Douglas Brooks, a respected wooden boatbuilder, writer and scholar, will return to Penn State Abington, as well as two Philadelphia nonprofits, to discuss his work and demonstrate traditional Japanese boatbuilding techniques from March 28 to 30. His visit will illustrate how a study of history and an artistic craft can lead to a rewarding and fulfilling life and career, according to the art faculty member organizing the events.
The Data Sciences program at Penn State Abington is designed to help meet the demand for trained data scientists, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts will increase by 36% in the next decade.
Ellen Knodt, professor emerita of English at Penn State Abington, will share her experiences searching for clues to ambiguities in Ernest Hemingway's newly published letters and original manuscripts during an online lecture open to the public on Feb. 19.
Hailey Gamble, an accomplished softball player and scholar at Penn State Abington, discussed policies and programs with student-athletes and leaders from colleges and universities nationwide.
Penn State Abington students wrapped up an ongoing project with students from Germany's Hof University during a 10-day visit, which was part of the curriculum for their embedded programs course.
The Chaiken Center for Student Success at Penn State Abington is a central point for academic support, and it offers students opportunities to develop skills that are essential to their academic and professional success.
Dennis Millan arrived at the Penn State Abington Chaiken Center for Student Success last summer prepared to reimagine its offerings through collaboration and data-driven decision making.
Penn State Abington's Alexa Morley plans to use her business degree, augmented with an entrepreneurship and innovation minor and a successful internship, to make an impact in the hospitality industry.
Penn State student Saranya Ananth will graduate with multiple honors this week after immersing herself in research projects and other opportunities that laid the groundwork for the rigors of medical school. She will also serve as a student marshal for the Penn State Abington commencement ceremony.
