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Health and the Environment
Understanding how exposure affects human health
Protecting Children
Working to prevent abuse and support survivors
Cultivating Entrepreneurs
Supporting entrepreneurs to innovate and thrive
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Language, culture, and pesticides: how to protect farmworkers
Farmworkers in the United States are exposed to pesticides, machinery, and other potential hazards. Researchers are working to provide the protective equipment and the health literacy needed to improve farmworkers’ well-being.
Supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs to uplift individuals and the economy
Women and entrepreneurs of color have lower access to capital than other entrepreneurs. Penn State researchers are collaborating with colleagues, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and corporations to build a stronger economy and more equitable future.
In the Media: Understanding how humans meet their water needs
Asher Rosinger works to understand how humans meet their water needs and how this relates to health, the environment, and more. He has received extensive media coverage and professional recognition for this work.
How hot is too hot?
Once a person exceeds the temperature where their body can cool itself, they continue to heat up, which can cause health problems. As climate change makes extreme heat more common, researchers are studying temperature limits that people can tolerate.
Minor prepares students for entrepreneurial success
The Hospitality Management concentration of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor offers business and leadership training to students interested in entrepreneurial pursuits after graduation. The minor provides opportunities for students to connect with alumni working in the industry.
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