At The Rivet, there are no limits to the imagination

By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Students observe work being performed on a potter’s wheel. Photo: Provided. We often hear the phrase “there are no limits to the imagination.” What we rarely hear discussed, which is much less romantic, are the limitations imposed upon creatives when they can’t afford the tools and training that they need to usher those […]
TEAMology uses AI to make big impact on social, emotional and mental health and wellness

By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Linsey Covert with TEAMology’s Ruby. Credit: Photo Provided If you’ve ever seen Pixar’s movie “Inside Out,” you may have already gotten a taste of how TEAMology helps children regulate and control their emotions. Founded in 2016, TEAMology is the brainchild of CEO Linsey Covert. As a grad student at Penn State, she […]
Innovation that inspires at Penn State’s Innoblue

By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Innoblue at Project Olympus in Pittsburgh (Photo provided) When it comes to institutes of higher learning, Innoblue is Penn State’s oldest club dedicated to entrepreneurship. Tanishq Barot, president of Innoblue, said the organization, which meets weekly, has a goal of fostering innovation among students, assisting them in honing their entrepreneurial skills and […]
A community of thought leaders can always be found at Happy Valley’s co.space

By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Each semester, the individuals living at the co.space attend a retreat to bond and get to know each other. You could say that Spud Marshall and Christian Baum specialize in community, with a goal of bringing people together for a positive purpose, while fulfilling a need. The two are known among […]