Biology student Daniela Fernandez stands in front of her presentation poster at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as part of a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
Penn State Lehigh Valley biology major Daniela Fernandez expanded her scientific experience through a highly competitive, U.S. National Science Foundation-supported Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. During the 10-week program, Fernandez conducted interdisciplinary materials research, developed advanced laboratory skills and built upon the foundation she gained through coursework, research and faculty mentorship at Penn State.
Penn State Laureate Erin Murphy will visit Penn State Lehigh Valley on Oct. 19 for “With These Hands: A Collaborative Poetry Experience.” The interactive program will feature readings from Murphy’s work and invite participants to contribute lines to a University-wide collaborative poem.
Teaching and Learning with Technology, part of Penn State University Libraries, is working with faculty as part of the 2026 Faculty Engagement Awards, focusing on the theme “Teaching with AI Glasses: Augmented Reality for Real-Time Learning.” Award recipients are exploring the use of Ray-Ban Meta AI-powered smart glasses to support hands-free, real-time teaching and learning experiences.
Teaching and Learning with Technology, part of Penn State University Libraries, is working with faculty as part of the 2026 Faculty Engagement Awards, focusing on the theme “Teaching with AI Glasses: Augmented Reality for Real-Time Learning.” Award recipients are exploring the use of Ray-Ban Meta AI-powered smart glasses to support hands-free, real-time teaching and learning experiences.
Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), part of Penn State University Libraries, has named 21 recipients of the 2026 Faculty Engagement Awards with this year’s theme, “Teaching with AI Glasses: Augmented Reality for Real-Time Learning.”
A participant weaves strips of donated fabric together as part of “Woven Welcome: A Common Thread,” a community art project planned for the Library Oasis at Penn State Lehigh Valley.
A wooden loom and donated fabric are prepared for “Woven Welcome: A Common Thread,” a collaborative art installation that will invite the Penn State Lehigh Valley community to help create woven rug sections.
