University leaders praised the critical role of faculty with teaching, research and clinical appointments at an Oct. 14 event that celebrated their recent promotions with their families and supporters. Speaking at Robb Hall in the Hintz Family Alumni Center, Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi said the University’s core missions would not be possible without non-tenure-line faculty.
Penn State Hazleton faculty and staff members recently participated in a series of bilingual conversations with area high school students that illustrated the various educational opportunities available to them at the campus.
Penn State Hazleton Rehabilitation and Human Services faculty members Lorie Kramer and Garrett Huck have secured a grant from the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence that will support a day-long field trip for students to a historic prison and a notorious former state hospital.
Associate Professor of Engineering Joseph Ranalli has been appointed engineering discipline coordinator for Penn State’s University College, a role that supports University College engineering faculty and provides guidance to campus administrators.
Each year, Penn State recognizes outstanding faculty and staff with annual awards in teaching and excellence. These awards highlight many of the faculty and staff who go above and beyond.
Renae McNair, assistant teaching professor of psychology at Penn State Scranton and Karen Sofranko, director of academic services and retention at Penn State Hazleton, have been selected to receive the 2022 Penn State Excellence in Advising Award.
Eshani Lee's research and own experiences have demonstrated to her that the language used in STEM classes can be a barrier for non-native English-speaking students. Now she is the principal investigator on a project — funded by a two-year National Science Foundation grant — titled “Breaking the Language Barrier in Chemistry Assessment.”
Penn State Hazleton Associate Teaching Professor of Information Sciences and Technology Barbara Brazon has been recognized with the College of Information Sciences and Technology Faculty Member of the Year Award.
