Wes Hall, a 2017 graduate of Penn State Behrend, developed the Lace-N-Lock device, which allows people with mobility issues to tighten their shoes without having to bend down and actually touch the laces.
Wes Hall, a 2017 graduate of Penn State Behrend, developed the Lace-N-Lock device, which allows people with mobility issues to tighten their shoes without having to bend down and touch the laces.
Psychology students at Penn State Behrend used the Pokémon Go game to test the spatial intelligence of 60 players. Men drew more accurate maps after playing the game for 20 minutes.
Manufacturing employment in Erie County has decreased since the 1970s. This year's ERIE Conference at Penn State Behrend explored the impact continued job losses will have on the future of the region.
Advanced industries now account for more than 20,000 jobs, directly and indirectly, in Erie County. Most pay well: The average annual salary is $78,000, according to the Brookings Institution.
