ENGINEERING GRADUATES IN 2004 BETTER PREPARED THAN GRADUATES A DECADE EARLIER

A major three-year study of the impact of new accreditation standards in engineering was completed recently by researchers in Penn State's Center for the Study of Higher Education.

ARE GIRLS EACH OTHER'S WORST ENEMIES?

In a recent article published in Research/Penn State, Marnina Gonick takes a look at the "mean girl" phenomenon, which some books and movies portray as a response to changing social expectations.

PROBING QUESTION: WHY DO SOME PEOPLE CHOOSE TO HOMESCHOOL THEIR KIDS?

A Penn State researcher looks at the growing trend of homeschooling, as.more American parents reject conventional classrooms in favor of educating their children at home.

HIGH SCHOOL BIOLOGY STUDENTS IMPROVE OBSERVATIONAL INVESTIGATION USING VIDEO CLIPS

Faculty member Brian K. Smith and a colleague used a video-based software package designed for improving students’ scientific investigation skills.

 

 

Mining expert Mark Radomsky ‘87 MPA, ‘94 Ph.D. was interviewed by MSNBC following the recent Sago Mine tragedy.

The College of Education Cycle-thon will be a highlight of this spring's Blue-White weekend.

Science teachers in urban Philadelphia: Consider a research fellowship at Penn State's University Park campus.

(Nominate an Alumnus for an Education Alumni Award)

 

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