Programs Supporting Inclusion

Capital Area Institute for Mathematics and Science (CAIMS)

CAIMS is devoted to the promotion of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, and to improving the delivery of STEM content. Its programs foster research, professional development, entrepreneurship, and information services through collaboration among Penn State faculty, other universities, local school districts, community centers, businesses, and industries.

Center for Holocaust and Jewish Studies

The CHJS is actively involved in outreach programming such as public performances of music, drama, and dance; film screenings and discussions; and lectures from writers and researchers. CHJS works to bring people from the Central Pennsylvania region and the University together in a common interest of remembering and teaching the Holocaust and Jewish studies.

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Pennsylvania Center for Latino Research

PaCLR is committed to fostering research and dialogue that reflect the experiences of Latino communities in Pennsylvania. As part of Penn State’s land-grant mission, the Center aims to promote public policy and integrate Latino perspectives into the state’s civic and cultural landscape. Its mission involves collecting and analyzing actionable data to inform policy, drive community engagement, and enhance social well-being throughout Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania Center for Folklore

The Pennsylvania Center for Folklore, founded in 1990, is committed to studying, documenting, and interpreting historical and contemporary cultural traditions and communities, especially in Pennsylvania, in order to promote greater knowledge of the diverse range of folklore and folklife across the Commonwealth, region, and nation.

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Continuing Education

Penn State Harrisburg provides in-demand workforce, professional and personal development to enrich our community with courses built for adult students and their busy lives.