Dr. Marwan Wafa, chancellor of Penn State Worthington Scranton, is pleased to announce the introduction of the Biology Bachelor of Science degree program, effective fall 2016, at the local Penn State campus. This new degree program complements the other 11 Penn State bachelor degrees the campus currently offers.
Biology faculty members at Penn State Worthington Scranton are, from left: Dr. Renee Bishop-Pierce, Dr. David Byman, Dr. Meg Hatch and Dr. Dale Holen. Drs. Hatch and Holen will also serve as the new biology program's co-coordinators.
On Monday, Aug. 8, Nursing 200W students will present their summer research projects to the campus community from 9 to 11 a.m. in Room 118 of the Business Building.
Nursing 200W student Gabriella Cristiano, right, explains her research project and findings to Dr. Renee Bishop-Pierce, PSWS associate professor in biology.
Nursing 200W student Gabriella Cristiano, right, explains her research project and findings to Dr. Renee Bishop-Pierce, PSWS associate professor in biology.
Nursing 200W student Gabriella Cristiano, right, explains her research project and findings to Dr. Renee Bishop-Pierce, PSWS associate professor in biology.
On August 18 at 6 p.m., Penn State Worthington Scranton will host its final Spend A Summer Evening open house of the season.
The event will be held in the campus' Gallagher Conference Center and include presentations on admission, financial aid, academic programs, and student life from faculty, staff, students and alumni at Penn State Worthington Scranton.
PSWS nursing students work with local emergency services personnel and first responders during a mock disaster drill held on the campus. The drill, organized by Nursing Instructor Linda McAndrew, gave students a feel for what it would be like to work in a real disaster setting.
