ABINGTON, Pa. — Four Penn State Abington students examined rare materials and discussed their research with renowned scholars recently at one of the world’s pre-eminent libraries in Washington, D.C.
Faculty mentor Marissa Nicosia, assistant professor of Renaissance literature, accompanied the students to the Folger Shakespeare Library, which houses the world’s largest collection of the works of Shakespeare and is the premier place to research the culture of Shakespeare’s England.
Nicosia's previous and ongoing collaboration with curators and scholars at the library afforded students this unique opportunity. The Folger Shakespeare Library welcomes visits from student groups, and library staff were especially interested in the Abington student projects.
Senior Rachael Shulman said visiting the library allowed her to further immerse herself in her ACURA (Abington College Undergraduate Research Activities) project.
“I was surrounded by scholars,” the English major said. “They gave me some very helpful direction and advice.”