Still Life
University Park Airport Emergency Response Exercise
Commencement across Penn State: Spring 2012
Spring commencement 2012 under way
Penn State, Moroccan students problem-solve together
Finals Week Spring Semester 2012
Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium
Did They Get It Right? - RedTails
Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012
We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)
Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal
Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone
The digital corporation Gigabit Squared on Wednesday (May 23) unveiled its Neighborhood Gateway Program, an initiative that will provide $200 million in funding for up to six Gigabit University (Gig.U) member institutions. Gig.U is a nationwide consortium of universities and communities working toward the development of ultra high-speed networks for leading U.S. universities and their local communities. As a key partner in the Gig.U initiative, Penn State and its surrounding communities will be considered in the competitive process for Gateway Program funding. Winning communities will be selected between November and the first quarter of 2013. (more)
The ability for computer technology to automatically create a society of smart, tolerant citizens may be more hype and hope than reality, according to a Penn State Altoona researcher.
"We have to rethink some of our most common assumptions about modern life and, specifically, we need to rethink assumptions that the information age will naturally lead to a society that is intelligent and scientifically literate," said Shaheed Nick Mohammed, associate professor of communications. (more)
Penn State's Eberly College of Science and the College of the Liberal Arts have announced an anonymous commitment from an alumnus. Valued at a total of $200,000, it will provide funds to support the information technology requirements of faculty in each college. The endowment, which will come from the donor's estate, is intended to enhance greater teaching and research by dedicated faculty in fields ranging from physics and biology to humanities and social sciences. (more)
Penn State, The Lancaster Center is offering a new credit certificate for spring in Information Sciences and Technology (IST). An information sessions are set for 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the center located at 1383 Arcadia Road (Farm and Home Center), Lancaster. The event is free and open to the public.
This certificate focuses on technology topics that are critically important to employers in the workplace today. Designed with the adult student in mind, this 13-credit certificate offers an excellent way to begin or resume a college education and is an important credential to add to a resume. Credits earned in the certificate can also be applied toward a degree. Courses in the certificate are offered on Saturdays and begin in January 2012. (more)
Nicholas Pentz has been named computer systems specialist in Penn State Beaver's Office of Information Technology. The position requires a broad range of skills, including knowledge and experience with personal computers, hardware and software, audiovisual and media systems, and procurement and budgeting. Additionally, he is qualified to work in a variety of operating systems, software, Microsoft applications, computer languages, and conferencing technology. Pentz holds a bachelor's degree in communication/emerging technology and multimedia from Slippery Rock University. He can be contacted at njp114@psu.edu or 724-773-3573.
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Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) held commencement services for its bachelor's, master's and doctoral graduates at University Park over the weekend. (more)
Xiangen Hu of The University of Memphis will present a talk titled "AutoTutor Lite: an Instance of Shareable Knowledge Object" at the College of Information Sciences and Technology from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday, March 28, in the Cybertorium (Room 113, IST building). This lecture is free and will be open to the public. (more)
The 2011-2012 Penn State Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP) application is now available.
Students interested should visit http://s2.ist.psu.edu/IASP/ to learn more about the application process, and contact Rhonda Boonie at rhonda@ist.psu.edu, to learn about an application preparation workshop. The deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 21. (more)
Zhen Lei, assistant professor of energy and environmental economics at Penn State, will present a talk titled "Why Weak Patents? A Reconsideration of the Consensus on Examiner Ignorance" from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31 in the cybertorium (113 IST building). The event is free and open to the public. (more)
Registration is open for IST's annual Future Forum to be held Monday, Feb. 14. To register, IST and SRA students must sign up at http://futureforum.ist.psu.edu/students.cfm by Thursday, Feb. 10. In conjunction with Future Forum, the IST Alumni Society will host a bowling event on Sunday, Feb. 13 at Northland Bowl in State College, Pa. (more)
