si Using data to maximize hospital resources By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:26 -0400 As a student in Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology, Steve Ney learned critical skills, from coding to data design and architecture. Today, he applies that foundation in his "dream job" as a healthcare data analyst for Geisinger Health, where he uses those skills to help produce visual outputs for doctors and staff to utilize in caring for patients. Full Article
si Brandywine, Tyler Arboretum offer online discussion group during pandemic By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:50 -0400 Penn State Brandywine’s Sustainovation Team has partnered with Tyler Arboretum to host an online discussion club for podcasts, offering a creative solution for the local community to stay connected during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Full Article
si Barry, Spearly receive 2020 Excellence in Advising Award By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:00 -0400 Elaine Barry, associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn State Fayette, the Eberly Campus, and Janet Spearly, director of academic advising in the Smeal College of Business, have been selected to receive the 2020 Penn State Excellence in Advising Award. Full Article
si Penn State Fayette introduces Veteran Education, Housing and Resource Line By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:23 -0400 Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus has introduced a new phone-based resource for area veterans. Full Article
si Penn State Fayette to hold virtual info session for Early College Program By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:51 -0400 The Early College Program at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to complete college credits at a fifty percent tuition adjustment and earn scholarships. A virtual information session will be offered on Thursday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m. for interested students and families. Full Article
si Tamsin Calidas: Memoir lays bare life on a Hebridean croft By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 WHEN Tamsin Calidas stepped aboard a ferry bound for the Hebridean island that would become her new home, it was with hope for a fresh beginning, one far from the tumultuous events and near-death experience she had faced in the city streets being left behind. Full Article
si Books: Delusion, guilt and misplaced loyalty in Philippe Sands’ examination of the Nazi past By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:01:14 +0100 The Ratline: Love, Lies and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive Full Article
si Caro Ramsay: Crime author on why Tyndrum makes her heart sing By www.heraldscotland.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 CARO RAMSAY, AUTHOR Full Article
si Six students earn recognition as Bellisario College student marshals By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:05 -0400 Six accomplished seniors will celebrate the culmination of their collegiate involvement and success by representing the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications as student marshals for the Class of 2020. Full Article
si Communications alumnus' latest thriller focuses on college admissions scandal By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:14 -0400 Penn State alumnus and author Paul Levine's latest novel, "Cheater's Game," focuses on the college admissions scandal. Full Article
si Privacy worries prevent use of social media account for signing up for apps By news.psu.edu Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:00 -0400 People find it convenient to use Facebook or other social media accounts to sign up for most new apps and services, but they prefer to use their e-mail address or open a new account if they feel the information in the app is too sensitive, according to a team of researchers. Full Article
si Reducing greenhouse gas emissions using microwave plasma technology By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:06 -0400 A multi-disciplinary collaborative relationship, developed between Penn State EMS Energy Institute researchers and a Pittsburgh-based start-up company, may hold the answer to reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while also paving the way to disrupt the chemical and material industries. Full Article
si EESI EarthTalks panel to focus on energy education in post-pandemic world By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:36 -0400 Susan Brantley, director of the Earth and Environmental System Institute, and Lee Kump, John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, will lead a panel discussion on the future of energy education at 4 p.m. Monday, May 18, via Zoom. Full Article
si Challenge met: Geography department transitions to remote teaching and learning By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:37 -0400 Within days of the University's shift to remote learning, faculty, instructors and teaching assistants in the Department of Geography moved 35 resident instruction courses into remote delivery mode to teach 1,947 students. Full Article
si Eight Penn State Health doctors named to 'Top Physicians Under 40' list By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:22 -0400 Eight Penn State Health doctors have been named among the Pennsylvania Medical Society's "Top Physicians Under 40." Full Article
si St. Joseph opens curbside X-ray service to ensure patient safety By news.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:52 -0400 Penn State Health St. Joseph opened a curbside, chest X-ray service at the medical center’s main entrance at 2500 Bernville Road on May 4. This new service is part of its continued efforts to increase patient safety during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
si Amazon Launching New Kindle Oasis eReader July 24 By www.pcmag.com Published On :: Starting at $249.99, it's pricey, but the previous generation is a PCMag Editors' Choice product, and this new model promises to be even better. Full Article
si Amazon Kindle Oasis (2019) By www.pcmag.com Published On :: The 2019 edition of the slim, waterproof Amazon Kindle Oasis adds a warmth-adjustable backlight for less eye strain, thought most people will be just fine spending nearly half the price on the Paperwhite. Full Article
si Missing Idaho kids' uncle died of blood clot in Arizona By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:56:07 -0400 A pulmonary blood clot killed the brother of an Idaho woman who’s facing charges in the disappearance of her children — a case that attracted worldwide attention with revelations of her doomsday beliefs and connection to three mysterious deaths Full Article US
si Roy Horn of 'Siegfried and Roy' fame dies from COVID-19 complications By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:48:58 -0400 Roy Horn was 75. Full Article Entertainment
si Coronavirus strikes staffers inside the White House By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:30:18 -0400 The coronavirus is surfacing deep inside the White House Full Article Politics
si Blast of arctic air grips eastern half of US, record lows possible By abcnews.go.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:12:38 -0400 Snow and record cold are in the forecast for New York City and the Northeast Saturday. Full Article US
si Schuylkill Speaks: Senior Dominique Varra discovers enthusiasm for ornithology By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:23 -0400 When she began the biology program at Penn State Schuylkill, senior Dominique Varra thought she wanted to study plants. But after conducting field research studying gray catbirds with Luke Redmond, assistant professor of biology, she has discovered a passion for ornithology. And all of her accomplishments have inspired the next generation of scientists, chiefly her five-year-old daughter Hayden, who hopes to follow in her mother’s footsteps. Full Article
si Inside a Procurement Dispute in North Carolina By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 North Carolina officials' switch in reading-test vendors just weeks before the new school year got underway is spotlighting the often murky process of contracts and procurements for K-12 services. Full Article Assessment+and+testing
si Students With Disabilities Fear Fallout From College Admissions Scandal By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Allegations that some students lied about having disabilities so they could get special accommodations on college entrance exams have the disabilities community worried about a backlash. Full Article Assessment+and+testing
si Instead of Standardized Testing, Consider Portfolio Assessment By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Since learning is so nuanced, so too should be the means in which we assess it. Let's offer students the opportunity to be seen as whole people who can demonstrate different skills and knowledge in a plethora of ways over a period of time. Full Article Assessment+and+testing
si Teachers Should Design Student Assessments. But First They Need to Learn How By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 "When the day came to administer the first test I had designed," writes Brandon Lewis, "my heart sank." Full Article Assessment+and+testing
si Penn State Law to host panel discussion on current Supreme Court term By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:21 -0500 Penn State Law in University Park will host "A Take on the Term" with Sarah Harrington and Erin Murphy, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in the Sutliff Auditorium of the Lewis Katz Building. Full Article
si Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia earns 2020 Rosemary Schraer Mentoring Award By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:00 -0400 Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar and clinical professor of law at Penn State Law at University Park, is the recipient of the 2020 Rosemary Schraer Mentoring Award. Full Article
si Penn State Law in University Park announces spring 2020 grading policy changes By news.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:12 -0400 Penn State Law in University Park will have a mandatory credit/no-credit grading system for the spring 2020 semester in order to be supportive of students during the novel coronavirus public health crisis. Full Article
si Behrend singers take center stage in virtual cabaret By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:28 -0400 Choral students at Penn State Behrend typically end the semester with a concert. This year, because of COVID-19, they tried something different: a virtual cabaret. Full Article
si New Kensington launches virtual offerings, resources for prospective students By news.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:31 -0400 The Penn State New Kensington Office of Admissions and Student Aid is available remotely for appointments, as well as scheduled virtual events for prospective students and families. Full Article
si Virtual expo highlights New Kensington students’ research By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:05 -0400 Twenty-four projects can be viewed online at newkensington.psu.edu/virtual-research-expo. Full Article
si New Kensington family of ‘Nittany Neighbors’ support each other during pandemic By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:24 -0400 The Nittany Neighbors program created at Penn State New Kensington in response to the coronavirus pandemic is testament to the fact that, as campus director of student affairs Theresa Bonk said, "we are a family, and like any family, we take care of our own." Full Article
si New Kensington student-athletes recognized for academic, athletic performance By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:00 -0400 Penn State New Kensington student-athletes from seven varsity sports teams were recognized virtually for academic and athletic performance during the 2019-20 academic year. Full Article
si New Kensington students, faculty celebrated in virtual awards recognition By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 17:00 -0400 Penn State New Kensington announced its academic, teaching and extracurricular award winners on May 1, and shared a dedicated, virtual recognition web page, including video messages, photos and award winners. Full Article
si Portion of New Kensington city block transformed into innovation corridor By news.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:53 -0400 In 2019 alone, Corner LaunchBox had 10 accelerator program graduates, supported five new startups anchored in Pennsylvania, and helped create 20 new jobs. More than 900 individuals utilized the facility for a variety of free and low-cost activities, including the 10-week Corner Opportunity accelerator program, an Idea TestLab, small business and entrepreneurship workshops, free legal clinics, weekly information sessions, and networking events. Full Article
si Campuses transform learning through immersive technology By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:53 -0500 Penn State faculty are going beyond using traditional video in their courses by incorporating virtual-reality immersive experiences. They are discovering how those experiences help enhance active learning and focus students' attention on critical lessons in their courses. Full Article
si Provost provides update on University's coronavirus actions By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:00 -0500 Penn State Executive Vice President and Provost Nicholas P. Jones has shared a message updating the University community on steps being taken to monitor the evolving worldwide coronavirus outbreak and prepare for the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff and visitors. Full Article
si UEFA EURO 2016 website up for Lovie Awards By www.uefa.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:33:00 GMT The official UEFA EURO 2016 website has been nominated for two categories in the sixth Annual Lovie Awards which honour the best of the European internet. Full Article general
si EURO 2016 technical report 2: Long passing By www.uefa.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT In the second extract from the new UEFA EURO 2016 technical report, the expert panel look at which teams relied on long passing and when it proved effective. Full Article general
si EURO 2016 technical report 5: Does possession matter? By www.uefa.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 08:00:00 GMT In the last extract from the new UEFA EURO 2016 technical report, the expert panel examine whether having the majority of possession was really much use at all. Full Article general
si 2021 UEFA U21 provisional finals schedule By www.uefa.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT The provisional schedule for the June 2021 finals has been released, with co-hosts Hungary and Slovenia in action on the opening day. Full Article general
si Six faculty members receive 2020 Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:00 -0400 Six Penn State faculty members have received the 2020 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. Full Article
si Penn State announces 2020 University-wide faculty and staff awards By news.psu.edu Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:00 -0400 Each year, Penn State recognizes outstanding faculty and staff with annual awards in teaching and excellence. These awards highlight many of the faculty and staff who go above and beyond. Full Article
si CrisisWatch N°145 By www.crisisgroup.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:03:00 GMT Political crises and violent protests rocked a number of countries in August, including Guatemala, Nepal, Lebanon and Iraq, where popular unrest threatens to topple the government and overturn the post-2003 political order. Deadly conflict worsened in Yemen, Afghanistan and Kashmir, while violence increased in Burundi following President Nkurunziza’s successful run for a third term, and instability remained the norm in the Central African Republic where UN peacekeeping efforts faced a series of setbacks. A border crisis also prompted a dangerous spike in tensions between Colombia and Venezuela. On a positive note, August saw a peace agreement in South Sudan, strengthened prospects for political and constitutional reform in Sri Lanka, and an important political agreement ahead of October elections in Guinea. Full Article
si CrisisWatch N°146 By www.crisisgroup.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:20:00 GMT Political crises and violent protests rocked a number of countries in August, including Guatemala, Nepal, Lebanon and Iraq, where popular unrest threatens to topple the government and overturn the post-2003 political order. Deadly conflict worsened in Yemen, Afghanistan and Kashmir, while violence increased in Burundi following President Nkurunziza’s successful run for a third term, and instability remained the norm in the Central African Republic where UN peacekeeping efforts faced a series of setbacks. A border crisis also prompted a dangerous spike in tensions between Colombia and Venezuela. On a positive note, August saw a peace agreement in South Sudan, strengthened prospects for political and constitutional reform in Sri Lanka, and an important political agreement ahead of October elections in Guinea. Full Article
si Crisis Group Reaction To Announcement of New Government of National Accord in Libya By www.crisisgroup.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:17:00 GMT Following UN Special Representative for Libya Bernardino León’s announcement of a new Government of National Accord, Joost Hiltermann, Crisis Group’s Middle East and North Africa Program Director, had the following reaction. Full Article
si Crisis Group Congratulates the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet By www.crisisgroup.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:54:00 GMT The International Crisis Group congratulates the members of the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet as this year’s recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. It is an apt recognition of its achievement in allowing the spirit of inclusion and compromise to triumph over the polarisation and violence that has been all too prevalent in the region, and of the central role civil society can play at moments of crisis. Full Article
si CrisisWatch | Tracking Conflict Worldwide By www.crisisgroup.org Published On :: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 17:17:00 GMT As armed conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, South Sudan, Syria, Yemen, and elsewhere continued to inflict much suffering and instability around the world, the heads of the UN and International Committee of the Red Cross issued an unprecedented joint warning about the impact of today’s conflicts on civilians and called on states to redouble their efforts to find sustainable solutions to conflicts. Welcoming the call to action, Jean-Marie Guéhenno, President & CEO of the International Crisis Group, said: “It is imperative that the world do much more to respond to early warning signs and prevent wars breaking out in the first place”. Full Article