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Refugees in Uganda use computers

IST researcher's new book explores the world of 'digital refugees'

5/29/18

With nearly 100 million refugees and displaced persons around the world, a new book by Carleen Maitland, associate professor of information sciences and technology, explores how information and communication technologies are being used to provide humanitarian aid and connect refugees with family and friends.

Azeta Hatef

Doctoral candidate studies how media shocks culture

5/16/18

Penn State doctoral candidate Azeta Hatef spent a month in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul to examine how its people transitioned both culturally and socially from the dramatic change from a five-year media blackout to the ban lifting in 2001. Specifically, she studied the relationship between media and the changing beauty industry through interviews with consumers of cosmetic surgery.

older adults at a computer

Posting, commenting and customizing on Facebook involves, empowers older adults

5/1/18

It's easy to look at social networks as something that is either all bad, or all good. But, researchers suggest it's how you use the network that matters. Older adults who post personal stories, customize their profile, and comment more often indicate the site makes them feel more empowered and gives them a better sense of community. These features, then, might help ease isolation for older adults who are less mobile.

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson named nation's best student TV weathercaster

4/30/18

Robert Johnson, a Penn State junior majoring in meteorology and atmospheric science, earned first place in the television weathercaster category at the annual Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts competition, held April 8-9 in Las Vegas. Johnson served as a weather anchor for Penn State’s student-produced newscast, the “Centre County Report.”

Graduate student excellence celebrated at awards luncheon

4/27/18

Penn State President Eric Barron presented 11 awards to more than 30 graduate students in recognition of outstanding achievement during the annual Graduate Student Awards Luncheon, held April 25 at the Nittany Lion Inn.

Student Marshals Spring 2018

Six selected to serve as Bellisario College student marshals

4/26/18

Six accomplished Penn State seniors have added to their achievements as they were selected to represent the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications as student marshals during commencement exercises Saturday, May 5, at the Bryce Jordan Center.

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