Piggy Back ride time! After 46 hours on their feet, the Scranton dancers "get a lift" from their supporters. From left front row: David Jobs, Emily Scarfo, Kelly Arnold, and Dana Beecroft. From back left row: Antonia Corma, Lauren Rzucidlo, John Squatrito, and Alicia Santarsiero.
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.
Penn State Scranton students and faculty recently worked with the Lockheed Martin plant in Archbald to gain access to its Instron 3369, a specialized machine that can continuously exert force on a given object. From left are: students Jordan Symonies and Matthew Moran; Dr. Asif ud-Doula, associate professor of physics; Dr. Agnes Kim, associate professor of physics; Dr. Meg Hatch, associate professor of biology; and Lockheed mechanical engineer Matthew Parmenteri. The team used the Instron 3369, which they used to calculate the bending strength and stiffness of turkey bones, is in the background.
As part of their research-oriented Biology 494 independent study course, biology majors Matthew Moran and Jordan Symonies, along with their instructors, Associate Professor of Biology Meg Hatch and Associate Professor of Physics Asif ud-Doula, recently visited the Lockheed Martin facility in Archbald to gain access to one of its highly advanced pieces of machinery for a research project they are working on.
As students begin gearing up for their spring break travels, the University is reminding travelers to take precautions to stay healthy and avoid illnesses.
Two new workshops are available for Penn State Scranton students: one for students in the LGBTQA+ community to meet and provide support for fellow students, and one on learning how to increase mindfulness and reduce stress.
There are many opportunities for the musically inclined at Penn State Scranton! We offer a variety of for-credit music courses in music appreciation, music theory, as well as world music, jazz, popular music, and integrating music and animation with technology.
