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Students read about, explore Chesapeake Bay

10/20/17

At Penn State, the Department of English and Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management offer an immersive adventure that enhances students’ appreciation of the natural world and understanding of how nature, culture and recreation are intertwined.

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New scholarship program puts World Campus students on 'Smart Track' to success

10/20/17

A pilot program called "Smart Track to Success" hopes to help Penn State World Campus students afford their first year of college and provide additional resources to succeed at earning their degrees. The Charles E. and Carol E. Snyder Penn State World Campus Alumni Society Open Doors Scholarship began as a $30,000 gift from two alumni. Penn State matched their gift and over the course of five years, it will become a $90,000 scholarship endowment.

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$1.25 million grant to improve treating children with autism, other needs

10/20/17

Penn State faculty members have received a $1.25 million federal grant to address a shortage in speech-language pathologists and special educators with master’s degrees who have the knowledge and experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) practices, in order to improve school-based services and results for children, teens and young adults with complex communication needs.

Penn State University Press acquires Eisenbrauns as new imprint

10/20/17

The Pennsylvania State University Press has announced that Eisenbrauns is now an imprint of the press. This new partnership ensures the continuation of Eisenbrauns's internationally renowned publishing program and reaffirms PSU Press’s commitment to relevant, foundational scholarship.

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Event explores science, philosophy with best-selling author, Penn State experts

10/20/17

A panel discussion on science and philosophy will feature New York Times Bestselling Author Sam Kean, author of "The Disappearing Spoon" and "The Violinist’s Thumb"; Penn State Philosopher Emily Grosholz; and Penn State Professor of Geography Robert Crane, whose research focuses on modeling weather systems. The panel will help explore questions at the roots of science, philosophy, and human growth and achievement.

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Two-dimensional materials gets a new theory for control of properties

10/19/17

Desirable properties including increased electrical conductivity, improved mechanical properties, or magnetism for memory storage or information processing may be possible because of a theoretical method to control grain boundaries in two-dimensional materials, according to Penn State materials scientists.

Deadline to take the Values and Culture Survey has been extended to Oct. 31

10/19/17

The deadline for faculty, staff, technical service employees, administrators, students and postdoctoral scholars/fellows to participate in the Penn State Values and Culture Survey has been extended to Oct. 31. Confidentiality protocols are in place to ensure the anonymity of participants, and the survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Survey links were sent by email from the Ethics Research Center (ethicssurvey@ethics.org) beginning on Oct. 4. Feedback from students, faculty and staff is vital as the University continues to evaluate programs and identify areas for further development.

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