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HHD Undergrad Ed News Feb 8 2019

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  • Academic Calendar Reminder:
    • Summer Registration begins February 4. Remember all World Campus classes are open for summer registration.  Work ahead, catch up or just take that tough class when you can focus on it.  Check LionPath for the courses offered.
  • HHD Student Council Meeting, 7 pm, Monday Feb 11 in 359 HHD Building. Learn how to follow up on Career Fair job and internship leads and come hear about the upcoming Impact Career Fair.
  • Need Tutoring? The HHD Honor Society can match you with an HHD student who has taken the courses where you need help!  Fill out the short form here to be matched with a tutor
  • Interested in the HHD Ambassadors? Check out our student group who helps HHD with student recruitment, alumni events and more. Their Instagram handle is @hhdambassadors and their Facebook page is under Penn State College of Health and Human Development Ambassadors. 
  • Undergraduate Internship Enrichment Fund: The College of Health and Human Development will be offering funds to provide assistance for undergraduate students in the College who are completing a credit-bearing field experience, practicum, or internship as part of their course of studies. Fund expenditures shall conform to University policy and may include, but not necessarily limited to, tuition costs, scholarships, housing costs, transportation and parking, and professional attire. Students eligible for this funding may be completing their internship in Spring 2019, Summer 2019, and Fall 2019. Students interested in receiving this funding should apply by April 1 at https://hhd.psu.edu/undergraduate-internship-enrichment-fund. Questions should be submitted to Heather Zimmerman, Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, 344 Health and Human Development Building, or emailed to hdh3@psu.edu.
  • The College of Health and Human Development will be offering Summer Research Funds for undergraduates to complete research under the direction of a faculty mentor for summer 2019. Funds may be used for student expenses and project costs. Students interested in requesting this funding can fill out the form at https://hhd.psu.edu/summer-undergraduate-research-grants or submit all materials via mail/email to Heather Zimmerman, Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, 344 Health and Human Development Building, or emailed to hdh3@psu.edu. Please note faculty supervisor requirements below. Students must be enrolled in a College of HHD major or be a premajor HHD student. Deadline is Feb 18. Applicants will be notified by the end of March 2019 regarding funding decisions.
  • Interested in helping with Penn State’s New Student Orientation? They are looking for members of the O Team: https://oteam.psu.edu/become-an-oteamer/
  • DEADLINE NOW
  • Applications for the Women’s Leadership Initiative are OPEN! College of Health and Human Development Women’s Leadership Initiative Information Sessions  
    • Eligibility: Open to students in the College of Health and Human Development and the College of Nursing who will be juniors during the 2019-20 academic year. 
    • Visit www.hhd.psu.edu/wli for full eligibility requirements.  Application Deadline: February 8, 2019    Build leadership skills and experiences • Network with women leaders • Gain academic credit
  • DEADLINE/EVENTS NEXT WEEK  
  • The Fund for American Studies is accepting applications for the Summer 2019 Academic Internship Program in Washington, DC.  The comprehensive program includes academic coursework through George Mason University, an internship placement, furnished housing, guest lectures, as well as a variety of opportunities for networking and professional development. Questions can be directed to admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384. Generous scholarship funding is available – apply by the Feb. 12 Priority Deadline. 
  • Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) offers female college students opportunities to learn about policy issues. Their next seminar is on Congress and leadership. Monday March 18 – Friday March 22 (Scholarship Deadline | February 7, 2019; Registration Deadline | February 14, 2019). Learn more: https://plen.org/congress/
  • Global Health Minor: The Global Health Minor is a competitive minor, open to any Penn State student who is enrolled at the University Park campus and who has declared a major field of study. During your work in the Global Health Minor, you will complete a five -week supervised fieldwork experience in Ecuador, South Africa, or Tanzania. This experience, along with course work, will help you develop the capacity to think, talk, and write critically about global health issues and challenges and help you prepare for occupations and graduate programs that demand global thinking, understanding and experience. 
    • Advising: Students who are interested in applying for the Global Health Minor should schedule an advising appointment to meet with the Global Health Minor program director, Dr. Dana Naughton. Thirty-minute advising sessions may be arranged by contacting the staff of the Department of Biobehavioral Health at 814-863-7256. Application materials will be provided to students at the time of meeting. Applications are due February 15, 2019 and are distributed to students only after their meeting with the program director.
  • Summer Founders Program — Deadline February 15. WANT $10K TO WORK ON YOUR STARTUP OVER THE SUMMER?  Apply to the Summer Founders Program at the Happy Valley LaunchBox: Team must have at least 1 co-founder who is a full-time Penn State student in good standing (graduating seniors are eligible to apply). Founders must commit to working full-time on their venture (no full/part-time jobs, internships, or classes) from May 15th – Aug 7th in State College, PA. Dedicated working space in the Happy Valley LaunchBox, 24×7 access to the facility, mentorship, networking opportunities, and 1-on-1 help to take your business to the next step. MORE: https://invent.psu.edu/program/summer-founders/. Applications open until Feb 15th at midnight. 
  • The Autism Science Foundation invites applications from highly qualified undergraduates interested in pursuing basic and clinical research relevant to autism spectrum disorders during the summer. Deadline is Feb 18. The proposed research must be scientifically linked to autism or a closely related field. Autism Science Foundation will consider all areas of related basic and clinical research including but not limited to: human behavior across the lifespan (language, learning, communication, social function, epilepsy, sleep, self-injurious behavior, catatonia), neurobiology (anatomy, development, neuro-imaging), pharmacology, neuropathology, human genetics, genomics, epigenetics, epigenomics, immunology, molecular and cellular mechanisms, studies employing model organisms and systems, and studies of treatment and service delivery.http://autismsciencefoundation.org/what-we-fund/apply-for-an-undergraduate-summer-research-grant/
  • Impact Career Fair February 20, 2019, HUB-Robeson Center | Alumni Hall 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Impact Career Fair is for any student who is seeking a full-time, internship, or research opportunity in a field that makes a difference. Organizations that attend are focused on nonprofits, education, human or health services and policy, or community sports, recreation or parks. https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/fairs/impact/student
  • Pink Zone–On Sunday, February 10, join the College of Health and Human Development, the College of Nursing, and the HHD Alumni Society in supporting breast cancer awareness by attending our Pink Zone 2019 pre-game reception and the Penn State Lady Lions Pink Zone Basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines.   Tip Off: 2:00 p.m.
    • Pre-Game Reception: Please join HHD at 12:30 a.m. in Room E/F at the Bryce Jordan Center for light refreshments (enter from the Founder’s Entrance on the East side of the BJC). There is no cost to attend the reception. Friends and family members of all ages are welcome. The Nittany Lion often joins us, and we are hoping for a repeat visit!  Pre-Game Reception: 12:30 p.m. Register Here for the reception.
  • Health Professions Advising Center workshops. Learn more about their group sessions and advising resources at  http://science.psu.edu/premed/advising Upcoming sessions include: 
    • Personal Statement Workshop Strategies and tips for statement prompts – bring your writing tools! Tuesday, February 12, 6:00-7:15pm in 262 Willard
    • Med Prep: First-year and sophomore students exploring medicine, dentistry, and podiatry will be familiarized with the coursework, experiences, and skills these health profession schools require of their applicants. Wednesday, February 27, 6:00-7:00pm in 104 Thomas
  • McKinsey Freshman Diversity Leadership Academy: Apply by February 28, 2019 The McKinsey Freshman Diversity Leadership Academy aims to support talented Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino, and/or Native American college freshmen in their professional growth. Through a 1.5-day program, students will be able to build their leadership, team problem-solving, and case preparation skills. In addition, they will learn more about the management consulting industry, careers at McKinsey, and our application process. The event will take place on April 5th – 6th , 2019, in Norwalk, CT. Travel expenses will be covered. Please submit your resume and short essay HERE by February 28, 2019. Selected applicants will be notified by March 9, 2019. Learn more at www.mckinsey.com/careers and www.facebook.com/reallifeatmckinsey 
  • Be a STAR: NIA summer research training program application period opens A unique research experience: the NIA Intramural Research Program’s Summer Training in Aging Research (STAR) Program. Each year, NIA’s STAR Program-part of the broader NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) in Biomedical Research-attracts a diverse group of applicants from high schools, colleges, medical schools, and graduate programs. Whether or not they’ve decided on a research career, STAR participants get to work directly with NIA intramural investigators and postdoctoral fellows while gaining cutting-edge scientific and lab skills that can boost a multitude of career paths related to the biology of aging.The application period for the 2019 NIH SIP is now open. The application deadline is March 1, 2019; 11:30 p.m., Eastern time. You can apply for a summer internship online through the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education website. You can find print (PDF, 120K) and video application tips on that site.
  • The Office of Student Activities is currently accepting nominations/applications for the Service and Leadership & Student Organization Awards which will be presented at the Student Affairs Awards Ceremony this spring.  These awards recognize individual students and organizations for their outstanding leadership and service to the University.  For a full listing of descriptions and nomination/application links, please click here.   Applications/Nominations must be submitted online, by Sunday, March 3rd at midnight for consideration. Please note, for the Service and Leadership awards, a letter of recommendation is required as well as a copy of the students resume.  These documents can be uploaded on the nomination form or sent to the Office of Student Activities in 103 HUB.  If you have any questions, please contact Matt Barone at (mtb22@psu.edu).
  • Opportunity for undergraduate researchers to participate in an American Heart Association funded summer program (Summer Translational Cardiovascular Science Institute). This program is available to undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in cardiovascular science who have completed more than 60 credits and have a grade point average of 3.25 or greater. The STCSI will fund up to ten undergraduate students to conduct research related to cardiovascular disease, focusing in particular on the cellular mechanisms of cardiovascular disease pathology, the determinants of cardiovascular disease risk across the lifespan, and the development of cardiovascular device technology to address disease. This research will be conducted during the summer 2019 (10 weeks from May 28 to August 2) under the direction of one or more faculty members.A stipend of $4,000 will be provided for each student. More details of the program can be found at this site (https://www.bme.psu.edu/STCSI/index.aspx). The deadline for submission is March 1, 2019. There are up to 10 slots for students to participate. There are a number of participating faculty listed on the site but other faculty can participate. 
  •  The Penn State Clinic Intern Program provides undergraduate students who have an interest in pursuing a career in medicine an opportunity to interact professionally with patients and medical staff in thelinical Services department. As an intern, students conduct patient intake exams and assist clinical staff. Volunteering gives students a first-hand understanding of the dynamics of the health care system and enhances communication skills with patients and members of the health care team. Volunteers earn 4-6 credits over two semesters for participating in the Clinic Intern Program. Program interns earn about 100 patient contact hours over the two semesters and may return to volunteer for additional semesters if they choose. Deadline March 1: https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health-wellness/medical-services/student-opportunities-health-care/clinic-intern-program
  • State of State is a student-run organization at Penn State University, committed to facilitating a dialogue within the university community about important Penn State-related issues. This dialogue culminates every year in a spring conference at which we bring together student, faculty, administration, alumni, and community leaders to speak about a variety of Penn State and State College topics, ranging from student life to mental health to town-and-gown relations. Our goal is to bring together passionate change-makers who can make our community stronger and more successful. Join this ongoing conversation “by Penn State, for Penn State” at our year-round special events and in February for our annual State of State conference.
    • Come to the conference: March 31st at The State Theatre 
    • Love to talk and facilitate conversations? Apply today to be a facilitator for the annual conference! State of State is currently looking for facilitators to help guide conversation during their conference on March 31, 2019. Facilitators will be trained before the conference and be able to listen to the speeches beforehand in order to have a solid understanding on the topics. Sign ups will close in late February.  Click here to sign up 
HHD HIGHLIGHTS
  • Are Mom and Dad coming to campus?  Want to impress a special person? Don’t they deserve the best meal in Happy Valley?  Make them take you to CAFE LAURA THEME DINNERS: https://cafelaura.psu.edu/theme-dinner-schedule. Let our Hospitality Management students show you what fine dining really means.
  • HHD Student Organizations!! Are you ready for the switch to Orgcentral? https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/involvement-student-life/student-organizations/orgcentral-launch. Make sure you attend a seminar and learn how to make sure your org benefits from the new system
  • A new semester long residential program, Study Away Pittsburgh, is a good alternative learning experience for junior and senior level students. Study Away Pittsburgh is an affordable, transformative, urban educational experience for Penn State students in fall 2019. Modeled after Study Abroad, students are placed with community partners, and participate in an in-depth, community based learning experience in sustainability while residing in Pittsburgh for the entire semester. The community partners that students are placed with include non-profit advocacy groups, governmental agencies, multidisciplinary design firms, health care providers, socially responsible businesses and many more. Apply by March 20 to be eligible for fellowship funding. To learn more about the semester long residential program in Pittsburgh, please visit http://studyawaypittsburgh.psu.edu Any questions please contact Lisa Vavro at lkv10@psu.edu
  • The nomination period for the 2019 Staff Recognition Award Program is now open. Is there an HHD staff member who you think should be nominated? Someone who has made life better for students like you? Send an email to dgs4@psu.edu and let us know who that is.
    • STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD Purpose: The purpose of this award is to recognize a Penn State University staff person who demonstrates integrity, respect, and excellence in all aspects of their position.
    • STAFF MORALE AWARD Purpose: The purpose of this award is to recognize a Penn State University staff person who demonstrates enthusiasm and optimism in order to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all. 
    • STAFF LEADERSHIP AWARD Purpose: The purpose of this award is to recognize a Penn State University staff person who demonstrates excellence in leadership and serves as a positive role model for others.
  • Interested in substance abuse?  Save the Date for Consortium to Combat Substance Abuse Annual Conference. CCSA will host an annual conference that brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the public to discuss significant and emerging problems in combating substance abuse. Our upcoming national conference, Envisioning a Future Free from Addiction: Research, Programs, and Practice to Prevent Substance Abuse, will be held Monday, April 29, 2019 on Penn State’s University Park campus.
  • Students interested in research opportunities with faculty can learn more about working with faculty at the Research Opportunities web site. Information on funding for research related travel, grants for research and more is found there. Students can see a list of faculty and projects looking for undergraduates to be involved, searching by college, key word: https://undergradresearch.psu.edu/searchByLocation.cfm.
  • Take a Professor to Lunch (or Coffee or Ice Cream): The HHD Dean’s Office will pay for lunch, coffee, or ice cream for up to five HHD students and one HHD faculty member at any one of the University’s on-campus eating establishments. As one of the most popular colleges at Penn State, we know how hard it can be to get to know your professors in our majors. But, we also know our faculty are wonderful people, and would love the opportunity to get to know you.  The charge card has a set monthly limit, so call early in the month to reserve your place.  Each HHD student is eligible to participate once per semester; faculty may participate as often as they are asked! http://hhd.psu.edu/undergraduate-education/take-professor-lunch
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
  • The Undergraduate Exhibition All Penn State undergraduate students, regardless of campus location, are eligible to enter the Undergraduate Exhibition.  The 2019 exhibition will feature different presentation types within two different time slots:
    • Engagement Experience Poster Exhibition (11 am – 1 pm) Posters highlighting student achievements in engaged learning experiences (NOT a research poster)
    •  Undergraduate Exhibition for Research, Inquiry, or Creative Activity (4 – 7 pm) Traditional research posters
    • Oral research presentation— 5 minute presentation for disciplines or projects for whom traditional research posters are not traditionally used
    • Performance – 5 minute performance (music, writing, poetry reading, dance, theatre, etc.)
    • Questions about the Undergraduate Exhibition may be directed to Alan Rieck, Assistant Vice President and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education, at 814-863-1864 or ajr83@psu.edu. Application deadline is March 24
  • Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Support  Penn State undergraduates who are presenting the results of their research or creative work at national or regional professional conferences may request financial support to defray the costs of attendance at the conference. 
  • HHD Small Project Grants Nomination deadline: March 15–The Small Project Grant program provides students and faculty members with an additional source of funding for projects that benefit the University community and/or enhance students’ experiences in the College of Health and Human Development. Such projects may include, but are not limited to, student organization service projects or events, undergraduate or graduate student research not pertaining to a thesis or dissertation, and projects that promote collaboration among students and faculty members.
  • The Outstanding Adult Student Award recognizes an exceptional adult learner or student veteran at University Park who has overcome obstacles while furthering his or her education. Nominees should balance multiple roles, serve as a role model for other students and achieve academically.For more information about the award, including selection criteria, or to submit a nomination, please review the application.Applications for the 2019 Outstanding Adult Student Award are now open. Applications can be submitted through March 1, 2019. The winner will be announced at the annual award reception on April 4, 2019. See the application: https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/campus-community-diversity/adult-learner-veteran-community/adult-student-awards
FUNDING, INTERNSHIPS, AND MORE
  • Study Abroad Applications and Deadlines for Spring: https://global.psu.edu/category/how-apply
  • As part of continued efforts to engage the Penn State community in discussions around diversity and inclusion, the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development, along with the Bahá’í Campus Association, will host a screening of the documentary, “Me, The Other” followed by a discussion with the director of the film, Shidan Majidi, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, in Freeman Auditorium of the HUB-Robeson Center. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but seating is limited and can be reserved by calling the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development at 814-865-6548. “Me, The ‘Other'” is a documentary film created in less than five months about a diverse group of students living in Washtenaw County in southeast Michigan. 
  • The Arts and Design Research Incubator brings together faculty, students and community around projects that connect to the arts.  Interested in how health, recreation, and other HHD fields connect to music, dance, and other arts fields? Check out ADRI! ADRI projects are typically collaborative and interdisciplinary in nature, push methodological boundaries, link research and teaching, make innovative use of technology, engage with university-wide research initiatives and priorities, and have the potential to garner national and international recognition. ADRI also coordinates and hosts a range of programming designed to foster and support innovative arts research and its broad dissemination. http://adri.psu.edu/
    • Rhythmic Connections, Thursday, February 14, 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Led by Christiana Usenza, Ethnomusicologist, and Michele Dunleavy, Associate Professor of Dance, School of Theatre Rhythmic Connections introduces foundational drumming techniques and traditions, along with foot, hand, and body percussion. Participants will experience playing as an individual while contributing to the group dynamic and musical texture. No prior experience is required, and instruments will be provided. This is a four-part workshop series. Participation in all four sections is encouraged but not required. Registration is required: https://rhythmic-connections-3.eventbrite.com  
  • The Penn State Philadelphia Center is seeking interns for Summer 2019. Areas of student interest for Internship: Urban Agriculture; Food Policy; Community Development; Nutrition Education; Youth Leadership Development; Social Media/ Public Health Communication. These internships are paid and are open to current students or recent graduates. Info: https://psu.jobs/job/8466
  • Jonathan Haidt, New York Times bestseller and the Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business, will present a lecture on “The Three Terrible Ideas Weakening Gen Z and Damaging Universities and Democracies” Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. in 100 Thomas, the first event in the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s spring 2019 speaker series. He will also give a talk on “What Capitalism Does to Us, and For Us” Feb. 22 at 11:10 a.m. in the Struthers Auditorium of the Business Building. More: https://news.psu.edu/story/555486/2019/01/23/jonathan-haidt-present-lectures-feb-21-22#.XFM9HJxaqcA.email
  • The Center for Global Studies will present a film screening of “Honor Diaries” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 in the Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library, on the University Park campus of Penn State followed by a panel discussion. “Honor Diaries” is a 60-minute film that explore themes of violence against women in honor-based societies, such as killings, forced marriages, and lack of access to education. The film portrays nine women’s rights activists working to bring safety and equality to women in both the Muslim and non-Muslim world and to provide a platform for women to address human rights violations.All members of the community are welcome to attend this free event.This screening is part of the Arabic Film Series and is co-sponsored by the Penn State University Libraries.
  • Hudson River Health Care has been quite busy… we have officially merged with a sister FQHC, Brightpoint Health, expanding our reach throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City! https://www.hrhcare.org/hudson-river-health-care-and-brightpoint-health-merge/ We have updated our informational page on the Penn State internship as well as increased the experience to 320 hours for students https://www.hrhcare.org/internships/. Please share this information with students seeking internships, and with flexibility to relocate to the Hudson Valley region for the period of time. Students can apply online and submit their application to Jennifer Maine, Director of HR Operations and HR Compliance, at jmaine@hrhcare.org. 
  • The Council of Sustainable Leaders unites Penn State student leaders in sustainability. Sustainability Showcases highlight work by Penn State faculty and others who are making a difference in sustainability. https://www.pennstatecsl.com/showcases-spring-2019.html  
    • Brook Lenker, February 8, 2019, HUB 134, “Extraction Immorality, Renewable Absolution: Insights from the Fight for Clean Energy”
    • Denice Wardrop, February 15, 2019, ​HUB 233AB, “Llamas, Learning Objectives, and Literacy”​
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP
    • Arts Business Idea Competition 2019 Guidelines Who Can Apply? This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students from any major and any Penn State campus. The only requirement is that the business idea/concept is arts-based. Free-lance, non-profit, for profit, hybrid, and small or large-scale ideas are welcome. Inform Dr. Gangi of your intent to apply as soon as you decide to enter the competition by sending an email to jjg27@psu.edu. Submit a pdf document of your business plan to Dr. Gangi via email by 11:59pm February 25, 2019. Finalists will be announced via email by March 18, 2019. Final Round. Four finalists will present (15min) for a panel of judges at Penn State – University Park, starting at 5pm on April 2, 2019. All finalists must be able to attend the final round in person. 1st place    $5,000,  2nd place   $2,500, 3rd place    $1,500,  4th place    $1,000 
    • INC. U! What is it? INC. U is a year-end “shark tank like” pitch competition to find the Top 6 Undergraduate student owned companies (undergraduates must own 50% or more of the company) to compete for $30,000+ in investment awards. Students compete in an initial video pitch competition and then the Top 6 companies are selected to pitch their companies to a distinguished panel of judges during an hour-long television show called “The Investment.”   Click HERE for a link to see last season’s show that we taped in April/2018.   This year’s competition deadline for Video submissions is February 10, 2019. The competition is open to all Penn State University campus undergraduates!  We are seeking the best student entrepreneurs regardless of what Penn State campus they attend. If you have questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact Tim Kerchinski –  txk128@psu.edu – 814-865-4388.
    • ENTI COURSES YOU CAN TAKE ONLINE SUMMER 2019.: Two core courses in the ENTI minor are available online this summer for students at any PSU campus.   Check the LionPath schedule for ENGR 310 “Entrepreneurial Leadership” and MGMT 425 “New Venture Creation.”  Both are required for any ENTI cluster.  
    • PENN STATE STARTUP WEEK: Mark your calendar and plan to participate in Penn State Startup Week, April 1 -5.  This special week is devoted to celebrating student entrepreneurship.  Find details and the schedule at  https://startupweek.psu.edu/.   
    • The TechCelerator Model Works! Just ask any one of the nearly 100 companies that have successfully launched.  These startups have created nearly 200 jobs and generated more than $14M in revenue. Have you ever wondered what it would take run your own startup?  Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator @State College is inviting local entrepreneurs, undergrads, grad students, Post-Docs, Professors and university researchers to participate in their next 10-Week Business Startup Accelerator. The weekly classes will run on Tuesdays – March 19, 2019 – May 14, 2019, from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. with Graduation on May 21st from 2:00 – 7:00. Plus, weekly 1-hour mentoring sessions. Don’t miss out on this no-cost opportunity! We provide up to $1,000 toward startup costs plus the chance to pitch your business idea to a panel of entrepreneurs at the completion of the course. The top team will receive $10,000 in seed funding to help get their business off the ground. Additionally, there is an opportunity to get I-Corps funding of $3,000 and apply to the National I-Corps program which comes with a $50,000 grant. Business mentoring from Ben Franklin’s Transformation Business Services Network and Penn State’s Small Business Development Center staff will also be available free of charge.  You’ll come away from this experience with a viable business model, a list of networking contacts and the confidence that comes from knowing if it’s the right time for you to start your own tech-business – or not. Space is limited. Contact Bob Dornich at 814-865-7332. The deadline for applications is March 6, 2019.   To apply click the link:  State_College_Application_ 2019
  • The Undergraduate Fellowships Office is THE place to seek help in applying for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships, and much more.  Learn more about their resources and look at their fellowship/scholarship database to learn more https://ufo.psu.edu/current-students. Upcoming Sessions
    • Webinar: Gilman Scholarship, Feb 12 4:00 – 5:00 PM via Zoom The Gilman Scholarship offers funding for undergraduates who are U.S. citizens receiving Federal Pell Grants to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. Learn how to apply and what the reviewers are looking for, and ask any questions you have about the program. Register to participate remotely via Zoom here: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YHm3NUuGQ_CEz0UaDsvraA 
    • Webinar: Research and You: Unpacking Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Feb 13, 3:00 – 4:00 PM via Zoom If you wonder what “research” means, especially as an undergraduate student, or you want to know more about finding undergrad research opportunities, then this info session is for you. We will demystify research across disciplines, teach you how to find those opportunities, talk through finding mentors, and explain how to use your interests and scholarship to create a unique research project. Register to participate remotely via Zoom here: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7DXeG27VQ1iYWJGtLCBv0w
STUDENT SUPPORT AND ADVISING
  • Pre-Law Advising Center:  Interested in going to law school?  Then you are a pre-law student. Pre-Law Advising helps students from all Penn State majors and campuses. 
  • The LGBTQA Student Resource Center is a great resource for students. To check out their resources visit https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/lgbtqa. If you are interested in getting involved visit https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/campus-community-diversity/lgbtq-community/get-involved
  • EPPIC Workshops for International Students. For more info: http://www.eppic.la.psu.edu/. Upcoming Sessions: 
  • Health Professions Advising Center workshops. Learn more about their group sessions and advising resources at  http://science.psu.edu/premed/advising Upcoming sessions include: 
    • Med Prep: First-year and sophomore students exploring medicine, dentistry, and podiatry will be familiarized with the coursework, experiences, and skills these health profession schools require of their applicants. Wednesday, February 27, 6:00-7:00pm in 104 Thomas
    • Medical Applicants: Junior and senior students applying for medical, dental, or podiatry school will be introduced to application timelines and strategies needed to compete successfully in the current application cycle. Wednesday, March 20, 6:00-7:15pm in 201 Thomas
    • PA Prep: First-year and sophomore students exploring physician assistant careers will be familiarized with the coursework, experiences, and skills needed to successfully apply to physician assistant programs. Monday, March 25, 6:00-7:00pm in 260 Willard
    • PA Applicants: Junior and senior students applying for physician assistant programs will be introduced to application timelines and strategies needed to compete successfully in the current application cycle. Tuesday, March 19, 6:00-7:00pm in 201 Thomas
    • Personal Statement Workshop Strategies and tips for statement prompts – bring your writing tools! Tuesday, February 12, 6:00-7:15pm in 262 Willard
  • LifeHacks are group workshops to help students manage stress, improve sleep or adjust to college life.  See https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health-wellness/psychological-counseling/life-hacks-caps for a full schedule. Upcoming LifeHacks:
    • Monday 2/11 EMBRACE YOURSELF: Improving Your Relationship With Yourself 
    • Tuesday 2/12 SWEET DREAMS: Strategies to Improve Sleep
    • All sessions are open to all Penn State students and no appointment is necessary. Time: 4:00 to 5:00pm Locations: Mondays (402 Student Health Center); Tuesdays: (204/205 Student Health Center).
  • The Penn State Sokolov-Miller Family Financial & Life Skills Center (https://financialliteracy.psu.edu/) is offering monthly webinars via Zoom throughout the 2018-2019 academic year from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Tuesdays. To access any of these free webinars, please use the Zoom link provided below, no registration needed: https://psu.zoom.us/j/3845004052. Next Webinars:
    • Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Smart Goals
    • Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Saving and Investing
  • Are you struggling to pay for food?  Visit The Lion’s Pantry! https://thelionspantry.psu.edu/
  • Join HealthWorks and Healthy Penn State Ambassadors every Wednesday during the spring semester. A peer educator will lead the group through a 45 minute wellness activity. Every Wednesday starting January 9th. 4:00-4:45 p.m. in the Wellness Suite, 20 Intramural Building
  • Meditation Monday sessions to help students learn stress management strategies. The sessions are independent of each other and students are not required to attend all four sessions. Sessions will be held from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Wellness Suite, 20 Intramural Building. Dates and topics include:
    • Monday, Feb. 11 – Relaxation Meditation
    • Monday, Mar. 11 – Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Techniques
    • Monday, Apr. 15 – Calming the Mind with Meditation
  • Need help with Medical emergencies? Death of an immediate family member? Housing insecurity Unexpected events or challenges? Contact the Office of Student Care and Advocacy: https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/studentcare
  • The Black and Latino Male Empowerment Group meets on the following Thursdays during spring 2019, 6:00-7:30 p.m., in 315 Grange Building: January 31, February 14, February 28, March 14, March 28, April 4, April 18. Learn more: http://equity.psu.edu/mrc/black-latino-male-empowerment-group
  • Penn State Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here for all students who need help during the semester. Visit http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling/ to learn more about their services. CAPS offers group sessions for students who just want a group of supportive peers. See http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling/services/CurrentGroups.shtml for a list of groups. And any student facing a crisis or knowing another student in that situation can contact a 24/7 number:  
    •  Penn State Crisis Line (24/7), (877) 229-6400
    • Crisis Text Line (24/7),  txt “LIONS” to 741741
HHD Research Seminars
  • Monday, February 11“Circadian and Sleep Dysregulation in Movement Disorders,” Alex Videnovic, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School; Harvard Sleep Grand Rounds, 12:00 p.m., 116 Biobehavioral Health, Sleep Grand Rounds is available by live stream webcasting.  This can be accessed on any computer using (at this time) Internet Explorer 11 or Mozilla Firefox via internet URL address: https://bwhedtech.media.partners.org/programs/live/sgr/. Contact Lindsay Master at LMaster@psu.edu.
  • Monday, February 11“Cognitive Deficits in Pediatric Obesity: Cause or Consequence,” Dr. Alaina Pearce, Postdoctoral Scholar, The Child Study Center, Department of Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University; 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., 005 Health and Human Development Building; Host Nutritional Sciences (814-865-3448).
  • Tuesday, February 12 “Variations in Peer Influence and Friend Selection: Implications for Network-based Prevention Campaigns”, Cassie McMillan, M.S., Doctoral Student in Sociology and Criminology, College of the Liberal Arts, The Pennsylvania State University, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., 312 Biobehavioral Health Building; Contact: Ashley Linden-Carmichael (865-7177); axc547@psu.edu.
  • Wednesday, February 13 “Advances in Latent Growth Modeling: Applications to Modeling Eye-Fixation Counts and Mixture Models.” Jeff Harring, professor of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology at the University of Maryland. QuantDev Brownbag, 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 101 HHD; Contact: Mimi Brinberg at mjb6504@psu.edu. 
  • Friday, February 15 “IL-1/inflammasome in Acute Myocardial Infarction & Heart Failure,” Stefano Toldo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., 127 Noll Laboratory, host: Department of Kinesiology (814-865-7575).