Christine Ashton, instructor in mathematics, received the Outstanding Teaching Award for Part-Time Faculty and Staff at the Employee Recognition Celebration on April 21.
Mesude Bayrakci-Boz, assistant professor of engineering, received the Butler Technology and Teaching Award at the Employee Recognition Celebration on April 21.
The 19 interdisciplinary research teams that received funding include more than 75 researchers who are affiliated with 10 colleges and research units across seven Penn State campuses.
A new research program for students will be launched this coming fall: The Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses Undergraduate Student Research Fund aims to support student-led projects in different fields. Participants will acquire hands-on experience in research, scholarship, and artistic efforts. They will be responsible for creating their own research problems, study proposals, methodologies, and presenting their findings.
Janitorial worker Barbara Trainor (center) was presented with a miniature engraved Nittany Lion statue and recognized by her peers on her upcoming retirement during the Employee Recognition Ceremony on April 21. She is joined by Facilities Supervisor Michael Chura and Chancellor Elizabeth J. Wright.
