Entrepreneurs across the University will pitch their business ideas and create inventive solutions to common problems through a series of competitions and challenges held during Penn State Startup Week from April 1-5. The challenges are at the heart of Startup Week’s mission of teaching and inspiring participants to make innovation a part of their lives, communities and careers, either by starting their own companies or bringing a problem-solving approach to established organizations.
The Mont Alto LaunchBox is offering free workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs on and off campus this spring. They are open to the public and free of charge. Participants are encouraged to register at montalto.mblayst.com/launchbox/workshops.
Ethan Munoz uses Nintento Labo for the first time at THON 2019. Teaching and Learning Technology and the THON Engagement and Empowerment Network (TEENetwork) helped kids experience emerging education technology during THON weekend.
During Penn State Mont Alto’s spring 2019 Evening Talk and Star Party Series, faculty and staff will share their experiences and expertise in a diverse collection of topics, from immunotherapy to rabbit husbandry and music. The talks, set for Feb. 6, March 13 and April 3, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the General Studies Auditorium and are free of charge and open to the public.
Edward Hipkiss, lecturer in biology, will give the first of three Evening Talks during spring term at Penn State Mont Alto. The talks highlight faculty research and are followed, weather permitting, by star parties with telescope viewing and night-sky tours led by Kimberly Herrmann, associate professor in physics and astronomy.
U.S. Rep. John Joyce visited Penn State Mont Alto on Jan. 11, to help him better understand healthcare education in the region. He was recently sworn into the House of Representatives for the 13th Congressional District.
Dr. Dan Dandy, teaching professor and academic coordinator of clinical education (left), answers questions about Penn State Mont Alto's Physical Therapist Assistant program from Rep. John Joyce.
Following a simulated birthing demonstration at Penn State Mont Alto, U.S. Rep. John Joyce (left) is joined by Chief Academic Officer Michael Doncheski, nursing students Ben Cai and Mary Shriver, and Chancellor Francis Achampong.
