About the Outreach Office
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Where are we located?
We are currently located on the second floor of Ritenour Building, directly opposite the Thomas Building. The director’s office is in 226 Ritenour. Contact us at (814) 865-0083 or outreach@science.psu.edu.
How are our programs funded?
Many of our programs are funded through grant monies specified for broader impacts or education and outreach. Some of our programs are funded through specific, smaller grants or foundation donations. We seek to provide quality programming at little to no cost for the participants. Much of our funding includes salaries for participating faculty members and graduate students for our longer programs (at least a week or more).
Whom do I contact about a program or event?
Our staff is dedicated to several different programs. Please see the following list:
Science-U summer camps for youth:
Michael Zeman, Director of Outreach
Director of Science-U
237 Ritenour Building
(814) 865-0083
Patricia Kenney, Associate Director of Science-U
235 Ritenour Building
(814) 865-0509
Summer Experience in the Eberly College of Science:
Dr. Jackie Bortiatynski, Director of SEECoS
210 Whitmore Building
(814) 865-2772
School visits to Penn State; Penn State visits to local schools
Shannon Palma, Associate Director of Outreach
227A Ritenour Building
(814) 865-6236
Mary Hudson, Research Assistant
229 Ritenour Building
(814) 867-2896
On-line learning and course development:
Tess Crossen, Instructional Designer
228 Ritenour Building
(814) 867-1391
Finances for grants or camp scholarships:
Karen Seitz, Accounting Assistant
233 Ritenour Building
(814) 867-1386
All other inquiries or general information:
Melissa Showalter, Program Assistant
234 Ritenour Building
(814) 865-0501