Everybody in this post has something in common. After 12 years of primary and secondary school and 4 years of undergraduate education, we all decided that we weren't done yet. But why? As it turns out, the graduate students of Penn State College of Medicine have very diverse, inspirational reasons for choosing to continue their education … Continue reading Why Penn State College of Medicine Students Chose Graduate School
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Why Does Hershey’s New Logo Look Like the Poo Emoji? Neuroscience Explains.
By: Jordan Gaines Lewis, 4th year PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Graduate Program Penn State College of Medicine is located in Hershey, the "Sweetest Place on Earth." We're surrounded by references to chocolate everyday—from the smell of it in the air to Kiss-shaped streetlamps to chocolate-brown paved roads. It’s a pretty sweet life. So when The Hershey … Continue reading Why Does Hershey’s New Logo Look Like the Poo Emoji? Neuroscience Explains.
Preparing Science Grad Students for a Career Away from the Bench
By: Sara Love, associate director for business development in the Office of Technology Development What happens when you receive the degree you’ve worked so hard to achieve but realize you do not want to spend your career teaching or working in a lab? There are a lot of great career options for individuals with post-graduate … Continue reading Preparing Science Grad Students for a Career Away from the Bench