In an era of increasingly frequent job changes — when even 10-15 years at the same employer stands out for its longevity — Distinguished Professor of Political Science Stephen Cimbala’s 50 years at Penn State Brandywine reflect a remarkable achievement. Cimbala — a Penn State alumnus — joined Penn State Brandywine in 1973 as the campus’ first chief academic officer.
A new research program for students will be launched this coming fall: The Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses Undergraduate Student Research Fund aims to support student-led projects in different fields. Participants will acquire hands-on experience in research, scholarship, and artistic efforts. They will be responsible for creating their own research problems, study proposals, methodologies, and presenting their findings.
As Khafren Smith prepares to graduate on May 6, he reflects on his time at Brandywine and how his experiences in college ultimately led him to getting a full-time position.
Penn State Brandywine student Niles Williams received national recognition from the Council on Undergraduate Research Geoscience Division for Excellence in Student Research.
Penn State Brandywine participants at the mathematics conference included Shiv Patel, president of the Math Club; Aaron Shabon, a student presenter; Professor of Mathematics Charles Helou; Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics Samantha Pezzimenti; and Trevor Meintel, a student presenter.
More than two dozen Brandywine faculty members and students volunteered to organize and support the Mathematical Association of America’s Eastern Pennsylvania/Delaware section conference on April 15.
