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Plasma medicine research highlights antibacterial effects and potential uses

Researchers in Penn State’s College of Engineering, College of Agricultural Sciences and College of Medicine say direct LTP treatment and plasma-activated media are effective treatments against bacteria found in liquid cultures and have devised a way to create plasma directly in liquids.




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Faculty member's 'Saving Israel' produced as an audiobook

An audiobook version of a Penn State faculty member's critically acclaimed nonfiction work about a secret, illegal 1947-49 operation to rescue newborn Israel has been produced by Rowman & Littlefield.




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Weather Risk Management Club stays connected, examines pandemic impacts remotely

The Weather Risk Management Club has continued meeting via Zoom during the remote learning period, carrying on their work examining the impacts of severe weather events on the economy.




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Industrial engineering students receive scholarships for academic excellence

Three students received scholarships in industrial and mechanical engineering from the Material Handling Education Foundation for the 2020-21 academic year.




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Civil engineering faculty receives CAREER Award to enhance fracture simulation

Michael Hillman, L. Robert and Mary L. Kimball Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State, received a NSF CAREER Award to develop new computational methods to simulate fracture.




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Apple MacBook Air (2020)

If you're a macOS fan who primarily uses a laptop to write and browse the web, the 2020 Apple MacBook Air's redesigned keyboard and lower price make it easy to recommend.




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MacBook Air or MacBook Pro: Which Should You Buy?

Apple's MacBook Air and MacBook Pro share similarly impressive, iconic designs, but which one delivers the right balance of power and value for what you do? Here's how they rank in our testing.




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FAA: New Rule Creates Network of Trackable Drones

A new rule proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration would make it possible for the United States government to track almost all drones in the country.




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Students, staff, faculty honored at virtual annual awards recognition

In an inspiring show of support, a large contingent of Penn State Scranton’s campus community logged onto their computers the evening of April 22 to celebrate the accomplishments of the student body.




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As finals week approaches, campus experts offer study-at-home tips

This semester, due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, students will be doing their finals at home on their computers. This creates a few potential challenges, such as inability to access physical library resources, faulty internet connections, and lingering stress from upcoming final exams. Luckily, faculty and staff are doing their best to accommodate their students’ needs in these trying times -- through virtual means.




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Berettyóújfalu replace Győr in Futsal Champions League

MVFC Berettyóújfalu will represent Hungary in the UEFA Futsal Champions League after ETO FC Győr withdrew.




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Coaches on #UCLFutsal finals draw

UEFA.com hears from the four coaches after the semi-final draw was made for the matches on 26 April at Almaty Arena.




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Reaching the heart of a new generation

TeenStreet challenges teens in Brazil to have a true friendship with Jesus and reflect His love.




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Encouraging each other

Leaders from OM Latin America discuss the challenges and opportunities of ministry in the region during their annual meetings in September.




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Nearly All Teachers (and Other Public Servants) Who Applied for Loan Forgiveness Were Denied

The Department of Education has denied 99 percent of applications for public service loan forgiveness under a temporary expanded program funded by Congress, a report finds.




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Transgender Teachers Speak Out on What They Need From School Leaders

In a recent video message, transgender teachers urge school leaders to make schools more welcoming by examining their own biases and implementing inclusive policies.




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Here's What Teachers Think About Training, Pay, Strikes, and Choice

Educators for Excellence took the temperature of teachers across the nation on issues ranging from compensation to preparation to union membership.




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The Teaching Profession in 2019 (in Charts)

Here's a review of the research that sums up a big year for the teaching profession.




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What Should Teachers Need to Do to Transfer Their License to a New State?

Just 16 states require incoming teachers to provide evidence of successful prior job performance, a National Council on Teacher Quality analysis found.




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10 Ways the Teaching Profession Has Changed Over the Past 10 Years

From an increase in teacher activism to a decline in the number of people who want to be teachers, here are 10 of the biggest shifts in the profession over the past decade.




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A Road Trip for Teachers and a Chance to Get Inspired

Education Week has teamed up with Roadtrip Nation to send a group of teachers across the country in a green RV. Here's what you need to know.




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The Nation's Top Teachers on Self-Care, Student Voice, and What They Would Say to Trump

The four finalists for National Teacher of the Year say their fellow teachers are sharing their stories and their students' stories more than ever, and it's time for policymakers to listen.




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Still Mostly White and Female: New Federal Data on the Teaching Profession

Here are five takeaways on the teaching profession from the newly released 2017-18 National Teacher and Principal Survey.




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Here's How Many Teaching Jobs Could Be Lost in Each State in a COVID-19 Recession

There could be an 8.4 percent reduction in the U.S. teaching corps, and some states could see reductions as large as 20 percent, according to a new analysis by the Learning Policy Institute.




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Gent v Roma facts

Roma have a 1-0 first-leg lead to protect as they seek a place in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 at the expense of Belgian hosts Gent.




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Porto v Leverkusen facts

Leverkusen's tie with Porto hangs in the balance as the German club travel to Portugal defending a 2-1 lead.




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Espanyol v Wolves facts

Espanyol have their work cut out to prolong their first UEFA Europa League campaign thanks to a first-leg hat-trick from Wolves' striker Diogo Jota.




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Sevilla v CFR Cluj facts

A 1-1 first-leg draw in Romania gives three-time UEFA Europa League winners Sevilla the edge as they play host to CFR Cluj.




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Benfica v Shakhtar Donetsk facts

Benfica, unbeaten at home in this competition, bid to reach the last 16 at the expense of a Shakhtar Donetsk side who won an eventful first leg 2-1 in Kharkiv.




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Ajax v Getafe facts

Ajax have their backs to the wall against a Getafe side who are in a commanding position after a 2-0 first-leg win in Spain.




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Salzburg v Eintracht Frankfurt facts

Defeated 4-1 at 2018/19 semi-finalists Eintracht Frankfurt, UEFA Europa League stalwarts Salzburg have it all to do on home soil.




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Internazionale v Ludogorets facts

Internazionale entertain Ludogorets in Milan protecting a 2-0 first-leg lead as they seek to maintain their 100% success rate in the round of 32.




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Celtic v Copenhagen facts

The champions of Scotland and Denmark go into their second leg level at one goal apiece after a pulsating first leg in Copenhagen.




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Arsenal v Olympiacos facts

Alexandre Lacazette's late goal in Greece has given Arsenal the advantage, although Olympiacos won their last game away to the Gunners.




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Manchester United v Club Brugge facts

With a perfect record at home to Belgian visiitors, Manchester United hold the upper hand after a 1-1 draw at Club Brugge, who have never won in England.




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Wolfsburg v Shakhtar Donetsk facts

Standing between Wolfsburg and a third UEFA Europa League quarter-final are Shakhtar Donetsk as the clubs meet for the first time.




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İstanbul Başakşehir v Copenhagen facts

İstanbul Başakşehir and F. C. Copenhagen are each aiming to reach the quarter-finals of a European competition for the first time.




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Rangers v Leverkusen facts

Rangers' marathon UEFA Europa League campaign stretches into a 17th fixture as they play host to German heavyweights Bayer Leverkusen.




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Olympiacos v Wolves facts

Olympiacos's reward for a dramatic victory against 2019 runners-up Arsenal is another tie against English opposition, Wolverhampton Wanderers.




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Internazionale v Getafe facts

Conquerors of Ajax in the round of 32, Getafe's reward is another tie against esteemed European campaigners as they take on Italian giants Internazionale.




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Eintracht Frankfurt v Basel facts

Two former semi-finalists have been paired together in the round of 16 as Eintracht Frankfurt go head to head for the first time with Basel.




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Sevilla v Roma facts

Two clubs whose campaigns started in the group stage meet in the last 16 with Sevilla hosting Roma at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.




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LASK v Manchester United facts

The longest European campaign in Austrian club LASK's history continues with a mouth-watering home fixture against Manchester United.




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Shakhtar Donetsk v Wolfsburg facts

Shakhtar Donetsk have the edge in the tie after a 2-1 win in Germany, but Wolfsburg boast an excellent UEFA Europa League away record.




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Leverkusen v Rangers facts

Bayer Leverkusen appear to be in complete control of this UEFA Europa League round of 16 tie after beating Rangers 3-1 in the Glasgow first leg.




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Wolves v Olympiacos facts

After a 1-1 draw in Piraeus, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Olympiacos meet at Molineux to decide their round of 16 tie.




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Manchester United v LASK facts

LASK's longest European campaign looks set to end as they travel to Manchester United having lost 5-0 at home in the first leg of their last-16 tie.




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Basel v Eintracht Frankfurt facts

Basel have one foot in the quarter-finals after overwhelming 2018/19 semi-finalists Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 away in the first leg of their round of 16 tie.




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Copenhagen v İstanbul Başakşehir facts

Copenhagen welcome İstanbul Başakşehir to Denmark with the Turkish club holding a 1-0 lead as both clubs seek a first European quarter-final appearance.




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COVID-19 in Children: Initial Characterization of the Pediatric Disease