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HU prof. to serve on national nanoscience research committee

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Harrisburg University Biotechnology program lead, Dr. Leena Pattarkine, has been invited to serve on the Research Advisory Committee of the...

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HU Spotlight: Meet Professor Albert Sarvis

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Harrisburg University is one of only a handful of universities across the U.S. to offer an undergraduate degree program in Geospatial...

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HU, UPMC Schools of Nursing Agreement Provides Pathway for Students

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A new Harrisburg University (HU) and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Schools of Nursing agreement guarantees the acceptance of...

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HU to hold second launch U Startup Challenge

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Harrisburg University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) will be accepting applications from students for its second launch U Startup Challenge Competition...

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HU Spotlight: Meet Dr. Glenn Mitchell

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The experiences Harrisburg University professors bring to the classroom are vast and unique. Dr. Glenn Mitchell These experiences inform and...

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HU Susquehanna River research accepted for publication

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A paper featuring the groundbreaking research being conducted by Harrisburg University faculty and students, and in collaboration with the Susquehanna River...

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HU Center for E3 Director to be Featured Speaker in Carbon Capture Webinar

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John Quigley, founding director of Harrisburg University’s Center for Environment, Energy, and Economy (E3), will be a featured speaker in a June 4...

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HU to hold launch U Startup Competition finale

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Harrisburg University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) will hold its first launch U Start-up Challenge Competition + Showcase finale where local...

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The “5 R’s” – A Team Charter Framework

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by Dr. Daniel Jensen, Corporate Faculty, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology A critical project document, and an output of...

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The Role of the Project Manager: Communication is Key

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By Joseph Zagerman, Assistant Professor of Project Management Captain, conductor, or coach are words often used to describe the role of...

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Project Estimates and Understanding Success

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By Dr. Philip D. Mann, PMP, Assistant Professor of Organization and Management, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology Organizations often doom...

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Project Management – Getting Stuff Done (GSD)

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Welcome to the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Project Management blog page, Getting Stuff Done (GSD).  I am Scott...

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Managing Projects and Managing Change: The Solution to PM vs. OCM

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By Dr. Philip D. Mann, PMP, Assistant Professor of Organization and Management, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology Projects fail a lot,...

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Defining Project Leadership – Leading versus Taking a Walk

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by Dr. Daniel Jensen, Corporate Faculty, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology “If you think you are leading and turn around...

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HU Establishes Business-Centered Professional Development IT Board of Advisors

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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is pleased to announce the establishment of the University’s new business-centered Professional Development IT...

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HU team helps lead state Covid-19 Health Equity Response Team

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A group of Harrisburg University professors and staff have joined the state Department of Health’s COVID-19 Health Equity Response Team...

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HU Faculty’s Methane Emissions Decision Support Tool Made Publicly Available

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Harrisburg University Assistant Professor and faculty associate at HU’s Center for Environment, Energy, and Economy, Arvind Ravikumar, and colleagues have publicly...

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HU Center for E3 Director discusses River Basin collaboration

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The Susquehanna River Basin Commission recently interviewed John Quigley, Director Center for Environment, Energy and Economy (E3) at Harrisburg University and Jamie Shallenberger, Manager...

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Harrisburg University providing 3D-printed face shields for long-term healthcare workers

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The Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology have partnered to provide long-term care workers...

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HU partners with food bank to make sure students get meals amid COVID-19 closure

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Harrisburg University has partnered with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to make sure students living in dorms during the COVID-19...

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HU Research Team to Harness AI, Satellite Imagery to Create Lean, Smart Cities

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 90 percent of the world’s population breathes polluted air. WHO estimates that about 7 million...

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HU research gives blue iguanas a fighting chance

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A team of Harrisburg University professors and students have embarked on a unique research journey that involves the use of...

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HU named among 10 Most Prolific Education Institutions in U.S.

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Citing the university’s innovative approach and commitment to preparing students for tomorrow’s workforce, The Knowledge Review magazine has named Harrisburg University one...

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Hospital employees, spouses and partners can access HU programs

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Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital employees and their spouses/partners have been granted unprecedented access to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology...

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Putting tech to the test: HU launches User Experience Center

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User Experience Centers, often referred to as UX Labs, are specialized testing facilities where products, services, and software are tested...