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From left, Penn State professors Darrell Velegol, Kathryn Jablokow and Jack Matson

’Tis the season for creativity, innovation experts say

12/12/13

For a group of innovation-focused Penn State professors, the holidays are a season for homegrown traditions, but also a time for new ideas and fresh ways of thinking that complement the traditions we hold dear. For them, creativity can bring more fun, strengthen bonds among family and friends, and lessen the negative environmental impact of a season of consumption.

Interfraternity Council bans parties during State Patty’s Day 2014 weekend

12/12/13

The Penn State Interfraternity Council vote Dec. 10 to ban on social functions during the 2014 State Patty’s Day weekend slated for Saturday, March 1. State Patty's Day is a student-organized drinking event that town and University officials have been trying to curb since its creation in 2007.

Schematic of a vertical tunnel field effect transistor

Low-power tunneling transistor for high-performance devices at low voltage

12/12/13

A new type of transistor that could make possible fast and low-power computing devices for energy-constrained applications such as smart sensor networks, implantable medical electronics and ultra-mobile computing is feasible, according to Penn State researchers. Called a near broken-gap tunnel field effect transistor (TFET), the new device uses the quantum mechanical tunneling of electrons through an ultrathin energy barrier to provide high current at low voltage.

Purdum moderates panel on women in leadership at supply chain conference

12/12/13

Susan B. Purdum, instructor in supply chain and information systems in the Penn State Smeal College of Business, moderated a panel on women and leadership at the annual Global Conference for Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). The conference was held at the end of October in Denver.

University Libraries to reduce hours over winter break

12/11/13

Penn State University Libraries will reduce operating hours over the winter break. Pattee and Paterno Libraries at University Park will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, through Saturday, Dec. 28, and Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Kristi Branstetter cutting some food

Home chef course teaches cooking skills to the community

12/11/13

This fall, members of the University and the community came together in a course, called "Home Chef: The Basics," with the goal of learning to cook. The noncredit class, which debuted in September and also was offered in October and November, is an outreach initiative of the College of Health and Human Development.

Students in Knowledge Commons

Penn State’s Libraries tapped as a social media friendly library

12/11/13

In a recent survey, Penn State’s University Libraries ranked 16th among other academic libraries. “100 Most Social Media Friendly College and University Libraries for 2013,” is a survey by LibraryScienceList.com, a new social community for librarians worldwide.

Penn State Continuing Education graduate Scott Earnest

Penn State student overcomes ‘juvenile delinquent’ label to earn degree

12/11/13

When Scott Earnest, of Lewistown, picks up his diploma Dec. 21 during Penn State’s fall commencement ceremonies, he will be defying expectations after a troubled history in the juvenile criminal justice system to earn an associate degree in letters, arts and sciences. His parents and grandmother will be at commencement to watch the first member of the Earnest family graduate from college.

Nittany Lion shrine on University Park campus

Penn State named in Kiplinger's 'Best Values in Public Colleges'

12/11/13

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance named Penn State as one of the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges for 2013-14, recognizing the University among four-year schools that combine outstanding education with economic value. The magazine ranked Penn State as No. 53 in the annual listing, which was released Dec. 10. The ranking reflects schools’ value for in-state students. Kiplinger’s also compiles out-of-state value rankings, with Penn State ranked 41.

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