Faculty Expertise

Toward Clarity & Understanding

Elizabeth Brady has spent the 12 years since the sudden death of her young son, Mack, thinking and writing about grief. In a new collection of essays, the Penn State professor shares what she’s learned about pain, perspective, and acceptance.
Elizabeth Brady

Back in the Saddle

A serious accident didn’t stop communication arts and sciences professor Denise Solomon from resuming her childhood dream of horseback riding.
Savita Iyer

Urban Updates

Cities need detailed models to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change, says atmospheric science professor Ken Davis.
Savita Iyer

Teaching Turmoil

Education should be seen as an investment, says Javier Lopez, director of strategic partnerships in the College of Education.
Savita Iyer

Agreeing to Disagree

A conversation with Penn State political science professor Christopher Beem, whose new book, The Seven Democratic Virtues: What You Can Do to Overcome Tribalism and Save Our Democracy, assesses the risks to American democracy and offers a practical guide for the sort of citizenship that can help sustain it.
Ryan Jones '95 Com