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Lonnie Graham's black and white portrait of a Buddhist pilgrim in Zanskar, India

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The Power of Polaroid

Photography professor Lonnie Graham has spent 30 years traveling the globe with his instant camera, taking portraits of diverse people for his pet project, “A Conversation With the World.” The result is a visual and oral record of the shared human condition.

Savita Iyer

illustration of a closeup of a person peering at a horizonally oriented double helix positioned to look like glasses by Richard Mia

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Chromosome Clarity

Advances in Y chromosome sequencing have important implications for fertility and cancer risk, says biologist Kateryna Makova.

Savita Iyer

conceptual illustration of several scientists examining food products and an array of fresh food imagery by Nadia Radic

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Q&A: Siddharth Bhatt

Siddharth Bhatt researches the marketability of upcycled food.

Savita Iyer

microscopic view of microorganisms, courtesy

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A 'Big Tent' for Understanding Tiny Marvels

Seth Bordenstein, Director of Penn State’s One Health Microbiome Center, explains the mission and ambitions of the interdisciplinary research center that has positioned Penn State to be a global leader in an increasingly essential area of the life sciences.

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photo of Cape Flats by Kenny Omg via Creative Commons license

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Faculty Spotlight: The Poetry of Pain

In her upcoming collection, South African poet Gabeba Baderoon explores the impact of pain on artistry and identity.

Savita Iyer

classroom sign that says ENG401

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Cool Class: ENG 401: Supernatural Horror in Film and Fiction

English professor Garrett Sullivan is teaching students that there's more to supernatural horror than ghosts, demons, and paranormal activities.

Savita Iyer

illustration of a man wearing a hard hat and making notes on a clipboard in front of a river by Richard Mia

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Rivers Matter

Climate change is impacting inland water, says Li Li, Barry & Shirley Isett Professor of civil and environmental engineering.

Savita Iyer

conceptual illustration of two robotic human heads and arms with urban and biological imagery by Nadia Radic

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Q&A: Saptarshi Das

Saptarshi Das draws inspiration from biology to enhance artificial intelligence.

Savita Iyer

blue and white footprints moving all around over head shot of Michele Dunleavy by Tess Dubler

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Faculty Spotlight: Movement for All

Penn State’s new laureate, dance professor and choreographer Michele Dunleavy, believes everyone can dance.

Savita Iyer

photo of Taylor Swift onstage in white gown holding blue guitar with arm raised overhead and background lit in purple by Paolo Villanueva

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Cool Class: CAS and WMNST 297G: Taylor Swift, Gender, and Communication

Michele Ramsey and Penn State Berks students are studying the superstar who is putting women’s stories at the center of popular culture.

Savita Iyer

illustration of smoke stacks by Richard Mia

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Toward Cleaner Energy

Improving carbon sequestration has big implications, says Sanjay Srinivasan, Leone Family chair in energy and mineral engineering.

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conceptual illustration of a human heart, ear, latex gloves, syringes, and other biomedical symbols by Nadia Radic

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Q&A: Ibrahim Ozbolat

Ibrahim Ozbolat’s lab bioprints body tissue.

Savita Iyer

classroom sign that says Cool Class CAMS 45: Classical Mythology

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Cool Class: CAMS 45: Classical Mythology

In CAMS 34, students get creative in exploring the modern relevance of ancient myths.

Savita Iyer

black and white head shot of Christa Shoreman in blue circle

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Practical Advice: Christa Shoreman

Stock up on water for your gardens with Christa Shoreman’s tips.

Savita Iyer

photo of Kollat in firefighter gear wielding a fire hose, courtesy

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Centre County’s Bravest

HDFS professor Sarah Kollat is a volunteer firefighter.

Savita Iyer

illustration of a person walking in a barren field with a checkerboard pattern under a stormy sky by Richard Mia

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Food for a Crisis

Common plants can ease food insecurity in disaster scenarios, says Michael Jacobson, professor of forest resources.

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