Food Security
Scientists at the “Roots Lab” at Penn State are working on building sustainable sources of food and nutrition for the developing world.
Penn State President Eric Barron and guests Andrew Huling, president of the Student Veteran’s Organization; Melissa Valdes, president of the Penn State chapter of Omega Delta Sigma, a national veteran’s fraternity; and Olivia Washington, president of the Service Women’s Advocacy Group, discuss what the University can do to address the unique challenges veteran and active-duty military students face.
Scientists at the “Roots Lab” at Penn State are working on building sustainable sources of food and nutrition for the developing world.
Penn State President Eric Barron and guests talk about student food insecurity on university campuses; what causes food insecurity and what can be done to help the millions of students who are affected.
The number of students seeking assistance through Penn State’s Counseling and Psychological Services, or CAPS, has increased 32 percent in the past five years. Penn State President Eric Barron and guests discuss mental health on campus.