Penn State New Kensington's Research and Creative Exposition, 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, draws students, recent alumni and prospective employers to the campus.
Career Day helps recruitment for internships and jobs
1-3 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, Athletics Center
UPPER BURRELL, Pa. -- From the effects of political campaign advertising, to the benefits of 3D mammography, to the future of genetic engineering, students at Penn State New Kensington explored a variety of issues during the fall and spring semesters. The results of their research will be unveiled publicly at the 12th annual Research and Creative Exposition from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, in the campus Athletics Center.
Students will display their research as posters at the innovative event. The exposition provides students, under the guidance of a faculty adviser, with the opportunity to conduct research, draw conclusions and present their information in a public setting. This year, 57 students researched 37 projects under the direction of 14 faculty members.
Posters are designed to convey the project's significance to scholars in the field and potential significance to the general public. The students' written research is translated into a poster and presented in public. Participants are judged on content, display and oral defense of their project.
Career Day
In conjunction with the expo, Penn State New Kensington will host the sixth annual Career Day from noon to 3 p.m., in the Athletics Center. Career Day complements the expo by creating new opportunities for the students and faculty to build stronger contacts with local industries through sharing of career information while also highlighting the campus' numerous research and creative activities.
Representatives from more than 30 companies will discuss career options, internships and job opportunities for current students and recent graduates. Organizations attending Career Day represent a variety of fields, including business, engineering, science, information technology, psychology, marketing, administration of justice, communications, finance, accounting, social services and human services. The campus faculty is encouraged to attend as companies will focus on career paths within their organizations that relate to academic disciplines.
"The combination of the Career Day with the Research and Creative Expo creates a major annual event for the campus while giving students significant opportunities to present their best work to local professionals and employers," said Jim Shields, career services coordinator at the campus. "At the same time, it's another chance to showcase Penn State New Kensington as a vital resource for local communities and businesses."
Career Day is more than just a job and internship fair. The goals for the event are three-fold: career information-sharing with students; networking among students, faculty and local businesses; and recruitment for internships and jobs. A directory with more information about opportunities with each employer will be available before the event to help students prepare for their interactions with the representatives.
The free event is open to Penn State students and recent graduates. For more information, contact Jim Shields, career services coordinator, at 724-334-6095 or jshields@psu.edu
2016 Student Projects
Faculty Mentor, Student(s), Project Name
Faculty Mentor: Abhinav Aima
Laura Gensamer, Isabella Bordonaro, Danielle Richardson: “Political Campaign Advertising: Symbology,
Super PACs and Candidates”
Faculty Mentor: Debra Majetic
Allison Beattie, Hannah Smith, Danielle Wertz: “Benefits of 3D Mammography vs. 2D”
Carl Tutak, Brooke Cass, Mark Salway, Krista Ferracano: “Image Gently”
Skyeler Balog, Jillian Kuruc, Lauren Lizik: “Radiation Safety for Technologists and Patients”
Sara Rock, Mystee Kustes, Bill Learn: “Radiation in Cellphones”
Alexandra Seaholm, Caitlyn Sherrock, Emily Gluntz: “Portable CR vs. Portable DR”
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hal Smith
Evan Shaffer: “The Effect of Heat on Modern Computer Processors”
Faculty Mentor: Dr. William Hamilton
Andrew Soxman: "Cancer Vaccines"
Jared Burk: “Extremozymes: Function and Industrial Application”
Ariel Festa: “Why Your Warts Take So Long To Go Away”
Brittany Hydock” “CRISPR: The Future of Genetic Engineering”
Faculty Mentors: Dr. Hamilton and Deborah Sillman
Ashtyn Neibar: “Rabies on a Molecular Level”
Ashton Keeports: “Seretonin Receptors and Their Link to Depression and Its Treatment”
Faculty Mentor: Joan Kowalski
Evan West: “Dynamics of a Cart Moving Around a Loop”
Ryan Breen: "Virtual Reality: Tangible Applications in a Virtual World"
Ashley Worlds: “The Benefits of Tiny House Living”
Dylan McAnallen, James Messina: “Testing Efficiency of Common Truss Types”
Alec Hydock, Zac Smith: “Evaluation of Deformation Caused By Transverse Loads”
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Craig Hammond
Jacob-Lutz: “The Founders of the United States”
Nathaniel Coup: “Is The Constitution Perfect?”
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jyotsna Kalavar
Christopher Lecnar: “I'm Here, You're There: Stress and Transitional Elder Support”
Carley Carnahan, Shawn Shannon: “Working in Mental Health”
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kevin Snider
Hon Tak Cheng: “Retiree Learning Program”
Faculty Mentor: Dr. K.R. Bridges
Jonathan McCabe: “The Hedonis Treadmill: How to Stay Happier Longer”
Faculty Mentor: Ronald Land
Justin Dumm: “Everyday Uses of Simple Circuits”
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Richard Harnish
Kirstin Pine: “Does Coloring Have an Effect on Stress?”
Hannah Barnes: “Pictures Versus Words: Iconic Memory”
Brittany Becker: “What Makes a Role Model? Perceptions of Characteristics of Role Models”
Alicia Carson: “The Effects of Noise Pollution on Learning in a College Environment”
Samantha Kovach: “Font Type and Its Effect of Working Memory”
Josh Gump: “Recall for an Event Among College Students”
Latania Thomas: “Music is Magic: How Classical Music Affects Speed and Memory”
Jaclyn Tinnemeyer: “Beauty is as Beauty Does: Cosmetic Influence on Appearance”
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Robert Mathers
Derek Fuhrman: “Using Electrochemical Reduction to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Levels”
Ariel Festa, Brittany Miller, Brittany Hydock: “Improving DNA Delivery with Polymers”
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rujirutana Mandhachitara
Shannon Josefoski, Alexis Strawoet, Mike Mascaro: “Uber YES or NO: Reality v Expectation”
Vanessa Sacco: “Corporate Social Responsibility: The Progressive Business Model”
News Contact: Bill Woodard
Alumni and Public Relations
724-334-6049, uxw1@psu.edu