Friday, November 06, 2009
Henry C. "Hank" Foley, dean of Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology, has been named the University's vice president for research and dean of the Graduate School. Foley succeeds Eva J. Pell, who in August was appointed Under Secretary for Science for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. "Hank Foley is a tremendous choice to lead Penn State in remaining an important international center of research in the 21st century," said Penn State President Graham Spanier. "Throughout his tenure at the University, Hank has demonstrated a vision for research and scientific inquiry that will serve him well in this position." (more)
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Chinese and American scientists are working collaboratively to develop better ways for society to cope with major crises. This sharing of ideas and insights got a significant boost at Penn State recently during the International Joint Workshop on GeoCollaborative Crisis Management, hosted by the College of Information Sciences and Technology(IST). (more)