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Institute awards seed grants for computational, data science projects

Penn State’s Institute for Computational and Data Sciences has awarded eight seed grants to bolster computational and data science research projects throughout the University. The support will benefit researchers from five Penn State campuses studying topics ranging from weather prediction to forecasting mortgage loan closures to exploring engineering approaches for battery materials.
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Board of Trustees committee discusses diversity initiatives 

Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications Dean Hardin and Greater Allegheny Chancellor Edmondson shared information on their work to raise awareness of diversity and human rights during a discussion with the Board of Trustees Committee on Outreach, Development and Community Relations on May 5.  
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Trustees talk advancing inclusion, equity and diversity across University 

At its meeting on May 5, the Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Equity and Human Resources held a discussion on one of the University’s six Strategic Plan foundations — “Advancing Inclusion, Equity and Diversity” — as part of the board’s continued commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive University. 

Penn State campus climate survey to close on April 22

Penn State's sexual misconduct climate survey will close on April 22. The survey was sent to a random sample of students at all Penn State campuses; students can check their Penn State email for a link to complete the survey. The University-wide survey is designed to assess issues of sexual assault, misconduct and harassment. 
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Mitchell to receive Robinson Equal Opportunity Award

Anthony Mitchell, associate teaching professor of African and African American studies at Penn State Greater Allegheny and cofounder of the Stewart and Jones Scholar Leadership Program, has been selected to receive the 2022 Dr. James Robinson Equal Opportunity Award.