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Brandywine freshman wins University-wide research award

It may only be Haleigh Swansen’s second semester on campus, but the first-year Schreyer Honors Scholar isn’t wasting any time making a positive impact at Penn State Brandywine. The communications major was recently honored by Penn State with the Recording of Academic Research (ROAR) Award for her research video submission.
ROAR winner Haleigh Swensen with Nichola Gutgold and Amanda Hofstaedter

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Brandywine freshman Haleigh Swansen (left), who took home first prize in the Recording of Academic Research (ROAR) competition, stands alongside Schreyer Honors College Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Nichola Gutgold (center) and runner-up Amanda Hofstaedter.

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Student, faculty research explores infant memory

For undergraduate students passionate about learning, working side-by-side with a faculty mentor can be an invaluable experience. Just ask Penn State Brandywine psychology major Rebecca Slomowitz, a senior currently conducting research about the intricacies of infant memory in the Brandywine Child Development Lab alongside Jennifer Zosh, assistant professor of human development and family studies.
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Brandywine senior Rebecca Slomowitz is currently conducting research alongside assistant professor of human development and family studies Jennifer Zosh that explores infant memory.

Ebony Ford

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Senior psychology major and Schreyer Honors Scholar Ebony Ford is currently conducting research that looks at transformative relationships. 

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From Penn State Brandywine to Italy: Graduate conducts cross-cultural research

Megan Griffith took advantage of every opportunity to do research during her career as a psychology major at Penn State Brandywine. In her final year, her go-getting approach paid off, granting her an amazing journey. She, alongside Assistant Professor of Psychology Dana Martin, completed a cross-cultural research study that delves into the representation of women in the media in the United States and Italy.