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Leadership minor cited as example of international good practice - November 16, 2009
The Engineering Leadership Development Minor (ELDM) was recently recognized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as an example of global good practice in engineering leadership education. In a white paper released by MIT titled "Engineering leadership education: A snapshot review of international good practice," Penn State's ELDM led the list of four case study examples highlighted in the report.
High school students participate in Leadership Camp
High school students in grades 10-12 participated in Penn State's 2009 Science-U Leadership Camp summer program during the month of July. Watch the video here!
Amazon Connections - Center for Amazon Community Ecology - Spring 2009
The Spring 2009 edition of Amazon Connections, the Center for Amazon Community Ecology newsletter, features ELDM programs and faculty members.
Thon overall chosen - The Daily Collegian - March 24, 2009
Caitlin Zankowski, the newly appointed 2010 Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon overall chairwoman, is an ELDM student who just returned from the Amazon; is currently working with Hungarian economics students to valorize non-timber forest products for the Bora people, specifically Copal resin; and will travel to Hungary as part of the class in May 2009.
Faculty members Kroll, Schuhmann share International Achievement Award - March 19, 2009
Schuhmann wins the Faculty W. LaMarr Kopp International Achievement Award - February 3, 2009
Dr. Richard Schuhmann is the first College of Engineering faculty member to receive the Faculty W. LaMarr Kopp International Achievement Award, which recognizes those at Penn State who have been extraordinarily effective in contributing to the advancement of the international mission of the University.
ELDM student project featured in the 2008 Dean's Report on Philanthropy
As part of their engineering leadership training, Philip Barr, Steven Baumann, and Andrzej Kulik designed a rainwater collection system for a community in Jamaica. See their story on page 11 of the report.
ELDM launches new projects in Peru
Dr. Plowden and Dr. Schuhmann in the Peruvian Amazon - July 2008
The Amazon epitomizes the greatest global challenge we face today: balancing human development and protection of the environment. The Amazon region contains most of the planet’s remaining rainforests; it is unsurpassed in density and diversity of species and is a critical sink for atmospheric CO2. The Amazon is also home to real humans with real needs and aspirations.
Partnering with Dr. Campbell Plowden, President of the Center for Amazon Community Ecology (CACE, www.amazonecology.org), the Engineering Leadership Development Program is launching new projects in Peru, working with CACE to help locals develop the sustainable harvest and marketing of non-timber forest products such as fruits, fibers, resins, and oils.
Media
Videos
Science-U - High school students in grades 10-12 participated in Penn State's 2009 Science-U Leadership Camp summer program.
Argan Presentation - This is an example of a student presentation given by Penn State and Corvinus students in Budapest, Hungary in May 2008.
Budapest - Penn State ELDM students travel to Budapest, Hungary as part of their ENGR 497B class.
Morocco - Penn State ELDM students travel to Morocco as part of their ENGR 497C class.
Archives
2006-2007 Dean's Report on Philanthropy - ELDM student Alexey Petrides is featured on page 7 for his participation in the Budapest and Morocco leadership courses.