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Enhancing student opportunities in the School of Science, with Dr. Cora MacBeth
42 minutes
Posted Jul 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
Welcome And Guest Background
Why She Returned To Behrend
Rural Roots And Falling For Chemistry
Research Culture And Mentors
First Year Reflections And Outcomes
Why Undergraduate Research Works
Industry Feedback And AI Readiness
Degrees With Momentum And Demand
Environmental Science On Lake Erie
Nursing Growth And Allied Health Pathways
Research Partnerships With Real Samples
Grape Research And Paid Student Work
Renovations And The Science Master Plan
K-12 Outreach And The Planetarium
ACS Leadership And Chemistry Standards
Telling Behrend’s Story To Erie
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Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Cora MacBeth, a 1996 Behrend graduate, about her first year as director of the School of Science. Originally recorded on June 15, 2026.
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