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Birding Classic winners

birding classic

The Engstrom/Mahan team won its category for sighting the most birds (93) in a single county in a 24-hour period. Pictured, left to right, are Kurt Engstrom, Carl Engstrom, Birding Classic organizer Catie Kilgus and Carolyn Mahan, professor of biology at Penn State Altoona.

Senior High Math Competition

sr high math comp

High school students across the area participated in the annual Senior High Math Competition hosted by Penn State Altoona in May.

George Stockburger in Seattle

George Stockburger in Seattle

When he's not focused on work for his internship with Scout Media, George Stockburger has made an effort to catch the sights in Seattle, including this view from the Space Needle.

Amir Marvasti

amir marvasti

Amir Marvasti, associate professor of sociology at Penn State Altoona, is studying the meaning of courage, calling it "a noble quality we all aspire to."