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Motivated to Research

Johannes Raabe's research in educational sport psychology looks to enhance the relationship between coaches and student-athletes.

Endangered Ohia Tree forest type on the flanks of Mauna Kea Volcanon on the Big Island

Environmental Studies in Hawai'i

A new environmental studies course at Penn State Altoona includes a two-week, on-site study in Hawaii.

The outside of Andrea's Café on its way to completion.

Spreading Hope and Joy through Love and Action

A business project in Bolivia opens more doors for Penn State Altoona students.

Takehiro Iwatsuki and kinesiology major Kierra Irwin work together on Iwatsuki's research regarding motor skills.

Autonomy in Athletics: Good Choice!

Takehiro Iwatsuki, assistant professor of kinesiology, studies whether or not choice influences motor skill performance

Students look at a presentation at the Student Expo

Highlighting Student Successes and Opportunities

The inaugural Student Expo highlights student research, creative activies, study away programs, and more.

Lacey Wallace nears the finish line of the 2018 York, PA, marathon.

Hitting Her Stride

Penn State Altoona faculty member Lacey Wallace qualifies for the 2019 Boston Marathon

A monarch butterfly rests above several chrysalises waiting to metamorphosize.

Helping Monarchs Take Flight

Environmental studies majors create a monarch butterfly way station on campus to help protect the species.

Turning Grief into Good

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Alumna Ashley Schreyer is using her own grief to spread awareness and education about suicide and end the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Cairsty DePasquale and Jordan Wolfkill study the movements of zebrafish

Going with the Flow

Cairsty DePasquale and student research assistant Jordan Wolfkill use zebrafish and a newly constructed swim tunnel to conduct research on exercise and the brain.

Fighting for the Innocent

Inspired by his father’s advice, Jesse Knowlden follows an unconventional path, leading him to the Ohio Innocence Project.

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