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De la Fuente’s team uses AI to design entirely new antibiotics—shifting the paradigm in drug discovery.
🗓 Date: Dec 5
📍 Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library (In-person & online)
🚨 Registration required.
#AI #Antibiotics #Microbiome #PennState #HuckInstitutes
🗓 Date: Dec 5
📍 Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library (In-person & online)
🚨 Registration required.
#AI #Antibiotics #Microbiome #PennState #HuckInstitutes
November 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
De la Fuente’s team uses AI to design entirely new antibiotics—shifting the paradigm in drug discovery.
🗓 Date: Dec 5
📍 Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library (In-person & online)
🚨 Registration required.
#AI #Antibiotics #Microbiome #PennState #HuckInstitutes
🗓 Date: Dec 5
📍 Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library (In-person & online)
🚨 Registration required.
#AI #Antibiotics #Microbiome #PennState #HuckInstitutes
Join us at Penn State University via the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences + One Health Microbiome Center seminar series.
Why it matters: - Antimicrobial resistance claimed over 1 million lives in 2019 and is a top global health threat.
Why it matters: - Antimicrobial resistance claimed over 1 million lives in 2019 and is a top global health threat.
November 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Join us at Penn State University via the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences + One Health Microbiome Center seminar series.
Why it matters: - Antimicrobial resistance claimed over 1 million lives in 2019 and is a top global health threat.
Why it matters: - Antimicrobial resistance claimed over 1 million lives in 2019 and is a top global health threat.
🏅 Award recipients:
• 5 yrs: Yuting Bai, Ana Butler, Irina Tishina
• 15 yrs: Paula Ralph
• 25 yrs: Edward Wagner
• Biology Staff Award: Mindy Vail
• Research Staff Award: Huiqing Zeng
#PennStateBiology #WeAre #StaffAppreciation
• 5 yrs: Yuting Bai, Ana Butler, Irina Tishina
• 15 yrs: Paula Ralph
• 25 yrs: Edward Wagner
• Biology Staff Award: Mindy Vail
• Research Staff Award: Huiqing Zeng
#PennStateBiology #WeAre #StaffAppreciation
November 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🏅 Award recipients:
• 5 yrs: Yuting Bai, Ana Butler, Irina Tishina
• 15 yrs: Paula Ralph
• 25 yrs: Edward Wagner
• Biology Staff Award: Mindy Vail
• Research Staff Award: Huiqing Zeng
#PennStateBiology #WeAre #StaffAppreciation
• 5 yrs: Yuting Bai, Ana Butler, Irina Tishina
• 15 yrs: Paula Ralph
• 25 yrs: Edward Wagner
• Biology Staff Award: Mindy Vail
• Research Staff Award: Huiqing Zeng
#PennStateBiology #WeAre #StaffAppreciation
👏 Thank you for everything you do—our research, teaching, and outreach wouldn’t be possible without you!
🧪 Costume highlights: • Advising team as “The Weather” ☁️🌪️• Office staff as Mad Scientist & Mice 🧫🐭 (winners of Scariest Costume!)
🧪 Costume highlights: • Advising team as “The Weather” ☁️🌪️• Office staff as Mad Scientist & Mice 🧫🐭 (winners of Scariest Costume!)
November 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
👏 Thank you for everything you do—our research, teaching, and outreach wouldn’t be possible without you!
🧪 Costume highlights: • Advising team as “The Weather” ☁️🌪️• Office staff as Mad Scientist & Mice 🧫🐭 (winners of Scariest Costume!)
🧪 Costume highlights: • Advising team as “The Weather” ☁️🌪️• Office staff as Mad Scientist & Mice 🧫🐭 (winners of Scariest Costume!)
Proof that you don’t have to live by the ocean to be inspired to study it.
#PennStateBiology #MarineScience #CoralReefs #Ecology #STEM #Research
#PennStateBiology #MarineScience #CoralReefs #Ecology #STEM #Research
October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Proof that you don’t have to live by the ocean to be inspired to study it.
#PennStateBiology #MarineScience #CoralReefs #Ecology #STEM #Research
#PennStateBiology #MarineScience #CoralReefs #Ecology #STEM #Research
A fun fact: Dr. Majoris grew up in western Pennsylvania—far from the ocean! 🌾
After a summer at Penn State’s Governor’s School, he set up a saltwater aquarium in his basement. When the fish began breeding, it sparked a lifelong fascination with marine life. 🐠💙
After a summer at Penn State’s Governor’s School, he set up a saltwater aquarium in his basement. When the fish began breeding, it sparked a lifelong fascination with marine life. 🐠💙
October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A fun fact: Dr. Majoris grew up in western Pennsylvania—far from the ocean! 🌾
After a summer at Penn State’s Governor’s School, he set up a saltwater aquarium in his basement. When the fish began breeding, it sparked a lifelong fascination with marine life. 🐠💙
After a summer at Penn State’s Governor’s School, he set up a saltwater aquarium in his basement. When the fish began breeding, it sparked a lifelong fascination with marine life. 🐠💙
His advice for students drawn to marine science:
💬 “Pursue the questions that truly fascinate you. Marine research can be unpredictable and demanding, but genuine curiosity will carry you through.”
💬 “Pursue the questions that truly fascinate you. Marine research can be unpredictable and demanding, but genuine curiosity will carry you through.”
October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
His advice for students drawn to marine science:
💬 “Pursue the questions that truly fascinate you. Marine research can be unpredictable and demanding, but genuine curiosity will carry you through.”
💬 “Pursue the questions that truly fascinate you. Marine research can be unpredictable and demanding, but genuine curiosity will carry you through.”
He’s excited to join Penn State Biology’s vibrant community — collaborating with colleagues who study life from genes to ecosystems, and bringing a marine perspective to conversations on ecology, evolution, and behavior. 🔬🌎
October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
He’s excited to join Penn State Biology’s vibrant community — collaborating with colleagues who study life from genes to ecosystems, and bringing a marine perspective to conversations on ecology, evolution, and behavior. 🔬🌎
“What excites me most,” he says, “is uncovering how such small creatures make such big journeys—and realizing that these invisible movements are what keep coral reef ecosystems thriving.” 🌿✨
October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
“What excites me most,” he says, “is uncovering how such small creatures make such big journeys—and realizing that these invisible movements are what keep coral reef ecosystems thriving.” 🌿✨
Like Nemo, most reef fishes start life drifting through vast waters.
Dr. Majoris explores how early life traits — like swimming ability and behavior — shape where young fish go and how reef populations stay connected. 🐟🌏
Dr. Majoris explores how early life traits — like swimming ability and behavior — shape where young fish go and how reef populations stay connected. 🐟🌏
October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Like Nemo, most reef fishes start life drifting through vast waters.
Dr. Majoris explores how early life traits — like swimming ability and behavior — shape where young fish go and how reef populations stay connected. 🐟🌏
Dr. Majoris explores how early life traits — like swimming ability and behavior — shape where young fish go and how reef populations stay connected. 🐟🌏
👏 A big shout-out to all the students, faculty (especially Denise Woodward), staff, and partners who made this happen. This is exactly the kind of project that shows how ecology and sustainability don’t just live in textbooks — they live here, now.
October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
👏 A big shout-out to all the students, faculty (especially Denise Woodward), staff, and partners who made this happen. This is exactly the kind of project that shows how ecology and sustainability don’t just live in textbooks — they live here, now.
They enhance the aesthetics and visitor experience of the golf course, while reducing maintenance costs.
The project lays groundwork for future sustainability initiatives and possibly an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program certification.
The project lays groundwork for future sustainability initiatives and possibly an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program certification.
October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
They enhance the aesthetics and visitor experience of the golf course, while reducing maintenance costs.
The project lays groundwork for future sustainability initiatives and possibly an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program certification.
The project lays groundwork for future sustainability initiatives and possibly an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program certification.
💡 Why this matters:
These native gardens support pollinators and biodiversity on campus grounds.
They provide a living-lab experience for students connecting classroom theory with real-world application.
These native gardens support pollinators and biodiversity on campus grounds.
They provide a living-lab experience for students connecting classroom theory with real-world application.
October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
💡 Why this matters:
These native gardens support pollinators and biodiversity on campus grounds.
They provide a living-lab experience for students connecting classroom theory with real-world application.
These native gardens support pollinators and biodiversity on campus grounds.
They provide a living-lab experience for students connecting classroom theory with real-world application.
Plus: QR codes placed in the gardens allow visitors to learn about the project and the student team behind it.
October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Plus: QR codes placed in the gardens allow visitors to learn about the project and the student team behind it.
From tall, unmanaged grasses to vibrant beds buzzing with bees, butterflies, and even the occasional bunny and squirrel — this is what real sustainability in action looks like.
October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
From tall, unmanaged grasses to vibrant beds buzzing with bees, butterflies, and even the occasional bunny and squirrel — this is what real sustainability in action looks like.
The effort not only boosts biodiversity and ecosystem services, but it also gives students hands-on experience in planting, design, stakeholder collaboration, and public communication.
October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The effort not only boosts biodiversity and ecosystem services, but it also gives students hands-on experience in planting, design, stakeholder collaboration, and public communication.
And a fun fact to close it off:
⛵ Dr. Vazquez is an avid sailor — a pretty unusual hobby for someone based in central PA!
⛵ Dr. Vazquez is an avid sailor — a pretty unusual hobby for someone based in central PA!
October 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
And a fun fact to close it off:
⛵ Dr. Vazquez is an avid sailor — a pretty unusual hobby for someone based in central PA!
⛵ Dr. Vazquez is an avid sailor — a pretty unusual hobby for someone based in central PA!
His advice to students interested in research?
💬 “Network wide and far — you never know when you’ll find your niche!
Keep an open mind, but hold on to a long-term goal that keeps you going through the highs and lows.”
💬 “Network wide and far — you never know when you’ll find your niche!
Keep an open mind, but hold on to a long-term goal that keeps you going through the highs and lows.”
October 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
His advice to students interested in research?
💬 “Network wide and far — you never know when you’ll find your niche!
Keep an open mind, but hold on to a long-term goal that keeps you going through the highs and lows.”
💬 “Network wide and far — you never know when you’ll find your niche!
Keep an open mind, but hold on to a long-term goal that keeps you going through the highs and lows.”
“I love every part of my research,” he says.
“From field work in national parks to handling bats and uncovering new clues in the lab — every step feels like exploring the unknown.” 🌿🦇🔬
“From field work in national parks to handling bats and uncovering new clues in the lab — every step feels like exploring the unknown.” 🌿🦇🔬
October 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“I love every part of my research,” he says.
“From field work in national parks to handling bats and uncovering new clues in the lab — every step feels like exploring the unknown.” 🌿🦇🔬
“From field work in national parks to handling bats and uncovering new clues in the lab — every step feels like exploring the unknown.” 🌿🦇🔬