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Charles Ammon students putting together seismograph

Measuring 'rhythms of Penn State' gives students preview of earthquake science

4/26/17

A simple electronic device found in nearly every smartphone today is helping students learn about the science of earthquakes in one general education geosciences course, GEOSC 109, Earthquakes and Society. Taught by Charles Ammon, professor of geosciences, the course was designed to give students insight into how geoscientists understand earthquakes — and, more generally, what's involved in conducting science.

SCC Expo 2017

Campus and Community Sustainability Expo scheduled for April 24

4/3/17

Penn State students will showcase their semester-long projects at the Campus and Community Sustainability Expo from 5 to 7 p.m. April 24 at the State College Municipal Building. During the spring semester, these students partnered with local government and community organizations to research and propose sustainable solutions addressing various needs in the surrounding communities. This event is free and open to the public.

Penn State engineering student Robert Veltre III

Aerospace student puts people in motion to support veterans

2/28/17

Robert Veltre III, a Schreyer Honors Scholar and aerospace engineering major at Penn State, is the founder and race director of the Brave American Classic 5K and 10K, an annual event that supports military and veteran wellness. This year's race will be held March 4 in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh

Students encouraged to apply for new residential program in urban sustainability

2/21/17

Starting in fall 2017, Penn State will launch a new program for students who are interested in helping the cities of today support the world of tomorrow. Study Away Pittsburgh is a 15-credit residential program that provides students with an immersive urban experience while taking classes in person and online. Four information sessions will be held Feb. 23 in the HUB-Robeson Center for students interested in learning more.

St. Vincent de Paul Society representative Jody Wells, second from left, Rian Davis, Geoffrey Salitrik, Dan Bollbecker, William Cramer, and instructor Don Wilson.

Fayette campus class does good deed for local charity

1/12/17

Jody Wells of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is always seeking workers for the charity’s second-hand store in downtown Uniontown, but for the past year she had another mission: finding somebody to redesign the organization’s “boring” website that drew few visitors and no new volunteers.

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