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Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence announces upcoming programming

8/19/19

The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence has announced its programming for August, including: online, self-directed, new instructor orientation; a chance to meet institute representatives at the Graduate School Reception; how to survive -- and thrive -- as a teaching assistant; and how to plan class sessions and handle challenging classroom situations.

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Resolution Revolution

8/19/19

A one-of-a-kind instrument that provides atomic-level imaging is helping scientists observe protein complexes in action and see how viruses enter cells.

Marijuana may boost risky effects of drinking alcohol

8/19/19

As the legalization of medical marijuana and marijuana use are both on the rise in the United States, people are not necessarily using alcohol less and may be unaware of the risks of combining alcohol and marijuana, according to researchers who found that compared to people who only drank alcohol, those who used alcohol and marijuana simultaneously were more likely to drink heavier and more often.

Goodbye Lynda.com, hello LinkedIn Learning: Penn State upgrades popular service

8/19/19

Rebranded and updated, Lynda.com is now available to the Penn State community as LinkedIn Learning, featuring a new, easy-to-use interface, expanded course library and other interactive features that utilize the LinkedIn network. These insights, drawn from LinkedIn’s 575 million users, will help predict learning trends and deliver a more personalized learning experience to help all users meet their learning and professional development goals.

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Survey aims to help citizens protect themselves from vector-borne illnesses

8/16/19

Penn State Extension has established a new vector-borne disease team that focuses on diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquitos. To ensure that its efforts address community needs, the team is launching a survey, the results of which will allow extension educators to deliver responsive programming to educate the public on vector-borne diseases, how to prevent them, and how people can protect themselves.

Lauren and Alyson Pisarcik

Sisters strengthen relationship through their IST education at Penn State

8/16/19

Many siblings share a special bond of being Penn State alumni, but not many can say that they graduated from the same college. For the Pisarcik sisters, graduating from the College of Information Sciences and Technology strengthened both their relationship and their technical knowledge.

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Penn State student named a 2020 UNESCO Fellow

8/16/19

Laura Guay, a rising junior majoring in biobehavioral health and French and Francophone studies, with a minor in global health, has been named a 2020 United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Fellow.

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Valley National Bank joins College of IST's Corporate Associates Program

8/15/19

Valley National Bank has become the newest organization to join the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology’s Corporate Associates Program. Valley National Bank is one of 16 businesses active in the program, which provides opportunities for organizations to engage with the IST community by funding college initiatives and student internships.

Andrew Herman, Augusta Savage with Her Sculpture “Realization,” 1938

Palmer Museum presents 'Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman' exhibition

8/15/19

The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State will open its major special exhibition of the fall season, "Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman," on Aug. 24. Featuring nearly 80 objects, including sculptures, paintings, works on paper, and archival materials, this exhibition is the first to reassess Harlem Renaissance artist Augusta Savage’s contributions to art and cultural history in light of her role as an artist-activist.

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