Penn State released its preliminary coronavirus testing results for the period of Nov. 6 to 12 on its COVID-19 dashboard today (Nov. 13). The University Park campus received 163 positive on-demand test results and eight positive random test results from student testing during the period of Nov. 6 to 12. As of Nov. 12 at University Park, there are 319 active student cases, up from 275 at the last update on Nov. 10, and 4,009 students have completed their isolation period and are no longer active cases.
Throughout Lieutenant Colonel Michael Wissemann’s educational journey as an undergraduate and graduate student, he never regarded himself as a standout student. That was until he was awarded the US Army War College Distinguished Graduate distinction, attributing much of his success to Penn State.
David Starling, associate professor of physics at Penn State Hazleton, has been working toward the development of a quantum computer — a device that promises to deliver huge increases in processing power and outstrip even the most powerful of today’s (and tomorrow’s) supercomputers.
David Starling, associate professor of physics, has been working toward developing a quantum computer — a device that could outstrip even the most powerful of today’s (and tomorrow’s) supercomputers. His hope? The computers can someday help solve complex problems affecting human society, like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several Penn State Hazleton faculty and alumni will be featured as panelists in November at a virtual symposium for young women who may be interested in science, technology, engineering and math.
All Penn State students are urged to take advantage of COVID-19 testing, at no cost to the student, prior to the shift to completely remote learning on November 20. Penn State Hazleton will take place November 16 and 17 in the main gym of the Physical Education Building.
