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Theatre MFA student wins national award for scenic design

3/4/15

James Rogers, an master of fine arts student in theatre technology, will receive the Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award, known as “The Golden Hammer Award,” from the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT).

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THON to be recognized March 4 by Pennsylvania House of Representatives

3/3/15

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is scheduled to recognize the achievements of the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, known as THON, through House Resolution No. 119 expected at approximately 11 a.m. Wednesday (March 4) in Harrisburg. Five members of THON’s executive committee are scheduled to be in attendance to represent Penn State students on the House floor.

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Researcher looks to eye-tracking device to better understand anxiety in children

2/27/15

For some youngsters, a toy spider is frightening. For others, it’s simply a funny-looking plaything. Why some kids squeal with delight and others with trepidation is what Koraly Perez-Edgar, a researcher in Penn State’s Department of Psychology, is hoping to tap into. Her research team is working with a German technology firm to build an eye-tracking visor that will capture eye gaze information that could lead to a better understanding of anxiety disorders in children.

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WPSU-TV celebrates 50 years as public, educational resource

2/26/15

Fifty years ago, WPSU-TV went on the air for the first time. Students and teachers who turned on their televisions for the initial broadcast watched “Saludos Amigos,” an introductory Spanish class aimed at schoolchildren across central Pennsylvania.

Scholar Jenny Dobson and THON child Noah Mummert

Schreyer Scholar makes the cut for THON

2/25/15

Jenny Dobson, a Schreyer Honors Scholar, shaved her head to show solidarity for the cancer patients who have lost their hair through medical treatments. This helped her reflect on the meaning of “internal beauty" for THON 2015.

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Students use new lab to study how sounds influence human health

2/24/15

The Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management at Penn State has established the Social Science Acoustics Lab in Keller Building at the University Park campus. The lab is used in a variety of ways to investigate the impact natural sounds have on human health.

The Routledge Companion to Remix Studies

Eduardo Navas co-authors book

2/19/15

Eduardo Navas, visiting assistant professor of art, researches and explores the creative and political role of recyclability and remix in art, media and culture. His production includes art and media projects, critical texts, and curatorial projects. Recently, Navas co-authored The Routledge Companion to Remix Studies, which comprises contemporary texts by key authors and artists who are active in the emerging field of remix studies.

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Gaming for a healthier future

2/16/15

A group of Penn State researchers is exploring how a digital game could help children learn skills to prevent childhood obesity.

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