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Schuylkill Undergraduate Research Symposium features over 20 presentations

Penn State Schuylkill students presented original research at the campus' fall 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium on Nov. 29. Twenty students from a variety of disciplines presented on topics that ranged from synthesis of chemical compounds to the use of artificial intelligence in a 3D environment, as well as on cultural and societal issues.
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Penn State Schuylkill student places first in college-wide nursing art contest

Aylah Campos, a second-year student pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State Schuylkill, won first place in the college-wide art contest. The competition tasked nursing students with considering the "Three Cs" of nursing — caring, compassion and communication — as inspiration to address the political, social and practical challenges of providing nursing care with art. 
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Class of 2024 votes to establish the UPUA Basic Needs Endowment

At an event held on Oct. 31, leaders from the Student Philanthropy Network announced that the class of 2024 has voted to create the University Park Undergraduate Association Basic Needs Endowment as their class gift. The fund will provide sustained support for students facing hardships in pursuit of their degree.
PSU psychology professors receive research grant from University Park

Lehigh Valley and Schuylkill faculty members named research center affiliates

Two Penn State professors are taking a closer look at alcohol consumption among students at rural colleges. Nicole Ryerson, assistant professor of psychology at Penn State Lehigh Valley, and Jessica Saalfield, assistant professor of psychology and assistant coordinator for the honors program at Penn State Schuylkill, were awarded an early career grant for their research from the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center at University Park in April. This semester, both were invited to join the center as faculty affiliates.
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Co-Op Stories: Julia Carestia earns global marketing credentials and experience

For go-getter Julia Carestia, joining Penn State Schuylkill Co-Op helped open the doors to her future. After completing a marketing internship with D.G. Yuengling & Son this summer, Carestia is confident in her ability to succeed in the workplace. A second-year student at Penn State Schuylkill, Carestia credits Co-Op with helping her build her portfolio – and her professional skills.
Co-Op: Story from the Field featuring Tanya Johnson

Co-Op Stories: For Tanya Johnson, career-building opportunity creates new path

Passionate about helping others and tapping into her creativity, when Tanya Johnson learned of a marketing internship through a class with Penn State Schuylkill Co-Op, she knew she wanted to give it a try. A second-year student who's part of the Division of Undergraduate Studies, Johnson is exploring different major options and career pathways. After completing her first internship and continuing her time in co-op, Johnson feels more confident in herself and her journey throughout her academic and professional careers.
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EnvironMentors program seeks faculty, undergraduate and high school students

Penn State's EnvironMentors program connects high school students from underserved districts with the University's world-class research facilities and faculty, providing opportunities for them to achieve bright futures. The program, now in its sixth year, is currently accepting applications for faculty, undergraduate and high school students for the 2023-24 cohort. Applications are due by Oct. 15.