Penn State Abington is taking its commitment to faculty staff development to a higher level next week with the introduction of Abington Academy. The daylong series of sessions on Aug. 20 will serve as a lead in to the fall semester with Opening Convocation and New Student Day to follow. One of the highlights of the initial Abington Academy will be a keynote by the University’s Sam Richards, one of the most provocative and popular sociology instructors in the country. His presentation will focus on the value of fearlessly addressing sensitive topics and embracing new technologies in the classroom.
"Against Their Will: The Secret History of Medical Experimentation on Children in Cold War America" is the result of painstaking research by Judith L. Newman, associate professor of human development and family studies at Abington; alumna Allen M. Hornblum; and medical writer Gregory J. Dober.
A new book co-authored by a Penn State Abington faculty member and a University alumna has garnered international attention for its documentation of heinous post-World War II medical experiments on institutionalized children. "Against Their Will: The Secret History of Medical Experimentation on Children in Cold War America" is the result of painstaking research by Judith L. Newman, associate professor of human development and family studies at Abington; alumna Allen M. Hornblum; and medical writer Gregory J. Dober.
About a dozen Penn State Abington students and three faculty members will embark on a multidisciplinary venture this fall, thanks to an award the trio received to support innovative teaching methods.
Penn State Abington students in engineering, art, and information sciences and technology will collaborate on cross-disciplinary projects to exhibit at the college's first Maker Faire this fall.
Parents and caregivers can combat summer learning loss with a variety of educational and enrichment opportunities at Penn State Abington Kids & Teen College.
