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AIMI fellow focuses research on using generative AI in contest programming

Penn State Center for Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Industry (AIMI) fellow Jeremy Blum researches the use of generative artificial intelligence systems in contest programming. Blum, associate professor of computer science at Penn State Harrisburg, has worked in contest programming for 10-plus years and is now working with students to lowering barriers to increase participation by using ChatGPT and systems alike.
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Penn State Sustainable Labs Program concludes second year, expands on successes

The Sustainable Labs Program provides educational support and networking opportunities to labs across Penn State, helping them implement changes to become more energy and resource efficient. Actions taken by participating labs are estimated to result in over $155,000 in savings for the University and reduce about 490 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
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EnvironMentors offers high school students a college research experience

Penn State Harrisburg began participating in the Penn State chapter of EnvironMentors in 2019. The program links a high school student with an undergraduate student mentor and a faculty mentor for an environmentally themed research project that takes place over the course of the academic year. The work culminates in a research symposium at University Park. 
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Harrisburg baseball earns at-large bid to NCAA Tournament

Penn State Harrisburg has been selected to the 2024 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship Tournament beginning this weekend. Penn State Harrisburg earned one of 19 at-large bids and has been chosen as a regional host site, with competition set to begin on May 17.