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2023 Seed Grant Program

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For ten years, the Institutes of Energy and the Environment has awarded funding to more than 400 researchers and 200 interdisciplinary projects across multiple Penn State colleges and campuses.

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Gisely Nunez

Gisely Nunez, a fourth-year student from Shenandoah majoring in health policy and administration, has been named Student of the Month for March. 

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ERC Awards 6

Jaculin Scarcella, alumni relations and stewardship officer, received the Outstanding Staff Award at the annual Employee Recognition Celebration on April 21.

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ERC Awards 5

Gina Monks, associate teaching professor of mathematics, received the Penn State Hazleton Council Teaching Excellence Award at the Employee Recognition Celebration on April 21.

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ERC Awards 4

Garrett Huck, associate professor of rehabilitation and human services, received the Faculty Scholar Award at the Employee Recognition Celebration on April 21.

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ERC Awards 3

Christine Ashton, instructor in mathematics, received the Outstanding Teaching Award for Part-Time Faculty and Staff at the Employee Recognition Celebration on April 21.

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EOC Awards 1

Mesude Bayrakci-Boz, assistant professor of engineering, received the Butler Technology and Teaching Award at the Employee Recognition Celebration on April 21.

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EOC Awards 2

Michael Polgar, professor of sociology, received the George T. Bobby Advising Award at the Employee Recognition Celebration on April 21.