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• 20 Minutes With... Tedric A. Harris

  - 2007-09-01

  With careers in both industry and academia, this mechanical engineer has helped chart the future direction of rolling element bearings. Editor's Note: Tedric Harris' name was submitted for a 20 Minutes profile by STLE's Bearings and Bearing Lubrication Technical Committee. Professional experience * The Pennsylvania State University, University...

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• Cornell study: Eateries can boost sales by adjusting meal pace

  - 2007-08-10

  ITHACA - A recently published Cornell University study shows restaurateurs how to change the pace of meals to increase table turnover and resulting revenue. According to the study conducted by researchers Breffni Noone, Sheryl Kimes, Anna S. Mattila, and Jochen Wirtz, the pace at which customers are served during their...

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• International Bulletin of Missionary Research.(Personalia)

  - 2007-07-01

  Philip Jenkins, distinguished professor of history and religious studies at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, has been named as a contributing editor of the INTERNATIONAL BULLETIN of MISSIONARY Research. He is the author most recently of The New Faces of Christianity: Believing the Bible in...

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• Erratum

  - 2007-05-01

  The biographical information published for AAEA Fellow Spiro Stefanou in the December 2006 issue of the journal was incomplete. The correct information is published below in its entirety. The editors apologize for this error. Spiro E. Stefanou 2006 Fellow Professor, 1995 to present, Associate Professor, 1989-95, Assistant...

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• Nanoscale zinc oxide used to detect anthrax.(NANOTECHNOLOGY)

  - 2006-08-01

  Zinc oxide ZnO nanomaterials are being investigated by scientists at Pennsylvania State University Penn State, USA, as signal enhancing materials in highly sensitive deoxyribonucleic acid DNA sensor arrays. The researchers report that the ZnO structures can successfully discriminate the DNA sequence of biological threats...

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• In Memoriam: Gerard M. Faeth

  - 2006-01-01

  Gerard M. Faeth, PhD Pennsylvania State University, passed away on January 24, 2005. Dr. Faeth was Arthur B. Modine Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan and was internationally recognized for his diverse and lasting contributions to aerospace and mechanical engineering.

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• Robert Prosek.(Evelyn R. Saubel Faculty Award)(Brief Article)

  - 2005-07-12

  Robert Prosek, professor of communication sciences and disorders at The Pennsylvania State University, the Evelyn R. Saubel Faculty Award, presented to recognize a faculty member for his or her service to students. Recipients of the award must demonstrate a commitment to human service, accessibility as an...

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• Steroid use among young girls.

  - 2005-05-12

  STEROID USE AMONG YOUNG GIRLS--Girls as young as nine use bodybuilding steroids to get the toned, sculpted look of models, according to the Associated Press. The girls, many that also have eating disorders, are reportedly using the same testosterone pills, shots, and creams that have created...

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• Steroid use on the rise among young girls.(Brief Article)

  - 2005-05-01

  Girls as young as nine use bodybuilding steroids to get the toned, sculpted look of models, according to the Associated Press. The girls, many that also have eating disorders, are reportedly using the same testosterone pills, shots, and creams that have created a scandal in major...

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• David A. Nembhard.(KUDOS)

  - 2005-01-01

  Pennsylvania State University selected David A. Nembhard, Ph.D., as the Harold and Inge Marcus Career Development Professor in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. Previously, Nembhard served as associate professor of industrial engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He earned his Ph.D. in industrial and operations engineering...

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