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Feature Archive - Research

A virtual reality image of the Bell Center for Technology.

The reality of research

It’s a new technology. It’s a collaboration among students in a variety of majors. It provides research experience. And it’s only happening at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, where students are exploring the world of virtual reality to research and enhance surveying engineering education.
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The Orion Nebula, as taken from the Friedman Observatory

Students participate in research at the Friedman Observatory

As a spring-board for additional research, the project demon­strates what can be done by students who have an interest in setting their sights on the night sky.
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Dr. Garrett Huck, Shaina Shelton, and Dr. Dana Brickham pose in front of their poster

Celebration of Scholarship prepares student for research opportunity

Student Shaina Shelton assisted Dr. Garrett Huck with his re­search pro­ject, which cul­min­ated in the pre­sen­ta­tion of a poster at a pro­fes­sional con­ference. Her previous participation in the Celebration of Scholarship helped prepare her for the experience.
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San Diego Honors 2018 Trip

Perfecting “Cool Stuff” with Plants That Are Loved

Winner of competitive university-wide Rodney A. Erickson Discovery Grant, freshman Ian Chamberlain provides details on his research into caffeine and green beans
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Ingrid Ritchie Presenting At ASC

An Investment of Time and Energy

Few programs across the United States can offer competitive, meaningful research opportunities for undergraduate students, but the Administration of Justice program at Penn State Wilkes-Barre has done just that, exposing students to discipline study they could not begin to cover in a classroom.
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Undergrad Research Lab

A Unique Undergraduate Experience

Thinking outside the box, an Administration of Justice professor creates a unique academic based student space with priceless value to those utilizing it
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Bethany Dennis with her first lizard capture

A Priceless Lizard Smile

The excitement of experiencing one’s first lizard catch, encountering fortitude testing copperheads, and precarious hiking terrain; these are all just a day in the life of field research for an ecological biologist.
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Located on a scenic estate just 13 miles from Wilkes‑Barre, Penn State Wilkes‑Barre offers four‑year baccalaureate degree programs, two‑year associate degree programs, and a wide range of professional develop­ment oppor­tunities. Our small classes encourage close inter­action with professors who are committed to helping you be successful.
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