The dean's list recognizes the academic excellence of undergraduate students who have met credit load requirements, as outlined by University policy, and who have earned a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Penn State Altoona has received a $50,000 commitment from CSX Transportation to create the CSX Rail Transportation Engineering Scholarship, which will support students in the field of rail engineering.
Jazzmine McCauley received a merit-based scholarship to attend Charleston School of Law and Ziwei "Will" Lin was awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship to attend New England Law School in Boston.
Four members of the Penn State Altoona tennis teams were recognized for their success in the classroom by being named to the College Sports Communicators’ NCAA Division III Academic All-District teams.
Videos from colleges, such as the College of Education and Health and Human Development, play on screens in the lobby of the suite, showcasing the variety of research that goes beyond STEM.
"From Biomanufacturing to Fashion” -- the Demirel Lab in the College of Engineering have developed a revolutionary solution to the problem of microfiber pollution: a protein-based material, which is sustainably produced with biotechnology, biodegradable and nontoxic. This stop on the art curation tour showcases the blend fabric of Squitex denim (85% cotton, 15% protein) along with lion paws made of protein powder.
Core Project Team: Abdon Pena Francesch: Graduate Student (Currently an Assistant Prof at U. Michigan) Huihun Jung: Graduate Student (Currently at Tandem Repeat, Inc; a Penn State Spin-off) Melik Demirel: Huck Endowed Chair Professor of Biomimetic Materials, College of Engineering
