Seven new startups launched by community and student entrepreneurs graduated from Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank’s FastTrack Accelerator. The startup ideas spanned Health tech, Ed tech, and environmental businesses including a biodegradable seed square, to a mentor network supporting economically disadvantaged students, and a health tech startup that focuses on improving quality of life for individuals with mobility impairments.
The Happy Valley LaunchBox 2021 FastTrack Accelerator Showcase on April 14 was a culmination event highlighting the seven startup teams who graduated from the program and connected with network coaches and advisors for real-time feedback.
Dr. Gregory Jenkins, guest presenter at the Tenth Eastern Regional Research Symposium, addresses the particpating students, guests and faculty during the virtual closing ceremony on Thursday, April 22.
Students involved in undergraduate research projects at Penn State Scranton and other regional University campuses and local universities had a chance to present their research projects during two annual academic events this month, both of which were held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Julie Ealy, associate professor of chemistry at Penn State Lehigh Valley; Eric Hudson, associate professor of physics in Eberly College of Science; and Kirwin Shaffer, professor of Latin American studies at Penn State Berks; have received the Alumni/Student Award for Excellence in Teaching and have been named 2021 Penn State Teaching Fellows.
