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In a presentation to the Board of Trustees on Nov. 12, Penn State President Eric J. Barron highlighted the impact of Invent Penn State and the University’s statewide economic development and job creation efforts on students and citizens across the commonwealth.

Penn State President Eric Barron highlighted student entrepreneurs Sydney Gibbard and Leo Girlando as part of his report to the Board of Trustees on Nov. 12. Gibbard and Girlando offer additional insight into their experience with Invent Penn State, as well as advice for students interested in getting involved in entrepreneurship.

You likely have certain places you prefer to shop, but how much do you really know about the brands you support? Instead of blindly patronizing big-box brands, wouldn't it be nice to know what they...

By Bernard Beanz Smalls Source: SOPA Images / Getty Last week Bloomberg reported that California was suing the video game developer for its failure to address allegations levied against the company properly. Activision Blizzard’s response to the state’s lawsuit calling it “meritless and irresponsible,” didn’t help matters. Publications have already said they would not write about the company’s gaming news. Now, the company’s employees are staging a mass walkout and strike...

Black Girls Code is a program that offers mentorship and tutoring to young Black girls in pursuit of getting more women of color into the technology industry. The organization has already received some generous support, and it looks like it’s going to get some more. Ubisoft Film & Television has announced that it will be holding a special charity stream with the cast of Mythic Quest in order to raise money for Black Girls Code. Ubisoft announced its charity stream in support of Black Girls Co...

KLKN-TV A rep says women who are looking for jobs may want to consider S.T.E.M. March 16, 2021 7:35 am LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Girls Code Lincoln is holding a webinar series with women in different stem, art, and entrepreneurship fields. Girls can interact and ask questions in each webinar. These speakers are from all kinds of backgrounds. One is a local bakery owner, one is an oceanographer, another is in animation. And the list continues. A rep says girls have to see what they can be in thes...

As a reflection for Black Heritage Month, weve listed tech resources that center or make space for Black Joy. From wellness apps to social media and bail out efforts, the following platforms are building freer futures for us all. We’re experiencing an unprecedented moment and are more physically isolated than ever. Being intentional about holding space for one another collectively is necessary for us to not just survive, but also thrive. To honor Black Heritage Month, we’ve chosen to explor...

Black History Month: How It Began and How to Celebrate Author: Doriean Stevenson‍ Updated: 5:30 AM EST February 1, 2021 Today marks the first day of Black History Month 2021. The month-long celebration is a chance to acknowledge the historic achievements of Black Americans and to highlight their undeniable impact on American history. Game changers like Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr. are some of the names we learn more about each February. Bu...

The tech industry does not have a reputation for being an inclusive space for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) working in IT and STEM jobs. While companies have made efforts to increase diversity in tech in the past few years, the statistics still paint a grim portrait of the diversity gap that persists in the tech industry. White people comprise around 68% of the tech industry, far outpacing representation of Asian Americans (14%), Hispanics (8%) and African Americans (7%), accord...