Students benefit from recent STEM lab renovations |
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The Penn State Schuylkill chemistry labs recently underwent significant upgrades as part of a larger project that also included our radiological sciences lab and physics lab in the science wing of the Classroom Building.
Junior Mike Russell (right), a biology major with an option in genetics and developmental biology, has been conducting organic chemistry research since 2019 with Dr. Lee Silverberg, associate professor of chemistry and STEM division coordinator. Russell has firsthand experience with the new labs, and he understands exactly what those upgrades mean for the student research experience.
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“The new lab space has provided me and will provide future student researchers at Penn State Schuylkill the opportunity to utilize exceptional laboratory facilities,” Russell said. |
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Russell is keen to point out the lab improvements and resulting benefits for students like himself and the future of student research at Penn State Schuylkill. “Previously, organic and general chemistry shared lab space," Russell explained. "The renovations created a distinct separation of the two labs, giving us more space, more lab benches, and more fume hoods—which has been extremely helpful.”
Russell is a member of the Blue & White Society, the Penn State Schuylkill Honors Program, a peer tutor, EMT, and serves as president of Tri Beta—the national biological honor society. He is also a campus Lion Ambassador and notes that the renovated labs have become highlights on recent campus tours.
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Monday, April 19, 2021
12:00 p.m.
During the fully virtual ceremony, you'll go on tours of our newly updated general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and radiological sciences laboratories.
The virtual ceremony also will celebrate the generous philanthropic gifts that made these improvements possible. Our heartfelt appreciation to our donors:
- John E. Morgan Foundation, Inc.
- Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Marjorie Cotler
- WJP Engineers
- M&T Charitable Foundation
- Synthomer Foundation
- Dr. David Sims and Ms. Veronica Soltis
- Mr. Sam Weiss
- Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Cardamone
- Ms. Darlene Robbins
- Ms. Karen Kenderdine
- Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Bowman
We looking forward to celebrating this renovated learning and research space with you next week!
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Call for outstanding alumni nominees
The nomination period for the 2021 Penn State Schuylkill Alumni Awards is in full swing, and we are looking for your help. If you know of a Penn Stater or friend of the campus whose commitment to the University or community deserves recognition, then please let us know.
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Appeal nets $2,000 to support Penn State Schuylkill Athletics
Last month's University-wide athletics fundraising appeal raised $2,000 from 55 donors, to help support our student-athletes.
Thanks to our alumni and campus community, Penn State Schuylkill earned a second-place spot on the fundraising leaderboard with the second largest group of individual donors to the campaign—across all of the commonwealth campuses.
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The Penn State Northeast Alumni Virtual Series concludes
Sponsored by Berks, Hazleton, Schuylkill, Scranton & Wilkes-Barre Penn State Alumni Organizations, this popular virtual lecture series continues with great programming for the spring 2021 semester.
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CURIOUS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE?
Tonight! Monday, April 12, 7:00 p.m.
Richard A. Shema, '78, is a meteorologist, oceanographer, president of Weatherguy.com, and a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM). Rick's career led him from Penn State Hazleton to Wallops Island with the Marine Science Consortium to a career in the Navy where he earned his Master's in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography.
Currently, Rick specializes in forensic meteorology providing expert witness consulting services for legal cases involving maritime accidents. His company also provides climatology studies, weather forecasts, and ship routing services worldwide.
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A WALK IN THE WOODS
Monday, April 26, 6:00 p.m.
Take a nature walk at Penn State Hazleton with Dr. Carl Frankel, retired assistant professor of biology. Dr. Frankel taught courses in biology, human genetics, physiology, and more for 44 years at Penn State Hazleton before retiring in 2018.
Dr. Frankel is passionate about the outdoors, sustainability, and art. Come along as Dr. Frankel leads a virtual tour of the Hazleton campus exploring the native flora and fauna, as well as some history of the campus.
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April Career Chat with Ralph "RJ" Wawrzyniakowski
The Penn State Schuylkill Career Development Center invites you to join us this Wednesday, April 14, at 12:20 p.m., for the next installment of Career Chat, featuring RJ Wawrzyniakowski, '09, '12.
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RJ spent two years at Penn State Schuylkill where he was a member of the Lion Ambassadors, soccer team, peer tutoring, and the Student Government Association. Eventually, RJ transferred to Penn State Harrisburg to complete his Bachelors of Environmental Engineering in 2009.
After graduating in 2009, RJ began his career as a planning engineer with Pennsylvania American Water. While working full-time RJ returned to Harrisburg to complete a Master's degree in 2012.
Currently, RJ serves as an engineering project manager, specializing in technical projects related to water tanks, pumps, and treatment plant upgrades.
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Alumni, share your expertise with students
Penn State Schuylkill is always looking for alumni partners who are open to participating in mentoring opportunities and skill-building workshops with our students. This spring, the Career Development Center working with alumni relations, is specifically recruiting alumni to work with students in the pre-health majors.
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The Penn State Alumni Association presents
The Alumni Association is committed to keeping all Penn Staters connected to one another and to the University. Check out the variety of programming, including career-focused workshops, coffee hour-style chats with our CEO Paul Clifford, and conversations with Penn State experts.
Remaining April programming includes:
Virtual Travel Showcase
Wednesday, April 14, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Learn more about the 2022 Travel Collection. From river cruises to a trip to one of America's National Parks, we want to help you see the world! Three of our top tour operators will be on hand to discuss upcoming destinations, international events, and the latest in travel safety protocols. Register now and start planning your next great adventure >
All events are free and available to everyone, and we're encouraging Penn Staters to share this information with their professional and personal networks. Many programs are archived and available for viewing. Visit our website to browse our library of archived programs.
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Find Your Next Job Here ➡️
Nittany Lion Careers is here to help you take the next step. No matter your career goal, or where you are in your career, Nittany Lion Careers can help.
Find career opportunities NOW
- Search through 3,200+ full-time, internship, part-time, and other positions.
- Upload your résumé and cover letter and get noticed.
Schedule an appointment with a career counselor or coach
- Nittany Lion Careers is your gateway to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment for help with all of your career questions. Stuck in your job search? Need a résumé review? Our network of career professionals can help.
Grow your professional knowledge
- Find workshops, resources, and information sessions.
- Stream a workshop or connect with an organization that you’re interested in.
- Find a list of career workshops and events at Penn State.
- Search for organizations hosting information sessions to learn more about a company and network.
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The Penn State Schuylkill Alumni Society supports the University and Penn State Schuylkill by fostering alumni, student and faculty involvement, interest and support of campus activities and events, and by promoting the campus in the community. Our monthly newsletter is a way for you to stay in touch with what's happening. |
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For more information about the Penn State Schuylkill Alumni Society, contact Patricia Troy Shoener at
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