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winners in scranton's research fair pose with their certificates and medals

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Over 100 students showcased their research at Penn State Scranton’s 2025 Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition, held at the campus earlier this month. Students from a variety of academic disciplines participated in poster exhibits, panel discussions and presentations and artistic projects, with select faculty and staff judging the submissions and naming the winning projects.

winners in scranton's research fair pose with their certificates and medals

Student research showcased at Scranton Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition

Over 100 students showcased their research at Penn State Scranton’s 2025 Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition, held at the campus earlier this month. Students from a variety of academic disciplines participated in poster exhibits, panel discussions and presentations and artistic projects, with select faculty and staff judging the submissions and naming the winning projects.
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Meet Dr. Ray Petren

Dr. Raymond Petren, associate professor of human development and family studies is passionate about educating the public on the value of a HDFS degree. 

High school students enjoy a presentation by Penn State Engineering Ambassadors

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Students from three high schools in the Scranton area were able to learn more about the engineering profession and the Penn State Scranton campus during Engineering Day. The goal is to expose students to the engineering profession and all the ways engineers impact communities.

group of new Tri-Alpha members pose for a photo holding their membership certificates

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Newly inducted members of Penn State Scranton's Lambda Omicron Chapter of the Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society for first-generation college students and alumni pose with their membership certificates during a special induction ceremony held at the campus.

High school students enjoy a presentation by Penn State Engineering Ambassadors

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Students from three high schools in the Scranton area were able to learn more about the engineering profession and the Penn State Scranton campus during Engineering Day. The goal is to expose students to the engineering profession and all the ways engineers impact communities.

Professor Meg Van Etten and students work with plants in the campus' bio lab

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Penn State Scranton Associate Professor of Biology Meg Van Etten, far left, works in the campus’ biology lab with students on their “Plant the Moon” research project. Students from left are:  Robert Davidson, Kingsley Mangan, Catherine Barbosa and Cameron Zynel. Missing from photo is Cailie Thoman.

Professor Meg Van Etten and students work with plants in the campus' bio lab

Penn State Scranton students are ‘planting the moon’ in research challenge

Penn State Scranton’s Associate Professor of Biology and Biology and Science Program Coordinator Megan Van Etten and five students are working to find out what crops will grow best in space as part of the "Plant the Moon Challenge." They will present their work at the campus’ Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition today (April 9) and submit their final report to the national challenge on April 13.