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Studying molecular structures of conducting polymers to develop applications for flexible electronics

Studying molecular structures of conducting polymers

Enrique Gomez, Ralph Colby and Scott Milner are working to design the molecular structures of conducting polymers for applications in flexible electronics. The work is focused on predicting fundamental polymeric properties, such as the stiffness of the polymer chain and other physical and chemical properties.

Abington residence hall

A Peek Inside

It's impossible to gauge interior progress from the street. Contractors make progress each day framing out the interior. Next year, this will be a bedroom, a kitchen, or an office.

State historical marker

Elisha Kane memorial Abington

Penn State Abington professor P.J. Capelotti and former students Kevin Drew, Andrew Notarfrancesco, Jacqueline Lanning, and Janet Stock unveiled a state historical marker honoring Philadelphia-born Arctic explorer Elisha Kent Kane.

Sandler with mandala

Karen Sandler mandala

The internationalization and diversity of Penn State Abington stand are among Dr. Sandler's legacies. She worked to build the population of international students, supported visiting scholars including a residency by a Tibetan monk and artist. She also encouraged the development of more courses with required travel components. 

Steven Loring

The Age of Love

Filmmaker Steven Loring talks about aging and love at the Rydal Park retirement community near Penn State Abington.