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Just the Deets: Your Résumé’s Reference Page

Posted on September 20, 2013 by kdb9

We “Yelp” a restaurant to find out what others thought of the food before we go there, and similarly employers will want to find out what others thought of you before they hire you. Most of the time, prospective employers … Continue reading →

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Grundy Haven Example: Communicating Science to a General Audience

Posted on September 9, 2013 by kdb9

I found these two examples of how to communicate a technical topic to a lay audience on NPR. If you’re considering the Grundy Haven Scholarship Competition, read these to see how the writers adapt the content and style to this … Continue reading →

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Summer Excursion to Jamaica for Sustainability Study for EMS LEAP

Posted on August 14, 2013 by kdb9

Sixteen freshmen started their Penn State experience this summer with an excursion to Jamaica for nine days as part of an international travel component of “Sustainability in Jamaica,” a course offered through the Learning Edge Academic Program (LEAP) and the … Continue reading →

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Reader Suggests Link (MLA)

Posted on April 15, 2013 by kdb9

Last week, I got this nice email from a writing tutor that helps out at the W.B. Goodwin Community Center. One of her students found another good resource for citing using the MLA format. More technical disciplines, such as engineering, … Continue reading →

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EMEX Packs Them In!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by kdb9

“Welcome to PSU on this beautiful spring-like day,” Dean William Easterling joked with a packed auditorium on a cold, snowy 16th of March, at the kick-off of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ (EMS) annual recruiting event. All students … Continue reading →

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Third Year EMS THON First Among General Organizations

Posted on February 26, 2013 by kdb9

“The last four hours were a real struggle for me,” said Sarah Bademan (B.S. ENENG ‘13) a Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) dancer for the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS). “But when the time came for the totals … Continue reading →

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TICK…TOCK: GRUNDY HAVEN 2012-13

Posted on January 24, 2013 by kdb9

The deadline for the Grundy Haven Paper Competition is only 23 days away (midnight of FEBRUARY 15, 2012). Many of you have come to see me to discuss your papers. It’s still not too late to get started, but time … Continue reading →

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EMS Holds First Undergraduate Poster Exhibition

Posted on December 12, 2012 by kdb9

Materials of fictional superheroes, medical mapping, and the Telica Volcano: all are among the variety of topics covered in the posters presented on December 5, 2012. Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) held its first undergraduate poster … Continue reading →

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How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation

Posted on November 26, 2012 by kdb9

An article in the Wall Street Journal (11/26/12) reports that Americans will return to work today after their Thanksgiving vacation and spend $1.5 billion online this Cyber Monday. It’s easy to think EVERYTHING is for sale in the U.S.! One … Continue reading →

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Preparing Powerful Posters PowerPoint

Posted on October 17, 2012 by kdb9

Some of you have asked me how can you make a poster that will make the crowd go as wild as they do at a Springsteen concert. This is a tough question, but the answer is in this PowerPoint: Preparing… Continue reading →

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