LaunchBox is a signature program of Invent Penn State, which is a Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success. Invent Penn State blends entrepreneurship-focused academic programs, business startup training and incubation, funding for commercialization, and University-community collaborations to facilitate the challenging process of turning research discoveries into valuable products and services that can benefit Pennsylvanians and humankind. Connect with the initiative at invent.psu.edu.
Trig-Star regional winners were, from left: Jaka Mao, third place; Gavin Nichols, first place; and Amir Samadian, second place, pictured with Michael Given, National Society of Professional Surveyors director.
The Benco Family Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Benco Dental, has committed a $25,000 gift to create the Benco Family Foundation Internship Fund at Penn State Wilkes-Barre.