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From K-cups to Trump: Behrend professor writes guide to life in information age

Donald Trump's success as a presidential candidate is a direct result of our on-demand culture, which favors sound bites and sharp talk over analytical thinking, says John Gamble, distinguished professor of political science and international law at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, and author of “No Bull Information: A Humorous, Practical Guide to Help Americans Adapt to the Information Age.”
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Penn State uses digital building automation systems to boost sustainability

More than 350 buildings on campus are connected to and controlled by a building automation system, which uses a secure computer network to centralize the remote monitoring and control of electricity, lighting, plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning and other environmental systems. Many Penn State campuses across the state, including Harrisburg, Altoona and Erie, The Behrend College, also use digital automation systems for managing building settings.

Students Create Video Games at College for Kids

Ethan McCarthy’s fingers rattled up and down the keyboard as his eyes fixated on the computer monitor. He was trying to move a small, square-shaped character from one platform to another without it falling into a pit of nothingness.