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Rachel Brokenborough of Penn State Brandywine

Brandywine senior takes passion for child advocacy from Philly to Spain

9/5/17

Rachel Brokenborough, a letters, arts and sciences major, decided to make her last year at Penn State an adventure.

IST student Zion Emanuel discusses a research project with associate professor Stephen Haynes.

Making a Difference: Dean’s Fund helps student maximize his success

8/21/17

Two crucial elements that support the College of IST are the Dean’s Excellence Fund and the College of IST Future Fund, which offer unrestricted financial resources to address the college's most pressing needs and create opportunities for students.

Students complete fieldwork with the Ojibwe, a Native American people

8/16/17

Three students in the global health minor spent five weeks, as part of their required fieldwork, in northern Minnesota working with the population of the Ojibwe, a Native American people. The first two weeks were spent immersing in the culture of the Leech Lake Reservation and the Red Lake Reservation, while the last three weeks consisted of academic research at White Earth Reservation.

Engineering Leadership Development students pose for a photo with Senegalese farmers.

Trip to Senegal provides eye-opening experience for students and instructors

7/28/17

Students in the Engineering Leadership Development minor traveled to Senegal to learn about new cultures and the real-world applications of their engineering leadership coursework.

Campus entrance sign with pond and amphitheater in background.

Resourceful engineering students save iconic campus sign from demise

6/16/17

When the P and the B from Penn State Beaver’s iconic “chimney stack” entrance sign went missing, the campus called on Senior Engineering Instructor Jim Hendrickson and two of his students to find a fix.

Photo Story: Teaching presentation skills to engineering students in China

6/15/17

Three Penn Staters from the College of Engineering traveled to China in May to teach presentation and communication skills to students at two universities.

Sixteen EMS students recognized for scholarship, global experience and service

5/11/17

Sixteen students were inducted as laureates of the Earth and Mineral Sciences Academy for Global Experience (EMSAGE), which honors a select number of students in Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences for their scholarship, service and global experiences.

Student landscaping team builds outdoor space for local Stormbreak house

5/9/17

Penn State’s landscape design and landscape construction classes are known for their incredible community projects. But with this year’s undertaking, the courses have gone above and beyond.

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.

Preserving history: Students' trip to Auschwitz brought Holocaust horror to life

4/11/17

During their Alternative Spring Break trip, students from Penn State Berks entered Auschwitz as curious scholars and left with a greater appreciation for the horrors of war, and in particular, the Holocaust.

Penn State Mont Alto students deepen roots in community outreach and service

4/5/17

Penn State Mont Alto occupational therapy assistant students are not only engaging 4-year-old Kamdyn Hartung through their studies, they are also assisting with The Gala for Hope for Kamdyn’s Kure, an event to be held in his honor April 7 at the Green Grove Gardens in Greencastle.

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.

Adventures abroad: Student gains new insights about sustainability

3/27/17

The senior environmental resource management major traveled to both New Zealand and Costa Rica as part of two separate embedded courses. She was first introduced to these study-abroad opportunities through her major’s coursework.

IST students on alternative spring break pose in front of the Microsoft Headquarters.

Alternative spring break gives IST students a head start on tech careers

3/23/17

Students from Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) traded bathing suits for business suits when they traveled to Seattle, Washington, for an alternative spring break to visit some of the most influential technology companies in the country.

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.

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