Penn State World Campus
With experience ranging from physics to economics and finance, Dr. Simon Pak, associate professor of finance, brings a wealth of knowledge to teaching online courses at Penn State World Campus. We caught up with him recently to learn about his background (including his stint as a taxi driver), why he decided to teach at Penn…
On July 1, the new executive board for the Penn State World Campus chapter of the Blue and White Society took office. We got some feedback from the new board members — Chase Kelly, Ray Vasquez, and Kelly Holcombe — on their plans for the coming year, and what they enjoy most about the Blue…
While pursuing her master’s degree online in Homeland Security through Penn State World Campus, Charlotte Roy worked full-time as the hospital emergency manager at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. She was working in the hospital emergency operations center during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, and the experience, she says, changed how many people…
Dr. Megan Baril is an instructor in the online Human Development and Family Studies program offered through Penn State World Campus. She wrote the curriculum for our Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies course (HD FS 129), and also has taught courses on child development, research methods, and interventions in human development. We chatted…
You might have questions about a particular job industry, and you want to hear from someone “on the inside.” Or maybe you’re considering applying to a certain company and want to know about the climate and culture there. Maybe you just want to talk with someone who has graduated from Penn State to see what…
During the crunch of finals, food might be one of the last things on your mind. But certain foods can actually help your brain work at optimal levels, and with a little bit of planning, your diet may help you do better on your finals. We recently chatted with Dr. Kris Clark, Penn State’s sports…
Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner is a World Campus faculty member in the Homeland Security master’s program (Public Health Preparedness option), who brings a wealth of professional experience to his courses. He teaches three public health preparedness courses on emergency operation plans and bio-risk management. We recently chatted with Gavin about his work in the field and…
Time management is no cinch, especially when you’re working full time, pursuing a degree, and juggling other major responsibilities. But we make things work, and each of us has a different strategy. Here are a few methods we use to stay productive. We want to hear your tips, too! Share them at the bottom in…
Join us in welcoming Dr. Eric J. Barron as Penn State’s 18th president. Dr. Barron, who will take office at Penn State on May 12, 2014, most recently served as president of Florida State University, and has served in the past as dean of Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Read more about…
When you’re responsible for assignments, taking care of family members, working, and juggling other major responsibilities, energy is not easy to come by. For many people, coffee is the go-to energy source when we feel depleted or when there’s a long night ahead of us. Coffee has its benefits, but it also has its downsides,…