genomes aggregated into single queryable resources (i.e. 'pangenomes') are rapidly becoming powerful foundations for population, evolutionary and quantitative genetics. Looking forward, it is clear that there are tremendous opportunities, but also methodological challenges, to leverage the diversity represented in pangenome resources, especially with complex variants that are typically invisible to most bioinformatic tools. Here, I discuss our efforts to build pengenome-anchored methods to test evolutionary and trait discovery hypotheses, then describe results at several challenging loci across the diversity of flowering plants, including… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 108 Wartik Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Plant Biology Seminar - John Lovell
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Detecting and deploying adaptive variation in complex plant pan-genomes
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
Co-sponsored by the Schatz Center for Tree Molecular Genetics,
October 5, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park
Featuring:
John Lovell, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology,
Abstract: Multiple reference genomes aggregated into single queryable resources (i.e. 'pangenomes') are rapidly becoming powerful foundations for population, evolutionary and quantitative genetics. Looking forward, it is clear that there are tremendous opportunities, but also methodological challenges, to leverage the diversity represented in pangenome resources, especially with complex variants that are typically invisible to most bioinformatic tools. Here, I discuss our efforts to build pengenome-anchored methods to test evolutionary and trait discovery hypotheses, then describe results at several challenging loci across the diversity of flowering plants, including… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 108 Wartik Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Plant Biology Seminar - John Lovell
Plant Institute
Detecting and deploying adaptive variation in complex plant pan-genomes
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
Co-sponsored by the Schatz Center for Tree Molecular Genetics,
October 5, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park
Featuring:
John Lovell, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology,
Abstract: Multiple reference genomes aggregated into single queryable resources (i.e. 'pangenomes') are rapidly becoming powerful foundations for population, evolutionary and quantitative genetics. Looking forward, it is clear that there are tremendous opportunities, but also methodological challenges, to leverage the diversity represented in pangenome resources, especially with complex variants that are typically invisible to most bioinformatic tools. Here, I discuss our efforts to build pengenome-anchored methods to test evolutionary and trait discovery hypotheses, then describe results at several challenging loci across the diversity of flowering plants, including… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 108 Wartik Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Millennium Café
Huck - Main Calendar
The Millennium Café
Tuesdays
, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
, 3rd-floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex building
,
Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two < 10-minute interdisciplinary talks.
Visit the Millennium Cafe website for updated weekly speakers!
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Millennium Café
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
The Millennium Café
Tuesdays
, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
, 3rd-floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex building
,
Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two < 10-minute interdisciplinary talks.
Visit the Millennium Cafe website for updated weekly speakers!
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Illumina: Lunch and Learn
Huck - Main Calendar
Join the Genomics Core Facility and Illumina for a Lunch and Learn session on multiomics, including workflows that combine novel library preparation, high-throughput sequencing, and advanced data analysis into unified platforms.
, Schedule: Seminar, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Office hours, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Lunch will be provided,
Registration is required,
Featured Speaker, Robert Dowden, Senior Sequencing Specialist, Illumina.
Organization: UP - Institute - GSI, UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
UP: Millennium Science Complex W203.
Illumina: Lunch and Learn
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Join the Genomics Core Facility and Illumina for a Lunch and Learn session on multiomics, including workflows that combine novel library preparation, high-throughput sequencing, and advanced data analysis into unified platforms.
, Schedule: Seminar, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Office hours, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Lunch will be provided,
Registration is required,
Featured Speaker, Robert Dowden, Senior Sequencing Specialist, Illumina.
Organization: UP - Institute - GSI, UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
UP: Millennium Science Complex W203.
Illumina: Lunch and Learn
Huck Core Facilities
Join the Genomics Core Facility and Illumina for a Lunch and Learn session on multiomics, including workflows that combine novel library preparation, high-throughput sequencing, and advanced data analysis into unified platforms.
, Schedule: Seminar, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Office hours, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Lunch will be provided,
Registration is required,
Featured Speaker, Robert Dowden, Senior Sequencing Specialist, Illumina.
Organization: UP - Institute - GSI, UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
UP: Millennium Science Complex W203.
COEIB Downstream Processing Workshop
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Downstream Processing Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology, Zoom, Price: $699/person (covers all four sessions),
Register for Downstream Processing Workshop, Dates: Wednesday, 10/07/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/14/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/21/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm,
Featuring:
Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB), the Downstream Processing workshop is a virtual workshop, held over three Wednesdays, focusing on a range of downstream processes.
In this course, we will cover topics such as the development of process flow diagrams for product purification, bioprocessing unit operations, centrifugation, chromatography, and more!
Participants will have the opportunity to reinforce these topics through active learning, by engaging in case study experiments and data analysis guided by our expert instructors.
Contact
COEIB Admin, coeib@psu.edu,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
COEIB Downstream Processing Workshop
Huck Core Facilities
Downstream Processing Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology, Zoom, Price: $699/person (covers all four sessions),
Register for Downstream Processing Workshop, Dates: Wednesday, 10/07/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/14/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/21/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm,
Featuring:
Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB), the Downstream Processing workshop is a virtual workshop, held over three Wednesdays, focusing on a range of downstream processes.
In this course, we will cover topics such as the development of process flow diagrams for product purification, bioprocessing unit operations, centrifugation, chromatography, and more!
Participants will have the opportunity to reinforce these topics through active learning, by engaging in case study experiments and data analysis guided by our expert instructors.
Contact
COEIB Admin, coeib@psu.edu,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
COEIB Downstream Processing Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology
Downstream Processing Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology, Zoom, Price: $699/person (covers all four sessions),
Register for Downstream Processing Workshop, Dates: Wednesday, 10/07/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/14/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/21/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm,
Featuring:
Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB), the Downstream Processing workshop is a virtual workshop, held over three Wednesdays, focusing on a range of downstream processes.
In this course, we will cover topics such as the development of process flow diagrams for product purification, bioprocessing unit operations, centrifugation, chromatography, and more!
Participants will have the opportunity to reinforce these topics through active learning, by engaging in case study experiments and data analysis guided by our expert instructors.
Contact
COEIB Admin, coeib@psu.edu,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting
Huck - Main Calendar
Monthly Cryo-EM User Group Meeting,
W203, Millennium Science Complex.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
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CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck Core Facilities
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Seminar Series, ft. Lyric Bartholomay
Huck - Main Calendar
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Featured speaker: Lyric Bartholomay of the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring William Nobis
Huck - Main Calendar
Forebrain–Brainstem Circuits in Seizure-Induced Respiratory Dysfunction and Sudden Death
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 8, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: William Nobis, Vanderbilt University Medical Center,
Abstract: Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) represents the leading cause of death in patients with refractory epilepsy, thought to be precipitated by respiratory arrest. While breathing rhythmogenesis is canonically coordinated by brainstem central pattern generators, descending forebrain limbic networks exert potent top-down control over respiratory centers. This talk details how seizure activity activates extended amygdala circuits—particularly the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis—to alter downstream brainstem respiratory nuclei and depress ventilatory drive. Integrating cellular electrophysiology, circuit tracing, and plethysmography across translational animal models alongside human neurophysiology, we illustrate how… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CIDD Seminar Series, ft. Lyric Bartholomay
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Featured speaker: Lyric Bartholomay of the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring William Nobis
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Forebrain–Brainstem Circuits in Seizure-Induced Respiratory Dysfunction and Sudden Death
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 8, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: William Nobis, Vanderbilt University Medical Center,
Abstract: Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) represents the leading cause of death in patients with refractory epilepsy, thought to be precipitated by respiratory arrest. While breathing rhythmogenesis is canonically coordinated by brainstem central pattern generators, descending forebrain limbic networks exert potent top-down control over respiratory centers. This talk details how seizure activity activates extended amygdala circuits—particularly the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis—to alter downstream brainstem respiratory nuclei and depress ventilatory drive. Integrating cellular electrophysiology, circuit tracing, and plethysmography across translational animal models alongside human neurophysiology, we illustrate how… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring William Nobis
Neuroscience Institute
Forebrain–Brainstem Circuits in Seizure-Induced Respiratory Dysfunction and Sudden Death
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 8, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: William Nobis, Vanderbilt University Medical Center,
Abstract: Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) represents the leading cause of death in patients with refractory epilepsy, thought to be precipitated by respiratory arrest. While breathing rhythmogenesis is canonically coordinated by brainstem central pattern generators, descending forebrain limbic networks exert potent top-down control over respiratory centers. This talk details how seizure activity activates extended amygdala circuits—particularly the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis—to alter downstream brainstem respiratory nuclei and depress ventilatory drive. Integrating cellular electrophysiology, circuit tracing, and plethysmography across translational animal models alongside human neurophysiology, we illustrate how… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring William Nobis
Center for Molecular Investigation of Neurological Disorders
Forebrain–Brainstem Circuits in Seizure-Induced Respiratory Dysfunction and Sudden Death
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 8, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: William Nobis, Vanderbilt University Medical Center,
Abstract: Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) represents the leading cause of death in patients with refractory epilepsy, thought to be precipitated by respiratory arrest. While breathing rhythmogenesis is canonically coordinated by brainstem central pattern generators, descending forebrain limbic networks exert potent top-down control over respiratory centers. This talk details how seizure activity activates extended amygdala circuits—particularly the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis—to alter downstream brainstem respiratory nuclei and depress ventilatory drive. Integrating cellular electrophysiology, circuit tracing, and plethysmography across translational animal models alongside human neurophysiology, we illustrate how… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CIDD Seminar Series, ft. Lyric Bartholomay
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Featured speaker: Lyric Bartholomay of the University of Wisconsin-Madison,
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kinesiology 590: Colloquium ft. Panteleimon Ekkekakis
Huck - Main Calendar
Panteleimon Ekkekakis, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University,
Affective Responses to Physical Activity: 35-year Progress Report to Date.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 3:05 PM – 4:20 PM.
Kinesiology 590: Colloquium ft. Panteleimon Ekkekakis
Center for Movement Science and Technology
Panteleimon Ekkekakis, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University,
Affective Responses to Physical Activity: 35-year Progress Report to Date.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 3:05 PM – 4:20 PM.
OHMC Seminar Series ft. Josh Kellogg
Huck - Main Calendar
Cool Greens: Botanical Natural Products to Improve Human Health,
Featuring:
Josh Kellogg, Penn State University,
Contact:
Mallorie Smith, mqs5394@psu.edu.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - OHMC.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
OHMC Seminar Series ft. Josh Kellogg
One Health Microbiome Center
Cool Greens: Botanical Natural Products to Improve Human Health,
Featuring:
Josh Kellogg, Penn State University,
Contact:
Mallorie Smith, mqs5394@psu.edu.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - OHMC.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Astrobiology Hour: Jim Pawelczyk, Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars (in person)
Huck - Main Calendar
Astrobiology Hour: Astrobiology Research Seminar Series
Jim Pawelczyk, Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars (in person)
October 9, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
, Davey Lab 538 or Zoom
,
About the Series:
Please join us for the Astrobiology Research Center seminar series in Davey Lab 538 or online Fridays from 12-1 pm.
The student organizing committee has lined up an outstanding series of talks for this semester on the theme of Missions & Space Exploration. You will find both experts on missions (comet interceptors, Europa Clipper, Voyager, Cassini, SunRISE, VERITAS) and space biology (human health in spaceflight, space, planetary environments) in the mix. There will be 4-5 talks in person, including this week’s seminar by our own Jason Wright.
Graduate students can take the seminar for 1 credit (ABIOL 597). Graduate student lunches will be organized for in-person visits from external speakers. .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Astrobiology Hour: Jim Pawelczyk, Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars (in person)
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Astrobiology Hour: Astrobiology Research Seminar Series
Jim Pawelczyk, Science Strategy for the Human Exploration of Mars (in person)
October 9, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
, Davey Lab 538 or Zoom
,
About the Series:
Please join us for the Astrobiology Research Center seminar series in Davey Lab 538 or online Fridays from 12-1 pm.
The student organizing committee has lined up an outstanding series of talks for this semester on the theme of Missions & Space Exploration. You will find both experts on missions (comet interceptors, Europa Clipper, Voyager, Cassini, SunRISE, VERITAS) and space biology (human health in spaceflight, space, planetary environments) in the mix. There will be 4-5 talks in person, including this week’s seminar by our own Jason Wright.
Graduate students can take the seminar for 1 credit (ABIOL 597). Graduate student lunches will be organized for in-person visits from external speakers. .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Action Club: Interactive Seminars in Motor Control & Coordination
Huck - Main Calendar
Baxi Chong, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory or Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.
Action Club: Interactive Seminars in Motor Control & Coordination
Center for Movement Science and Technology
Baxi Chong, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory or Zoom. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.
CIDD Faculty Lunch
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Organization: BIOL, UP - Center - CIDD.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
UP: Millennium Science Complex W201.
Plant Biology Seminar - Rishi Ravichandran
Huck - Main Calendar
Dual Biofortification of Iron and Zinc in Microgreens using Agronomic Strategies
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
October 12, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park
Featuring:
Rishi Ravichandran, Penn State University,
Abstract: Iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) are essential micronutrients required for sustaining healthy growth and development in plants and humans alike. However, Fe and Zn deficiencies are among the most prevalent micronutrient deficiencies worldwide and pose a significant threat to human health. Food-based interventions can greatly help in improving the dietary intake of these minerals. Agronomic biofortification is a rapid, straightforward, and effective strategy that can be used to produce plant-based foods enriched with both Fe and Zn, using approaches like fertigation or foliar fertilization. Microgreens are nutrient-dense leafy vegetables that are well-suited for Fe and Zn biofortification as they inherently contain low levels of… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 108 Wartik Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Plant Biology Seminar - Rishi Ravichandran
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Dual Biofortification of Iron and Zinc in Microgreens using Agronomic Strategies
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
October 12, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park
Featuring:
Rishi Ravichandran, Penn State University,
Abstract: Iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) are essential micronutrients required for sustaining healthy growth and development in plants and humans alike. However, Fe and Zn deficiencies are among the most prevalent micronutrient deficiencies worldwide and pose a significant threat to human health. Food-based interventions can greatly help in improving the dietary intake of these minerals. Agronomic biofortification is a rapid, straightforward, and effective strategy that can be used to produce plant-based foods enriched with both Fe and Zn, using approaches like fertigation or foliar fertilization. Microgreens are nutrient-dense leafy vegetables that are well-suited for Fe and Zn biofortification as they inherently contain low levels of… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 108 Wartik Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Plant Biology Seminar - Rishi Ravichandran
Plant Institute
Dual Biofortification of Iron and Zinc in Microgreens using Agronomic Strategies
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
October 12, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park
Featuring:
Rishi Ravichandran, Penn State University,
Abstract: Iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) are essential micronutrients required for sustaining healthy growth and development in plants and humans alike. However, Fe and Zn deficiencies are among the most prevalent micronutrient deficiencies worldwide and pose a significant threat to human health. Food-based interventions can greatly help in improving the dietary intake of these minerals. Agronomic biofortification is a rapid, straightforward, and effective strategy that can be used to produce plant-based foods enriched with both Fe and Zn, using approaches like fertigation or foliar fertilization. Microgreens are nutrient-dense leafy vegetables that are well-suited for Fe and Zn biofortification as they inherently contain low levels of… .
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 108 Wartik Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Millennium Café
Huck - Main Calendar
The Millennium Café
Tuesdays
, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
, 3rd-floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex building
,
Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two < 10-minute interdisciplinary talks.
Visit the Millennium Cafe website for updated weekly speakers!
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Millennium Café
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
The Millennium Café
Tuesdays
, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
, 3rd-floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex building
,
Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two < 10-minute interdisciplinary talks.
Visit the Millennium Cafe website for updated weekly speakers!
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
10x Genomics Lunch and Learn
Huck - Main Calendar
Organization: UP - Institute - GSI.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
UP: Millennium Science Complex W203.
Institute for Computational and Data Sciences Symposium
Huck - Main Calendar
The Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) invites you to register for this year’s ICDS Symposium on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 8:45 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. in Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center, Penn State University Park.
Registration is required. Register here: ICDS Symposium Registration – Fill out form. Registration deadline is Sunday, Oct. 4, by 11:59 p.m. EST.
This year’s theme is “Advancing Interdisciplinary Research Collaborations with AI,” and is designed to bring together early-career and experienced researchers interested in catalyzing their work with the power of AI and collaboration.
The ICDS Symposium is an annual event that serves as a platform for building new connections, showcasing cutting-edge research, and fostering a welcoming environment for discussion on the ethical, societal, and scientific innovations and implications of data-driven technologies.
The Symposium will feature:
Remarks from Penn State leadership
,
Keynote Address
,
Panels
,
Networking and…
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center, Penn State University Park. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 8:45 AM – 5:20 PM.
COEIB Downstream Processing Workshop
Huck - Main Calendar
Downstream Processing Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology, Zoom, Price: $699/person (covers all four sessions),
Register for Downstream Processing Workshop, Dates: Wednesday, 10/07/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/14/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/21/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm,
Featuring:
Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB), the Downstream Processing workshop is a virtual workshop, held over three Wednesdays, focusing on a range of downstream processes.
In this course, we will cover topics such as the development of process flow diagrams for product purification, bioprocessing unit operations, centrifugation, chromatography, and more!
Participants will have the opportunity to reinforce these topics through active learning, by engaging in case study experiments and data analysis guided by our expert instructors.
Contact
COEIB Admin, coeib@psu.edu,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
COEIB Downstream Processing Workshop
Huck Core Facilities
Downstream Processing Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology, Zoom, Price: $699/person (covers all four sessions),
Register for Downstream Processing Workshop, Dates: Wednesday, 10/07/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/14/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/21/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm,
Featuring:
Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB), the Downstream Processing workshop is a virtual workshop, held over three Wednesdays, focusing on a range of downstream processes.
In this course, we will cover topics such as the development of process flow diagrams for product purification, bioprocessing unit operations, centrifugation, chromatography, and more!
Participants will have the opportunity to reinforce these topics through active learning, by engaging in case study experiments and data analysis guided by our expert instructors.
Contact
COEIB Admin, coeib@psu.edu,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
COEIB Downstream Processing Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology
Downstream Processing Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology, Zoom, Price: $699/person (covers all four sessions),
Register for Downstream Processing Workshop, Dates: Wednesday, 10/07/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/14/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/21/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm,
Featuring:
Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB), the Downstream Processing workshop is a virtual workshop, held over three Wednesdays, focusing on a range of downstream processes.
In this course, we will cover topics such as the development of process flow diagrams for product purification, bioprocessing unit operations, centrifugation, chromatography, and more!
Participants will have the opportunity to reinforce these topics through active learning, by engaging in case study experiments and data analysis guided by our expert instructors.
Contact
COEIB Admin, coeib@psu.edu,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Huck - Main Calendar
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Huck Core Facilities
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Structural Biology
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Root and Rhizosphere Biology
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for RNA Molecular Biology
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Reproductive Biology and Health
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Neuroscience Institute
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Plant Institute
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
One Health Microbiome Center
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Molecular Toxicology and Carcinogenesis
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Movement Science and Technology
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Molecular Investigation of Neurological Disorders
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Mathematical Biology
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Insect Biodiversity Center
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Biodevices
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Cellular Dynamics
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Chemical Ecology
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
ICDS/Huck AI in the Life Sciences Symposium
Center for Biorenewables
ICDS/Huck AI Symposium
Thursday, October 15
, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
, Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
,
Please join the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences for this exciting symposium on artificial intelligence.
This Symposium will bring together researchers across the life sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational modeling to explore emerging opportunities for AI-driven discovery and innovation. The symposium will highlight recent advances and interdisciplinary collaborations across three major areas: AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology, AI for Food and Environment, and AI for Health.
The symposium is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange, identify common methodological challenges, and build new collaborations at the intersection of AI and life sciences across Penn State and beyond.
Featured Speakers:
Ed O'Brien, Penn State, AI for Molecular and Cellular Biology
, Joao Dorea, University of…
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES. Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nU4trGTsj7.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck - Main Calendar
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck Core Facilities
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Seminar Series, ft. Nathan Grubaugh
Huck - Main Calendar
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Featured speaker: Nathan Grubaugh of Yale University,
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring Martin Ralph
Huck - Main Calendar
Title to be Announced
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 15, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: Martin Ralph, University of Toronto,
Abstract: ,
About the Speaker: ,
Seminar Contact: Paul Bartell,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CIDD Seminar Series, ft. Nathan Grubaugh
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Featured speaker: Nathan Grubaugh of Yale University,
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring Martin Ralph
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Title to be Announced
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 15, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: Martin Ralph, University of Toronto,
Abstract: ,
About the Speaker: ,
Seminar Contact: Paul Bartell,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring Martin Ralph
Neuroscience Institute
Title to be Announced
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 15, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: Martin Ralph, University of Toronto,
Abstract: ,
About the Speaker: ,
Seminar Contact: Paul Bartell,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring Martin Ralph
Center for Molecular Investigation of Neurological Disorders
Title to be Announced
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 15, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: Martin Ralph, University of Toronto,
Abstract: ,
About the Speaker: ,
Seminar Contact: Paul Bartell,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CIDD Seminar Series, ft. Nathan Grubaugh
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Featured speaker: Nathan Grubaugh of Yale University,
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Noll Physiological Research Seminar Series ft. Brett Kirby
Huck - Main Calendar
Brett Kirby, Senior Principal Scientist, Applied Performance Innovation, Nike, Inc.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:05 PM.
Noll Physiological Research Seminar Series ft. Brett Kirby
Center for Movement Science and Technology
Brett Kirby, Senior Principal Scientist, Applied Performance Innovation, Nike, Inc.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:05 PM.
Kinesiology 590: Colloquium ft. Brett S. Kirby
Huck - Main Calendar
Brett S. Kirby, Exercise Physiologist, Nike, Inc,
The Possibility and Physiology of a Women's Sub-4-Minute Mile.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:05 PM – 4:20 PM.
Kinesiology 590: Colloquium ft. Brett S. Kirby
Center for Movement Science and Technology
Brett S. Kirby, Exercise Physiologist, Nike, Inc,
The Possibility and Physiology of a Women's Sub-4-Minute Mile.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:05 PM – 4:20 PM.
OHMC Seminar Series ft. Tristan Caro
Huck - Main Calendar
A Microbial Observer Effect? Confronting Microbiome Rate and Phenotype Measurements “In The Wild”
Featuring:
Tristan Caro, Caltech,
Contact:
Mallorie Smith, mqs5394@psu.edu.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - OHMC.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
OHMC Seminar Series ft. Tristan Caro
One Health Microbiome Center
A Microbial Observer Effect? Confronting Microbiome Rate and Phenotype Measurements “In The Wild”
Featuring:
Tristan Caro, Caltech,
Contact:
Mallorie Smith, mqs5394@psu.edu.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - OHMC.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Astrobiology Hour: TBD
Huck - Main Calendar
Astrobiology Hour: Astrobiology Research Seminar Series
TBD
October 16, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
, Davey Lab 538 or Zoom
,
About the Series:
Please join us for the Astrobiology Research Center seminar series in Davey Lab 538 or online Fridays from 12-1 pm.
The student organizing committee has lined up an outstanding series of talks for this semester on the theme of Missions & Space Exploration. You will find both experts on missions (comet interceptors, Europa Clipper, Voyager, Cassini, SunRISE, VERITAS) and space biology (human health in spaceflight, space, planetary environments) in the mix. There will be 4-5 talks in person, including this week’s seminar by our own Jason Wright.
Graduate students can take the seminar for 1 credit (ABIOL 597). Graduate student lunches will be organized for in-person visits from external speakers. .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Astrobiology Hour: TBD
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Astrobiology Hour: Astrobiology Research Seminar Series
TBD
October 16, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
, Davey Lab 538 or Zoom
,
About the Series:
Please join us for the Astrobiology Research Center seminar series in Davey Lab 538 or online Fridays from 12-1 pm.
The student organizing committee has lined up an outstanding series of talks for this semester on the theme of Missions & Space Exploration. You will find both experts on missions (comet interceptors, Europa Clipper, Voyager, Cassini, SunRISE, VERITAS) and space biology (human health in spaceflight, space, planetary environments) in the mix. There will be 4-5 talks in person, including this week’s seminar by our own Jason Wright.
Graduate students can take the seminar for 1 credit (ABIOL 597). Graduate student lunches will be organized for in-person visits from external speakers. .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
CIDD Faculty Lunch
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Organization: BIOL, UP - Center - CIDD.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
UP: Millennium Science Complex W201.
Plant Biology Seminar, featuring Thomas Juenger
Huck - Main Calendar
Genetic and genomic studies of ecotypes and local adaptation in Panicum virgatum.
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
October 19, 2026 | 12:15 - 1:15 pm,
108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park,
Featuring: Thomas Juenger, University of Texas at Austin,
Abstract: Plants live in an ever-changing and unpredictable environment. As sessile organisms, they must acclimate or adapt to complex environmental changes occurring across both space and time. Which environmental variables matter the most? What physiological or metabolic mechanisms buffer responses to the environment? How are these responses encoded in genomes and how do they evolve? Genome-enabled research is helping to address these longstanding questions by characterized a myriad of genetic, genomic, and physiological responses to common abiotic and biotic stress. The challenge now is to disentangle evolved and adaptive responses of plants to stress from the deleterious results of stress. A promising avenue is the use of locally adapted… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Plant Biology Seminar, featuring Thomas Juenger
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Genetic and genomic studies of ecotypes and local adaptation in Panicum virgatum.
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
October 19, 2026 | 12:15 - 1:15 pm,
108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park,
Featuring: Thomas Juenger, University of Texas at Austin,
Abstract: Plants live in an ever-changing and unpredictable environment. As sessile organisms, they must acclimate or adapt to complex environmental changes occurring across both space and time. Which environmental variables matter the most? What physiological or metabolic mechanisms buffer responses to the environment? How are these responses encoded in genomes and how do they evolve? Genome-enabled research is helping to address these longstanding questions by characterized a myriad of genetic, genomic, and physiological responses to common abiotic and biotic stress. The challenge now is to disentangle evolved and adaptive responses of plants to stress from the deleterious results of stress. A promising avenue is the use of locally adapted… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Plant Biology Seminar, featuring Thomas Juenger
Plant Institute
Genetic and genomic studies of ecotypes and local adaptation in Panicum virgatum.
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
October 19, 2026 | 12:15 - 1:15 pm,
108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park,
Featuring: Thomas Juenger, University of Texas at Austin,
Abstract: Plants live in an ever-changing and unpredictable environment. As sessile organisms, they must acclimate or adapt to complex environmental changes occurring across both space and time. Which environmental variables matter the most? What physiological or metabolic mechanisms buffer responses to the environment? How are these responses encoded in genomes and how do they evolve? Genome-enabled research is helping to address these longstanding questions by characterized a myriad of genetic, genomic, and physiological responses to common abiotic and biotic stress. The challenge now is to disentangle evolved and adaptive responses of plants to stress from the deleterious results of stress. A promising avenue is the use of locally adapted… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Ecology Seminar Series, featuring Kelsey Brock
Huck - Main Calendar
Talk Title to be Announced
Ecology Seminar Series,
October 19, 2026 | 1:25 - 2:15 pm,
208 Business Building, University Park,
Featuring: Kelsey Brock, University of Wyoming,
Abstract: ,
About the Speaker:
Seminar Contact: Emma van der Heide,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 1:25 PM – 2:15 PM.
Ecology Seminar Series, featuring Kelsey Brock
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Talk Title to be Announced
Ecology Seminar Series,
October 19, 2026 | 1:25 - 2:15 pm,
208 Business Building, University Park,
Featuring: Kelsey Brock, University of Wyoming,
Abstract: ,
About the Speaker:
Seminar Contact: Emma van der Heide,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 1:25 PM – 2:15 PM.
Ecology Seminar Series, featuring Kelsey Brock
Center for Chemical Ecology
Talk Title to be Announced
Ecology Seminar Series,
October 19, 2026 | 1:25 - 2:15 pm,
208 Business Building, University Park,
Featuring: Kelsey Brock, University of Wyoming,
Abstract: ,
About the Speaker:
Seminar Contact: Emma van der Heide,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 1:25 PM – 2:15 PM.
Millennium Café
Huck - Main Calendar
The Millennium Café
Tuesdays
, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
, 3rd-floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex building
,
Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two < 10-minute interdisciplinary talks.
Visit the Millennium Cafe website for updated weekly speakers!
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Millennium Café
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
The Millennium Café
Tuesdays
, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
, 3rd-floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex building
,
Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two < 10-minute interdisciplinary talks.
Visit the Millennium Cafe website for updated weekly speakers!
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
DAWG Workshop
Huck - Main Calendar
Data Analysis Working Group (DAWG) is a One Health Microbiome Center affiliated group that comes together to analyze high-throughput sequencing data.
While the main goal is to provide training to the One Health Microbiome Center members on how to process and analyze sequencing datasets, we aim to:
Utilize the skills of our Center members to help researchers process and analyze sequencing data, culminating in results for a grant application or publication
, Provide an opportunity for students/post-docs to further develop skills as group leaders of DAWG by creating and delivering their own workshop
, Help build collaborations between members of the One Health Microbiome Center and other Penn State researchers who are interested in microbiome research.
Organization: UP - Center - OHMC.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
UP: Animal, Veterinary, and Biomedical Sciences 106.
DAWG Workshop
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Data Analysis Working Group (DAWG) is a One Health Microbiome Center affiliated group that comes together to analyze high-throughput sequencing data.
While the main goal is to provide training to the One Health Microbiome Center members on how to process and analyze sequencing datasets, we aim to:
Utilize the skills of our Center members to help researchers process and analyze sequencing data, culminating in results for a grant application or publication
, Provide an opportunity for students/post-docs to further develop skills as group leaders of DAWG by creating and delivering their own workshop
, Help build collaborations between members of the One Health Microbiome Center and other Penn State researchers who are interested in microbiome research.
Organization: UP - Center - OHMC.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
UP: Animal, Veterinary, and Biomedical Sciences 106.
DAWG Workshop
One Health Microbiome Center
Data Analysis Working Group (DAWG) is a One Health Microbiome Center affiliated group that comes together to analyze high-throughput sequencing data.
While the main goal is to provide training to the One Health Microbiome Center members on how to process and analyze sequencing datasets, we aim to:
Utilize the skills of our Center members to help researchers process and analyze sequencing data, culminating in results for a grant application or publication
, Provide an opportunity for students/post-docs to further develop skills as group leaders of DAWG by creating and delivering their own workshop
, Help build collaborations between members of the One Health Microbiome Center and other Penn State researchers who are interested in microbiome research.
Organization: UP - Center - OHMC.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
UP: Animal, Veterinary, and Biomedical Sciences 106.
COEIB Downstream Processing Workshop
Huck - Main Calendar
Downstream Processing Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology, Zoom, Price: $699/person (covers all four sessions),
Register for Downstream Processing Workshop, Dates: Wednesday, 10/07/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/14/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/21/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm,
Featuring:
Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB), the Downstream Processing workshop is a virtual workshop, held over three Wednesdays, focusing on a range of downstream processes.
In this course, we will cover topics such as the development of process flow diagrams for product purification, bioprocessing unit operations, centrifugation, chromatography, and more!
Participants will have the opportunity to reinforce these topics through active learning, by engaging in case study experiments and data analysis guided by our expert instructors.
Contact
COEIB Admin, coeib@psu.edu,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
COEIB Downstream Processing Workshop
Huck Core Facilities
Downstream Processing Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology, Zoom, Price: $699/person (covers all four sessions),
Register for Downstream Processing Workshop, Dates: Wednesday, 10/07/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/14/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/21/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm,
Featuring:
Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB), the Downstream Processing workshop is a virtual workshop, held over three Wednesdays, focusing on a range of downstream processes.
In this course, we will cover topics such as the development of process flow diagrams for product purification, bioprocessing unit operations, centrifugation, chromatography, and more!
Participants will have the opportunity to reinforce these topics through active learning, by engaging in case study experiments and data analysis guided by our expert instructors.
Contact
COEIB Admin, coeib@psu.edu,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
COEIB Downstream Processing Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology
Downstream Processing Workshop
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology, Zoom, Price: $699/person (covers all four sessions),
Register for Downstream Processing Workshop, Dates: Wednesday, 10/07/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/14/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wednesday, 10/21/26 : 1:00pm – 5:00pm,
Featuring:
Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB), the Downstream Processing workshop is a virtual workshop, held over three Wednesdays, focusing on a range of downstream processes.
In this course, we will cover topics such as the development of process flow diagrams for product purification, bioprocessing unit operations, centrifugation, chromatography, and more!
Participants will have the opportunity to reinforce these topics through active learning, by engaging in case study experiments and data analysis guided by our expert instructors.
Contact
COEIB Admin, coeib@psu.edu,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Weekly Wednesday Wartik Genomics Lecture Series (WWWGLS); Lorenzo Testa;
Huck - Main Calendar
Talk title: Accurate prediction in reconstructed spatial transcriptomes does not ensure valid biological discovery,
Abstract: Spatial transcriptomics is increasingly extended by computational reconstruction of unmeasured genes from matched single-cell RNA-sequencing references, enabling transcriptome-wide analyses from targeted or sparse assays. Yet downstream analyses typically treat reconstructed expression as experimentally observed, overlooking prediction error and latent spatial variation that can misattribute tissue architecture to biological regulation. Here we introduce TIDEST, a framework for statistically valid inference on reconstructed spatial transcriptomes. TIDEST calibrates reconstructed expression using measured genes and adjusts for latent spatial variation before differential expression analysis. Across realistic spatial tissue simulations, TIDEST controls false discoveries where existing approaches fail, while preserving power. Across mouse and human brain, glioblastoma and breast cancer,…
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 501 Wartik Lab. Organization: UP - Center - CCBB, UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Weekly Wednesday Wartik Genomics Lecture Series (WWWGLS); Lorenzo Testa;
Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Talk title: Accurate prediction in reconstructed spatial transcriptomes does not ensure valid biological discovery,
Abstract: Spatial transcriptomics is increasingly extended by computational reconstruction of unmeasured genes from matched single-cell RNA-sequencing references, enabling transcriptome-wide analyses from targeted or sparse assays. Yet downstream analyses typically treat reconstructed expression as experimentally observed, overlooking prediction error and latent spatial variation that can misattribute tissue architecture to biological regulation. Here we introduce TIDEST, a framework for statistically valid inference on reconstructed spatial transcriptomes. TIDEST calibrates reconstructed expression using measured genes and adjusts for latent spatial variation before differential expression analysis. Across realistic spatial tissue simulations, TIDEST controls false discoveries where existing approaches fail, while preserving power. Across mouse and human brain, glioblastoma and breast cancer,…
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 501 Wartik Lab. Organization: UP - Center - CCBB, UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck - Main Calendar
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck Core Facilities
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Seminar Series, ft. Samuel Brown
Huck - Main Calendar
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Featured speaker: Samuel Brown of Georgia Tech,
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CIDD Seminar Series, ft. Samuel Brown
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Featured speaker: Samuel Brown of Georgia Tech,
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CIDD Seminar Series, ft. Samuel Brown
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
Featured speaker: Samuel Brown of Georgia Tech,
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kinesiology 590: Colloquium ft. Matthew Stults-Kolehmainen
Huck - Main Calendar
Matthew Stults-Kolehmainen, Adjunct Associate Professor, Teachers College, Columbia University,
Effects of Psychological Stress on Motivational Processes for Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 3:05 PM – 4:20 PM.
Kinesiology 590: Colloquium ft. Matthew Stults-Kolehmainen
Center for Movement Science and Technology
Matthew Stults-Kolehmainen, Adjunct Associate Professor, Teachers College, Columbia University,
Effects of Psychological Stress on Motivational Processes for Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 3:05 PM – 4:20 PM.
OHMC Seminar Series ft. Stephen Taerum
Huck - Main Calendar
Protists: external “guts” of the plant rhizosphere,
Featuring:
Stephen Taerum, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station,
Contact:
Mallorie Smith, mqs5394@psu.edu.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - OHMC.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
OHMC Seminar Series ft. Stephen Taerum
One Health Microbiome Center
Protists: external “guts” of the plant rhizosphere,
Featuring:
Stephen Taerum, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station,
Contact:
Mallorie Smith, mqs5394@psu.edu.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 106 Animal, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Building. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - OHMC.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Noll Physiological Research Seminar Series ft. Gerd Brunner
Huck - Main Calendar
Gerd Brunner, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Department of Cell and Biological Systems, Penn State College of Medicine,
Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Peripheral Artery Disease.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:05 PM.
Noll Physiological Research Seminar Series ft. Gerd Brunner
Center for Movement Science and Technology
Gerd Brunner, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Department of Cell and Biological Systems, Penn State College of Medicine,
Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Peripheral Artery Disease.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:05 PM.
Astrobiology Hour: Afshin Bheshti, Spaceflight Effects on Human Health and Countermeasures
Huck - Main Calendar
Astrobiology Hour: Astrobiology Research Seminar Series
Afshin Bheshti, Spaceflight Effects on Human Health and Countermeasures
October 23, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
, Davey Lab 538 or Zoom
,
About the Series:
Please join us for the Astrobiology Research Center seminar series in Davey Lab 538 or online Fridays from 12-1 pm.
The student organizing committee has lined up an outstanding series of talks for this semester on the theme of Missions & Space Exploration. You will find both experts on missions (comet interceptors, Europa Clipper, Voyager, Cassini, SunRISE, VERITAS) and space biology (human health in spaceflight, space, planetary environments) in the mix. There will be 4-5 talks in person, including this week’s seminar by our own Jason Wright.
Graduate students can take the seminar for 1 credit (ABIOL 597). Graduate student lunches will be organized for in-person visits from external speakers. .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Astrobiology Hour: Afshin Bheshti, Spaceflight Effects on Human Health and Countermeasures
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Astrobiology Hour: Astrobiology Research Seminar Series
Afshin Bheshti, Spaceflight Effects on Human Health and Countermeasures
October 23, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
, Davey Lab 538 or Zoom
,
About the Series:
Please join us for the Astrobiology Research Center seminar series in Davey Lab 538 or online Fridays from 12-1 pm.
The student organizing committee has lined up an outstanding series of talks for this semester on the theme of Missions & Space Exploration. You will find both experts on missions (comet interceptors, Europa Clipper, Voyager, Cassini, SunRISE, VERITAS) and space biology (human health in spaceflight, space, planetary environments) in the mix. There will be 4-5 talks in person, including this week’s seminar by our own Jason Wright.
Graduate students can take the seminar for 1 credit (ABIOL 597). Graduate student lunches will be organized for in-person visits from external speakers. .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
CIDD Faculty Lunch
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Organization: BIOL, UP - Center - CIDD.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
UP: Millennium Science Complex W201.
Plant Biology Seminar - Ryan Folk
Huck - Main Calendar
Shifts in evolutionary lability underlie independent gains and losses of root nodule symbiosis in a single clade of plants
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
Invited and Hosted by Plant Biology Graduate Students,
October 26, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
, 108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park
,
Featuring:
Ryan Folk
, Purdue University
,
Abstract, Root nodule symbiosis (RNS) allows plants to access atmospheric nitrogen through a mutualistic relationship with soil bacteria in the root nodule organ and succeed in confronting ecological challenge. Pinpointing the evolutionary origins of nodules is critical to understanding the genetic basis of RNS, a complex trait requiring coordination from both the plant host and the bacterial symbiont. This endeavor is complicated by data limitations and the intermittent presence of RNS in a single clade of ca. 30,000 species of flowering plants, i.e. the nitrogen-fixing clade (NFC). The purpose of this talk is to explain the main methods and… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Plant Biology Seminar - Ryan Folk
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Shifts in evolutionary lability underlie independent gains and losses of root nodule symbiosis in a single clade of plants
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
Invited and Hosted by Plant Biology Graduate Students,
October 26, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
, 108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park
,
Featuring:
Ryan Folk
, Purdue University
,
Abstract, Root nodule symbiosis (RNS) allows plants to access atmospheric nitrogen through a mutualistic relationship with soil bacteria in the root nodule organ and succeed in confronting ecological challenge. Pinpointing the evolutionary origins of nodules is critical to understanding the genetic basis of RNS, a complex trait requiring coordination from both the plant host and the bacterial symbiont. This endeavor is complicated by data limitations and the intermittent presence of RNS in a single clade of ca. 30,000 species of flowering plants, i.e. the nitrogen-fixing clade (NFC). The purpose of this talk is to explain the main methods and… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Plant Biology Seminar - Ryan Folk
Plant Institute
Shifts in evolutionary lability underlie independent gains and losses of root nodule symbiosis in a single clade of plants
Plant Biology Seminar Series,
Invited and Hosted by Plant Biology Graduate Students,
October 26, 2026 @ 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm
, 108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park
,
Featuring:
Ryan Folk
, Purdue University
,
Abstract, Root nodule symbiosis (RNS) allows plants to access atmospheric nitrogen through a mutualistic relationship with soil bacteria in the root nodule organ and succeed in confronting ecological challenge. Pinpointing the evolutionary origins of nodules is critical to understanding the genetic basis of RNS, a complex trait requiring coordination from both the plant host and the bacterial symbiont. This endeavor is complicated by data limitations and the intermittent presence of RNS in a single clade of ca. 30,000 species of flowering plants, i.e. the nitrogen-fixing clade (NFC). The purpose of this talk is to explain the main methods and… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Ecology Seminar Series, featuring Shana Sundstrom
Huck - Main Calendar
Talk Title to be Announced
Ecology Seminar Series,
October 26, 2026 | 1:25 - 2:15 pm,
208 Business Building, University Park,
Featuring: Shana Sundstrom, University of Nebraska, Lincoln,
Abstract: ,
About the Speaker:
Seminar Contact: Sarah Goslee,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:25 PM – 2:15 PM.
Ecology Seminar Series, featuring Shana Sundstrom
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Talk Title to be Announced
Ecology Seminar Series,
October 26, 2026 | 1:25 - 2:15 pm,
208 Business Building, University Park,
Featuring: Shana Sundstrom, University of Nebraska, Lincoln,
Abstract: ,
About the Speaker:
Seminar Contact: Sarah Goslee,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:25 PM – 2:15 PM.
Ecology Seminar Series, featuring Shana Sundstrom
Center for Chemical Ecology
Talk Title to be Announced
Ecology Seminar Series,
October 26, 2026 | 1:25 - 2:15 pm,
208 Business Building, University Park,
Featuring: Shana Sundstrom, University of Nebraska, Lincoln,
Abstract: ,
About the Speaker:
Seminar Contact: Sarah Goslee,
.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:25 PM – 2:15 PM.
Millennium Café
Huck - Main Calendar
The Millennium Café
Tuesdays
, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
, 3rd-floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex building
,
Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two < 10-minute interdisciplinary talks.
Visit the Millennium Cafe website for updated weekly speakers!
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Millennium Café
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
The Millennium Café
Tuesdays
, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
, 3rd-floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex building
,
Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two < 10-minute interdisciplinary talks.
Visit the Millennium Cafe website for updated weekly speakers!
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Huck Distinguished Lecture - Andres Garcia
Huck - Main Calendar
Bioengineered Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine
Distinguished Lectures in Life Science,
October 27, 2026 @ 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm
, Refreshments at 3:30 pm
, 102 Animal, Veterinary, and Biomedical Sciences Building, University Park
, Pre-lecture refreshments from 3:30 - 4:00 pm
,
Featuring:
Andres J. Garcia, Georgia Tech
,
Abstract: Hydrogels, highly hydrated cross-linked polymer networks, have emerged as powerful synthetic analogs of extracellular matrices for basic cell studies as well as promising biomaterials for regenerative medicine applications. A critical advantage of these synthetic matrices over natural networks is that bioactive functionalities, such as cell adhesive sequences and growth factors, can be incorporated in precise densities while the substrate mechanical properties are independently controlled. We have engineered poly(ethylene glycol) [PEG]-maleimide hydrogels for local delivery of therapeutic proteins and cells in several regenerative… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Huck Distinguished Lecture - Andres Garcia
Huck - Lecture
Bioengineered Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine
Distinguished Lectures in Life Science,
October 27, 2026 @ 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm
, Refreshments at 3:30 pm
, 102 Animal, Veterinary, and Biomedical Sciences Building, University Park
, Pre-lecture refreshments from 3:30 - 4:00 pm
,
Featuring:
Andres J. Garcia, Georgia Tech
,
Abstract: Hydrogels, highly hydrated cross-linked polymer networks, have emerged as powerful synthetic analogs of extracellular matrices for basic cell studies as well as promising biomaterials for regenerative medicine applications. A critical advantage of these synthetic matrices over natural networks is that bioactive functionalities, such as cell adhesive sequences and growth factors, can be incorporated in precise densities while the substrate mechanical properties are independently controlled. We have engineered poly(ethylene glycol) [PEG]-maleimide hydrogels for local delivery of therapeutic proteins and cells in several regenerative… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Biotech Day 2026
Huck - Main Calendar
The Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB) is hosting its first-ever engagement and networking event: “Biotech Day.” Registration is required but free! Biotech Day will be a micro-conference, focusing on the advancement of biotechnology and preparing students for entry into the biotechnology industry. Come out and join us, and enjoy all the exciting things we have in store: - Guest Speaker Presentations, - Poster Session, - Networking, - And more! Date: Thursday, October 29th, 2026, Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm, Location: 603 Barron Innovation HUB, Featuring:
Dr. Andrew Zydney; Penn State University
, Jace Fogle; Abbvie.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 603 Barron Innovation Hub 123 South Burrowes Street State College, PA. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Biotech Day 2026
Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology
The Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology (COEIB) is hosting its first-ever engagement and networking event: “Biotech Day.” Registration is required but free! Biotech Day will be a micro-conference, focusing on the advancement of biotechnology and preparing students for entry into the biotechnology industry. Come out and join us, and enjoy all the exciting things we have in store: - Guest Speaker Presentations, - Poster Session, - Networking, - And more! Date: Thursday, October 29th, 2026, Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm, Location: 603 Barron Innovation HUB, Featuring:
Dr. Andrew Zydney; Penn State University
, Jace Fogle; Abbvie.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 603 Barron Innovation Hub 123 South Burrowes Street State College, PA. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - COEIB.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck - Main Calendar
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Huck Core Facilities
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
CIDD Coffee and Cookies
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
, Millennium Science Complex, W202
,
Join the Center for Disease Dynamics for coffee, cookies, and networking.
Stay immediately following in W203 for the current CIDD Seminar Series speaker.
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
CIDD Seminar Series (Speaker TBD)
Huck - Main Calendar
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring Gregory Knipp
Huck - Main Calendar
Development of an In Vitro Model of the Human Neurovascular Unit (NVU) for Drug and Phenotypic Screening
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 29, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: Gregory Knipp, Purdue University,
Abstract: Neuroinflammatory responses are associated with many disorders, and in particular with neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimer’s Disease). Clinical trial success in treating CNS disorders (5.6%) lag far behind the rates for other disorders (13.2%), in part due to the fact that only 2% of all approved therapies traverse the BBB. A significant unmet medical need exists for advanced approaches to discover and develop new treatments for diseases that involve the brain's interface with the BBB. The high attrition rates associated with development of neurotherapeutics are theorized to be due to issues including the restrictiveness of the BBB, off target toxicity, or a lack of efficacy during late-stage clinical trials. We posit… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CIDD Seminar Series (Speaker TBD)
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring Gregory Knipp
Huck Intercollege Graduate Degree Programs
Development of an In Vitro Model of the Human Neurovascular Unit (NVU) for Drug and Phenotypic Screening
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 29, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: Gregory Knipp, Purdue University,
Abstract: Neuroinflammatory responses are associated with many disorders, and in particular with neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimer’s Disease). Clinical trial success in treating CNS disorders (5.6%) lag far behind the rates for other disorders (13.2%), in part due to the fact that only 2% of all approved therapies traverse the BBB. A significant unmet medical need exists for advanced approaches to discover and develop new treatments for diseases that involve the brain's interface with the BBB. The high attrition rates associated with development of neurotherapeutics are theorized to be due to issues including the restrictiveness of the BBB, off target toxicity, or a lack of efficacy during late-stage clinical trials. We posit… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring Gregory Knipp
Neuroscience Institute
Development of an In Vitro Model of the Human Neurovascular Unit (NVU) for Drug and Phenotypic Screening
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 29, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: Gregory Knipp, Purdue University,
Abstract: Neuroinflammatory responses are associated with many disorders, and in particular with neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimer’s Disease). Clinical trial success in treating CNS disorders (5.6%) lag far behind the rates for other disorders (13.2%), in part due to the fact that only 2% of all approved therapies traverse the BBB. A significant unmet medical need exists for advanced approaches to discover and develop new treatments for diseases that involve the brain's interface with the BBB. The high attrition rates associated with development of neurotherapeutics are theorized to be due to issues including the restrictiveness of the BBB, off target toxicity, or a lack of efficacy during late-stage clinical trials. We posit… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Neuroscience Seminar Series, featuring Gregory Knipp
Center for Molecular Investigation of Neurological Disorders
Development of an In Vitro Model of the Human Neurovascular Unit (NVU) for Drug and Phenotypic Screening
Neuroscience Seminar Series,
October 29, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm,
008 Mueller Building, University Park,
Featuring: Gregory Knipp, Purdue University,
Abstract: Neuroinflammatory responses are associated with many disorders, and in particular with neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimer’s Disease). Clinical trial success in treating CNS disorders (5.6%) lag far behind the rates for other disorders (13.2%), in part due to the fact that only 2% of all approved therapies traverse the BBB. A significant unmet medical need exists for advanced approaches to discover and develop new treatments for diseases that involve the brain's interface with the BBB. The high attrition rates associated with development of neurotherapeutics are theorized to be due to issues including the restrictiveness of the BBB, off target toxicity, or a lack of efficacy during late-stage clinical trials. We posit… .
Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CIDD Seminar Series (Speaker TBD)
Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics
Our fall seminar series is nearly full, with an impressive lineup of expert presenters ready to share their knowledge and insights. Don't miss these outstanding opportunities to learn, connect, and engage.
CIDD Coffee begins at 10:30 am in MSC W-202; CIDD Seminars begin at 11:00 am in MSC W-203.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): Millennium Science Complex. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - CIDD.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kinesiology 590: Colloquium ft. Scott McClean
Huck - Main Calendar
Scott McClean, Chief Academic Officer & Dean of the Faculty, Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair in Science and Professor of Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Biomechanics, Southwestern University.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:05 PM – 4:20 PM.
Kinesiology 590: Colloquium ft. Scott McClean
Center for Movement Science and Technology
Scott McClean, Chief Academic Officer & Dean of the Faculty, Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair in Science and Professor of Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Biomechanics, Southwestern University.
Location Details (Venue Name/Virtual Platform): 127 Noll Laboratory. Organization: UP - Institute - HUCK LIFE SCIENCES, UP - Center - C-MOST.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:05 PM – 4:20 PM.