Penn State laureate, School of Music host high school singers
November 18, 2009
Virsky Ukrainian Dance Company performs at Eisenhower
November 17, 2009
Students to present major Disney production For The Kids
November 16, 2009
Penn State celebrates Senior Day
November 14, 2009
Hershey breaks ground for Children's Hospital
November 13, 2009
Kronos Quartet performs at Eisenhower Auditorium
November 10, 2009
Rally in the Valley excites fans
November 6, 2009
Students capture fall at University Park
November 5, 2009
Penn State Greeks strut their Broadway stuff
November 1, 2009
THON 5K draws thousands
November 1, 2009
2009 State of the University Address
Poultry science professor shares turkey news
Penn State Solar Decathlon 2009, part two: Natural Fusion goes to Washington
Natural Fusion, Penn State's Solar Decathlon Team 2009
Behind the scenes with the stadium concessions team
Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone
Beaver Stadium Behind the Scenes and On the Air
Beaver Stadium Behind the Scenes: Video Board
Video gives students sneak peek at new campus location
Historic Old Main Bell removed from tower for restoration and display
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With the trend in locally raised food, the "heritage turkey" is experiencing a surge in popularity. R. Michael Hulet, associate professor of poultry science at Penn State, said many of these colorful birds (with equally colorful names such as Black Spanish, Bourbon Red, and Slate) are the commercially-bred turkeys of yesteryear. Heritage turkeys are a niche market, and "they are expensive to grow, because they don't produce as much meat per feed," said Hulet. "They allow local producers to diversify what they farm, and people say that, because they take longer to grow, there's a little more texture and 'turkey-ish' taste to the meat." (more)
The shows' bizarre murder methods, weapons, and plots are far-fetched,
says Robert Shaler, director of Penn State's forensic science program.
For students interested in a career in crime scene investigation,
Shaler recommends studying science and mathematics. (more)
The thickness of their vocal cords determines how deep their voices are, explained David Puts, assistant professor of biological anthropology. His research has revealed that women are attracted to deeper voices. (more)
"We'll be relying on fossil fuels for the next several decades, but algae-based fuels could be a great way to reduce our carbon footprint," said Tom Richard, professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Penn State. (more)
The last time you watched CNN or read The New York Times online, you might have been surprised to see reporting by ordinary people. From photos uploaded instantly of the earthquake in Indonesia to video of the tsunami in American Samoa to live-blogging from a student protest at the California State University at Fullerton, all of these reports represent a new kind of news reporting. What is citizen journalism -- also called "participatory" or "street" journalism -- and why are increasing numbers of people playing reporter? "Citizen-journalists are regular people who contribute to news reporting, not for monetary reward, but because they have a particular interest in a topic," said Curt Chandler, senior lecturer in communications at Penn State. Chandler teaches future journalists how to adapt to a changing media environment, where the audience doesn't just read the news, but helps make it. (more)
"They are all around you, if you know where to look!" said Sean
Brennan, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Penn State. Today's robots vacuum floors, make cars run smoothly and manufacture parts that we use every day. Humanoid robots like those featured in movies and on TV, however, are likely still decades away from being a reality. (more)
"Different people will give you different answers to that question,"
said Baruch Halpern, professor of ancient history and religious
studies. "The Ark is a regular feature in the Old Testament, making
several appearances in the first five books of the Bible. There are
many consistent references to the Ark, and when you add it all up, it
seems like the Ark was a real article." (more)
On several more Saturdays between now and mid-November, a caravan of pilgrims will arrive at University Park, Pa. Many will sport outlandishly colorful attire. Some will appear days beforehand and live in tents, setting up camp outside Beaver Stadium. And on game day, as many as 107,000 fans will crowd into one of the the largest stadiums in North America. Still more will feast and imbibe from their vehicles while listening to the thunderous roar of the crowd inside. Given its nature and its prominent position in our culture, is football the Roman gladiator sport for modern Americans? Professor Garrett Fagan sees many similarities, and at least one big difference (more)
The answer is mixed, according to Gerald LeTendre, professor of education, and the popular opinion that America does less homework than other nations is simply not true. "Very simply, too much of anything can be harmful." (more)
"Shows like American Idol have completely changed how audiences watch television," according to S. Shyam Sundar, distinguished professor of communications. The real change, he said, came when the audience became part of the production. "It's the tantalizing possibility of shaping the show that is offered to viewers week in and week out." (more)
