A fisherman's curiosity led to identification of the correlation between microbial communities in recreational freshwater locales and seasonal environmental changes, according to a team of researchers from Penn State.
Penn State Harrisburg is now offering a new bachelor of science degree in biobehavioral health in the college’s School of Behavioral Sciences and Education.
Gina Brelsford was like any other new professor – she hoped she wouldn’t embarrass herself in front of her students. As a new instructor in clinical psychology at Penn State Harrisburg and a soon-to-be mother, she was nervous for many reasons.
Undergraduate research students, Josh Price (left) and Zach Weagly (right) at lake preparing to collect water samples for chemical and microbiological testing. Downstream from swimming area at Blue Marsh Reservoir.
Students participating in the EnvironMentors program are frequently given chances to engage in STEM learning through poster sessions, field trips, research and conferences. EnvironMentors is seeking mentors at all levels, including faculty, graduate students and undergraduates.
