Engineering students building autonomous submarine for international competition
As part of a yearlong capstone course, a multidisciplinary, undergraduate engineering team is developing an underwater autonomous vehicle that can navigate a complicated obstacle course in a pool without human help. While the students are gearing up for the competition, dubbed RoboSub, they also are pursuing another goal: a fight against water pollution.
B. Stephen Carpenter II appointed dean of the College of Arts and Architecture
B. Stephen Carpenter II, professor of art education and African American studies and interim director of Penn State’s School of Visual Arts, has been appointed to the position of dean of the College of Arts and Architecture, following a national search. Carpenter will start in his new role effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Penn Staters celebrate #GivingTuesday with more than 7,600 gifts
Tuesday, Dec. 3, marked the fifth year that Penn State participated in #GivingTuesday, the national day to celebrate the power of giving back — and alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends supported the effort in record numbers. On Dec. 2 and 3, areas across the University received more than $710,000 and garnered more than 7,600 gifts.
At the Pennsylvania College of Technology, a hidden gem enriches the campus community through visitors' direct experience with original artwork. http://ow.ly/SCk250x4E2l
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#PennState alum Bill Jaffe made a $250K donation towards the construction of the new University Art Museum, and his work in making the new museum a reality isn’t stopping with his monetary gift. ow.ly/U0nh50xc3wA
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It’s always difficult to talk about tough subjects with your kids, but @PennStHershey says it’s important to tell them about your family’s health history. Here’s how. ow.ly/n9fz50xcms3