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Earbud detangler takes Abington entrepreneur to White House

A Penn State Abington entrepreneur's solution to one of life's knottiest problems, tangled earbuds, took him to the White House Science Fair this month where he shared Rap-It-Up with the president and connected with other young inventors. Don't miss his interview on CBS Philly.
Gurunathan in the lab at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in Berkeley, California, as part of her summer research internship.

Penn State senior wins Churchill Scholarship

Penn State senior Ramya Gurunathan has been selected to receive a prestigious Churchill Scholarship, a highly sought-after program that allows American college students to pursue graduate studies in engineering, mathematics or the sciences at the University of Cambridge. Gurunathan is only the second Penn State student to win the Churchill Scholarship since its inception in 1963.
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North Pole Lanning

North Pole, etching on copper plate with digital images. Jackie Lanning developed this piece for her undergraduate research project, which married her art major and anthropology minor. She studied in Norway, working with international experts documenting the early exploration of the world's northernmost archipelago, Franz Josef Land.  

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Determined to make a difference

While home in Pakistan to see her family, Ayra Siddiq visited a refugee camp just outside the country's capital. The Penn State Abington sophomore was stunned by the living conditions, and she left determined to help the population develop skills and improve their lives.
Penn State In The News

Penn State In The News: February 2016

In a monthly feature, Penn State’s Office of Strategic Communications will feature national and international news coverage of the work and expertise of Penn State’s faculty, students and staff.