UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The STEM Libraries at Penn State University Park have announced their calendar of events for the fall 2024 semester. The libraries include the Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library, Engineering Library, Life Sciences Library, Physical and Mathematical Sciences Library and Harrell Health Sciences Library Research and Learning Commons.
Sept. 10, 17, 24
Open House
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Earth and Mineral Sciences (105 Deike Building): Sept. 10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
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Engineering (203 ECoRE Building): Sept.17, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Physical and Mathematical Sciences (201 Davey Lab): Sept. 24, noon–5 p.m.
Sept. 17
Graduate Student and Postdoc Mixer
5–7 p.m. — Physical and Mathematical Sciences Library, 201 Davey Lab
Meet other STEM graduate students and postdocs, enter to win prizes and enjoy free food and beverages. Register by 5 p.m. Sept. 15.
Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15
Graduate Student “Finish-It Friday”
9–11 a.m. — 403 Paterno Library
Wrap up your week by finishing your writing. Join fellow STEM graduate students to finish your paper, thesis, dissertation or project. Coffee and workspace provided. Expert STEM and health librarians will be on hand to answer research-related questions. Need a reminder? Fill out this Qualtrics form to get an email reminder before each session.
Sept. 25
Workshop: “Citation Managers”
5–6 p.m. — Engineering Library (203 ECoRE Building) and online
Oct. 2
Workshop: “How to Read a Scientific Article”
5–6 p.m. — Engineering Library (203 ECoRE Building) and online
Oct. 9
Workshop: “Free Health Information Resources”
5–6 p.m. — Engineering Library (203 ECoRE Building) and online
Oct. 15
Zine Workshop for Women and Gender-Nonconforming STEM-H Students
5–7 p.m. — Physical and Mathematical Sciences Library, 201 Davey Lab
Oct. 16
Workshop: “Building and Managing Your Scholarly Presence”
5–6 p.m. — Engineering Library (203 ECoRE Building) and online
Oct. 23
Workshop: “Systematic Review/Evidence Synthesis”
5–6 p.m. — Engineering Library (203 ECoRE Building) and online
Oct. 30
Workshop: “Setting Database Alerts”
5–6 p.m. — Engineering Library (203 ECoRE Building) and online
Nov. 6
Workshop: “Predatory Publishing”
5–6 p.m. — Engineering Library (203 ECoRE Building) and online
Nov. 13
Penn State Standards Day
1–4 p.m. — Engineering Library, 203 ECoRE Building