Penn State announced the recipients of the inaugural Commonwealth Campus Undergraduate Community-Engaged Research Awards, a new program designed for faculty who specifically support undergraduate student participation in research that aims to improve community well-being.
Working remotely and from in-person sites at the Harrisburg and University Park campuses, teams spent three focused days in June attending workshops and webinars, collaborating with coaches and each other, as they worked on their projects related to student success and providing opportunities for students in the higher education space.
Trevor Ruggiero and Associate Professor of Chemistry Dan Patel pour liquid nitrogen during a recent session in the chemistry laboratory at Penn State Hazleton.
Penn State Hazleton chemical engineering major Trevor Ruggiero was selected for a 2023-34 Multi-Campus Research Experience for Undergraduates, providing him a third consecutive semester of experience in a research laboratory.
Effective July 1, Lori Reno (first from left) will be promoted to associate teaching professor of business, Shannon Richie (center) will be promoted to librarian and Megan Schall (right) will be promoted to associate professor of biology.
Three faculty members at Penn State Hazleton received promotions in their academic ranks, effective July 1. Lori Reno was promoted to associate teaching professor of business, Shannon Richie was promoted to librarian and Megan Schall was promoted to associate professor of biology.
