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PSU partners with elementary school to design experiment destined for space
PSU embarked on a partnership with The Portland Montessori School to introduce complex scientific concepts to young minds, demystifying scientific principles and igniting a passion for discovery.
In the coming months, their experiment will make its way to the International Space Station for astronauts to test and gather data.

Coty Raven Morris named in “40 Under 40” for Music Education Excellence
Coty Raven Morris, Hinckley Assistant Professor of Choir, Music Education and Social Justice, has been selected by Yamaha for their 2025 list of “40 Under 40” — 40 music educators under the age of 40 who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to furthering the field of music education.

Microscopy reveals signs of life in earth's extremes, boosting search for alien…
New research from PSU successfully identified signs of life in extreme environments on Earth using a technique that could be used to search for life on other planets. The implications could drive the human desire for knowledge about life in the universe.