Faculty Achievement

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Equity_Pedagogy_Network_06.18.2021

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Equity Pedagogy Network increased its reach to four campuses, nine collaborating centers and units and also hosts 130 faculty with about 100 members involved in one of their working groups. Casually referred to as "the Network," the group aims to improve societal outcomes for all students and faculty via improved teaching and learning on equity, bias and diversity.

Studying molecular structures of conducting polymers to develop applications for flexible electronics

Studying molecular structures of conducting polymers

Enrique Gomez, Ralph Colby and Scott Milner are working to design the molecular structures of conducting polymers for applications in flexible electronics. The work is focused on predicting fundamental polymeric properties, such as the stiffness of the polymer chain and other physical and chemical properties.

Penn State's 2016 Excellence in Advising Award is based on student nominations

Excellence in Advising Award

During fall semester students nominate academic advisers for the annual Penn State Excellence in Academic Advising Award. Sponsored by the University Advising Council and the Office for Undergraduate Education, the award honors one faculty and one staff adviser who students feel have especially helped them navigate the University’s academic system, planned a fulfilling program of study, considered co-curricular experiences and learned to manage their own educational journey at Penn State. 

Penn State's 2016 Excellence in Advising Award is based on student nominations

2016 Excellence in Advising Award

During fall semester students nominate academic advisers for the annual Penn State Excellence in Academic Advising Award. Sponsored by the University Advising Council and the Office for Undergraduate Education, the award honors one faculty and one staff adviser who students feel have been especially helpful in teaching them how to navigate the University’s academic system, plan a fulfilling program of study, and learn to manage their own educational journey.