Penn State University Libraries’ Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) has named 13 recipients of the 2024 Faculty Engagement Award with this year’s theme of “Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Teaching.” Recipients will collaborate with TLT staff to identify potential uses, constraints and best practices for using generative AI for teaching purposes. Faculty will utilize available generative AI tools including Microsoft Copilot and Adobe Firefly to assist in content creation, course planning and content delivery.
Jobs and the economy are among the most important issues for voters during the 2024 presidential election, with interest rates, the cost of consumer goods and job availability at the tops of people’s minds. Penn State News spoke with Kenneth Louie, associate professor of economics, Penn State Behrend, to learn more about the current state of the U.S. economy and the issues that the presidential candidates will need to address as they continue on the campaign trail.
A snow-themed class put a new spin on Penn State Behrend’s College for Kids, a six-week summer-enrichment program. Students stitched their own winter hats.
Penn State Behrend's College for Kids is a six-week summer-enrichment program for youth ages 6 to 14. This year's schedule included more than 100 classes.
A snow-themed class put a new spin on Penn State Behrend’s College for Kids, a six-week summer-enrichment program. Students stitched their own winter hats.
Approximately 50 middle-school students attended this year's Wabtec Girls camp at Penn State Behrend. The weeklong program promotes careers in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
Approximately 50 middle-school students attended this year's Wabtec Girls camp at Penn State Behrend. The weeklong program prepares students for careers in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
A snow-themed class put a new spin on Penn State Behrend’s College for Kids, a six-week summer-enrichment program. Students stitched their own winter hats and built igloos with marshmallows.
This year's Wabtec Girls camp at Penn State Behrend offered hands-on workshops in science, technology and engineering. "We're trying to encourage these young women to stay in math and science courses," said Melanie Ford, director of Youth Education Outreach at Behrend and the coordinator of the camp.
