Daniel Perkins speaking at launch of Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness

New center focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of military families

Military families face unique challenges and stressors including prolonged separations, frequent relocations and living with knowing that loved ones are in harm’s way. Penn State has created a new University-wide research center, the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness, designed to address the challenges and support the resiliency of military families using evidence-based programs and practices, and develop a new generation of cutting-edge interdisciplinary researchers in this field.

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Interaction of ocean oscillations caused 'false pause' in global warming

2/26/15

The recent slowdown in climate warming is due, at least in part, to natural oscillations in the climate, according to a team of climate scientists, who add that these oscillations represent variability internal to the climate system. They do not signal any slowdown in human-caused global warming.

Franklin to be panelist at MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

2/26/15

Penn State head football coach James Franklin will be among an elite group of speakers and panelists who are slated to appear at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference this weekend in Boston.

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'Julius Caesar': A Panel Discussion Excerpt

2/26/15

Travis DeCastro, Gerardo Edelstein, Maria Baukus, and Bill Kelly discuss the upcoming production of "Julius Caesar" and Philharmonic Orchestra concert that will take place on the steps of Old Main. The play will be presented April 15-17, 7:30 p.m.

Krista Krebs--senior at College of IST and student entrpreneur

IST student entreprenuer pursues passions despite brain injury

2/26/15

For Krista Krebs, a senior at Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), a chronic brain injury has fueled her desire to succeed academically and pursue her dreams of entrepreneurship.

Department of Energy senior adviser to speak March 4

2/26/15

William F. Hederman Jr., deputy director for systems integration and senior adviser to the secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), will be giving the talk “Lessons from the First Quadrennial Energy Review Important Trends, Challenges and Recommendations” on Wednesday, March 4.

WPSU-TV celebrates 50 years as public, educational resource

2/26/15

Fifty years ago, WPSU-TV went on the air for the first time. Students and teachers who turned on their televisions for the initial broadcast watched “Saludos Amigos,” an introductory Spanish class aimed at schoolchildren across central Pennsylvania.

Lindberg selected as speaker for TEDxPSU 2015

2/26/15

TEDxPSU 2015 has selected Darla Lindberg, Penn State’s Stuckeman School Chair of Design Innovation and professor of architecture, as one of the speakers for the Sunday, March 1, exposition of ideas.

Students get valuable opportunities as colleges combine for real-life experience

2/26/15

A combination between two colleges at Penn State offers valuable opportunity for students to gain real-world experience that helps prepare them for their their chosen career path.

Undocumented Mexican immigrants' kids have higher risk of behavior problems

2/26/15

Children of undocumented Mexican immigrants have a significantly higher risk of behavior problems than their co-ethnic counterparts with documented or naturalized citizen mothers, according to a team of sociologists.

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Professor recalls the early days of PSU meteorology department

2/25/15

When a young Charles Hosler started out as a meteorology instructor at Penn State there wasn't much respect for the burgeoning science among the populace.

Penn State announces single game football ticket prices for 2015 season

2/25/15

Penn State Athletics today (Feb. 25) announced the variable prices for its single game public football tickets during the 2015 season. The upcoming campaign will include three games early in the season priced as low as $40.

Study: Negative posts hurt company’s rep, but ‘inoculation’ may help

2/25/15

A formal studies that confirms the impact of negative social media content has been published by a research team that includes a Penn State faculty member.

Scholar Jenny Dobson and THON child Noah Mummert

Schreyer Scholar makes the cut for THON

2/25/15

Jenny Dobson, a Schreyer Honors Scholar, shaved her head to show solidarity for the cancer patients who have lost their hair through medical treatments. This helped her reflect on the meaning of “internal beauty" for THON 2015.

Police looking for suspects who used stolen PSU id+ card

2/25/15

Penn State University Police are investigating thefts that occurred at various restaurants and eateries on and off campus between 4:54 p.m. Jan. 25 and 12:07 p.m. Jan. 26. Three females made purchases using a stolen PSU id+ card.

Sustainability Institute offering internships for undergraduates

2/25/15

New, part-time internships for undergraduates are available through Penn State’s Sustainability Institute. The Sustainability Institute is seeking applications for two communications interns, a programmatic intern, and an intern to assist with the Sustainable Communities Collaborative. Applications will be acccepted until Friday, March 13. All internships are paid.

Media Highlights

Discover Magazine: February 25, 2015
Based on DNA, scientists can construct a face image
One of the leaders in this growing field of research is Penn State's Mark Shriver. In a study published in PLOS Genetics, Shriver’s team detailed the process.
CNBC: February 25, 2015
Four survivor CEOs since Nasdaq last hit 5,000
Don Hambrick, Evan Pugh professor of management, noted qualities of the CEOs of Amazon, Starbucks, Oracle and Cisco as innovators and organizational builders.

Other Voices

Joy to the Packaging People
Modern history professor Gary Cross writes in the New York Times about humanity's historical affinity for how we package and wrap consumer goods.
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Hancock a Relentless Competitor
Tough, hard-working and humble, Penn State women's volleyball senior Micha Hancock has the recipe for success.
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Interaction of ocean oscillations caused 'false pause' in global warming

Franklin to be panelist at MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

'Julius Caesar': A Panel Discussion Excerpt

IST student entreprenuer pursues passions despite brain injury

Department of Energy senior adviser to speak March 4

WPSU-TV celebrates 50 years as public, educational resource

Lindberg selected as speaker for TEDxPSU 2015

Students get valuable opportunities as colleges combine for real-life experience

Undocumented Mexican immigrants' kids have higher risk of behavior problems

Professor recalls the early days of PSU meteorology department

Penn State announces single game football ticket prices for 2015 season

Study: Negative posts hurt company’s rep, but ‘inoculation’ may help

Schreyer Scholar makes the cut for THON

Police looking for suspects who used stolen PSU id+ card

Sustainability Institute offering internships for undergraduates

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