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$1.2 million NSF grant awarded to help recruit and retain diverse math teachers

Researchers led by Jane Wilburne, professor of mathematics education in Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, have been awarded a $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant to recruit, prepare and retain a diverse workforce of secondary mathematics teachers who are skilled at implementing culturally responsive instruction.
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Criminal justice professor's new book looks at gender and crime

Shauntey James, assistant teaching professor of criminal justice in Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Public Affairs, has published a new book, “The History, Evolution, and Current State of Female Offenders: Recommendations for Advancing the Field,” with co-author Alana Van Gundy. 
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Global Alumni Spotlight: Larry Asu

Larry Asu, a native of Sarawak, Malaysia, has lived in the United States for nine years. He holds a bachelor's degree in human resource development from University Malaysia Sarawak and a 2014 master of education in training and development from Penn State, and currently is the supply chain learning manager at The Hershey Company.