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Multi-state collaboration to develop testing ground for sustainable power grids

With the goal of alleviating uncertainties around smart power grids, the Appalachian Regional Commission has provided a collaboration of universities — including Penn State researchers — across multiple states with $10 million to develop and deploy services that enable electric utility companies and energy tech startups to model and test different scenarios before implementation. 
Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania logo and the Penn State logo

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This expanded relationship is designed to empower Penn State students and enrich their academic experience while providing them with valuable opportunities to connect with industry professionals, peers and thought leaders.

Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania logo and the Penn State logo

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This expanded relationship is designed to empower Penn State students and enrich their academic experience while providing them with valuable opportunities to connect with industry professionals, peers and thought leaders.

A portrait of Emily Masghati, an assistant professor of history at Penn State Behrend

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Emily Masghati, an assistant professor of history at Penn State Behrend, is writing a book about the Rosenwald Fund fellowships, which supported a generation of Black artists, scholars and religious leaders.

A black-and-white portrait of the philanthropist Julius Rosenwald.

Julius Rosenwald

Julius Rosenwald, the former CEO of Sears, donated more than $50 million through fellowships and other giving. Much of that money was given to Black artists, scholars and religious leaders.

A black-and-white portrait of the philanthropist Julius Rosenwald.

Behrend professor writing book about Rosenwald Fund and 'politics of knowledge'

Julius Rosenwald, the former chief executive officer of Sears, donated more than $50 million through fellowships and other giving. That funding often came with conditions, which limited the careers of the fellows, said Emily Masghati, an assistant professor of history at Penn State Behrend. She was recently awarded an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant to write a book about the fellowship program. 
Penn State Behrend graduate Gabi Watson holds her diploma.

Behrend graduate Gabi Watson

“You can be an introvert and still be a leader,” says Gabi Watson, a December graduate of Penn State Behrend and winner of the 2023 ATHENA Young Professional Award.