Plans underway for Penn State AI Week, April 1-5
Source: Penn State AI Hub Penn State AI Week is set for April 1-5, 2024, with events and activities being planned at Penn State campuses and virtually. “We’re eager to get as much participation as possible for the first-ever Penn State AI Week so we’re planning relevant sessions that are accessible to students, staff, and […]
Happy Valley’s X-Lab adds technologist expertise to public policy discussions
By Staff Writer Sascha Meinrath is the Palmer Chair in Telecommunications at Penn State and director of X-Lab, an innovative think tank focusing on the intersection of vanguard technologies and public policy. Meinrath is a renowned technology policy expert and is internationally recognized for his work over the past two decades as a community internet […]
Happy Valley non-profits benefit from strong Rotary Clubs in State College
By Staff Writer Rotary Clubs provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through a fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. State College is fortunate to have three active Rotary Clubs working toward this mission and benefiting local non-profits and the community. Downtown State College Rotary, Rotary Club of […]
Penn State’s Materials Research Institute Open House will showcase space and equipment to potential partners
By Staff Writer Penn State’s Materials Research Institute and the Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) are hosting a free happy-hour-style industry open house for corporate, academic and government prospective partners. “The National Science Foundation ranks Penn State #1 in materials research and #2 in materials engineering in research expenditures. Our facility in the […]
Find the approach to real estate that works for you
By Staff Writer Annette Yorks recently shared that her group is working as a boutique model and offered some insight into what this means for the customer experience. She also contrasted the approach with larger brokerages, which can offer different benefits. What you’ll get from a boutique brokerage vs. a larger brokerage Personalized service: Boutique […]
Innovative Manufacturers’ Center Recognized by SHRM to Offer Professional Development Credits
By Staff Writer The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Inc. was recently recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a SHRM Recertification General Provider. IMC is now authorized to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. The trainings will be beneficial to HR professionals in various areas of their […]
Student perspective: don’t use AI to do the work, use it to make the work better
By Kanika Gupta In a January 2024 report on the use of ChatGPT in the classroom, 43% of college students report having used ChatGPT or similar AI tools: 89% used it for homework, 53% for essays, and 48% for at-home tests. The report also revealed that 82% of college professors are aware of ChatGPT, compared to […]
Longtime local business funding scholarship for CPI culinary students
By Jodie Dello Stritto Dave and Sheri Letterman with their family at the grand opening of the current location of Bonfatto’s Italian Market and Café in Downtown Bellefonte in 2019. Bellefone’s Bonfatto’s Italian Market and Café recently announced the creation of the Guy & Pauline Bonfatto Memorial Scholarship at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, which […]
Accelerate Trust and Sales with Education-Based Marketing: A Strategic Guide
By Staff Writer Did you know that only around 10% of your audience is actively looking to make a purchase? The remaining 90% may not be considering a purchase yet. Education-based marketing bridges this gap by providing valuable information about their buying decisions. By teaching prospects something valuable, you attract interest and, in turn, gain […]
