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Penn State Applied Research Laboratory Awarded DARPA Funding to Develop Diamond-Based Photocathodes

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) recently received funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop diamond-based photocathodes, a technology with the potential to transform next-generation electron emission systems. This award further supports ARL’s development of diamond materials through July 2026.

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ARL’s Garfield Thomas Water Tunnel celebrates 75th anniversary

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Few facilities embody the storied history of Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) as well as the Garfield Thomas Water Tunnel (GTWT) building, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary.

Located at Penn State University Park, the tunnel is the U.S. Navy’s principal experimental hydrodynamic research facility. In the years since initial construction, the GTWT has provided crucial support in the areas of marine propulsor and torpedo design, biomedical research, hydrodynamic and acoustic research, and renewable energy.

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Applied Research Laboratory receives national recognition for internship program

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – The Student Opportunities in Applied Research (SOAR) program at Penn State Applied Research Laboratory was recently selected as one of the nation’s top 100 internship programs by Yello and Wayup as part of National Intern Day. The SOAR program, which was selected from a pool of hundreds of applicants nationwide, was founded in 1997 and provides highly qualified students the opportunity to experience hands-on applied research on real-world projects. Selection was based on criteria including program orientation and structure; career development for interns; company culture and engagement; full-time employment prospects; diversity and inclusion; and unique aspects of the program.

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ARL is committed to our employee’s health and well-being by supporting Penn State initiatives, local health officials, and government leaders in preventing COVID-19 in the workplace.

Our employees whose work or research can be done remotely, from home, are doing so. We have also given the opportunity of a flexible work schedule to assist our employees who have other obligations to consider. For those whose work or research requires them to be in our laboratories, offices, or on campus, we are following all protocols necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including mandatory mask training, strict safety procedures, and a network of contacts for reporting any ill-feeling symptoms.

As new employees join our workforce, the above guidelines apply. 

You can be confident that we will maintain our vigilant enforcement of all COVID-19 protocols in our workplace to ensure the health and safety of everyone.

Our strength comes from our people… we are a diverse group of professionals who hail from all over this great Nation, with all kinds of experience and expertise. As a team, we will get through this together with patience, diligence, vigilance, and resilience.