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The Penn State Center: Engaging Pittsburgh

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Radio Segments

  • Penn State University and Innovation: Coming Together To Help Your Business!

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Deno DeCiantis of the Penn State Center and Dan Leri of Innovation Park at Penn State University about the developments that Penn State University is undergoing in the area of tech transfer, and how the Penn State Center is exposing these developments to the tech sectors of Western Pennsylvania.

  • Guest Host Mark Laskow Profiles The Penn State Center

    American Entrepreneur Radio Guest Host Mark Laskow talks with Deno DeCiantis of the Penn State Center and David Riley of the Penn State Center’s Mid Atlantic Solar Resource and Training Center about the many resources that the Center offers to entrepreneurs of companies both large and small.

  • Why Can Continued Collegiate Education Be Important In Business?

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris profiles the Continuing Education Program at the Penn State Center, as he talks with Deno DeCiantis, the Director of the Penn State Center, as well as Marian Vendemia, the Continuing Education Director at the Penn State University Beaver campus.

About The Center

The Penn State Center develops and strengthens local relationships to connect and engage the entire University with local partners. Our team in Pittsburgh is your liaison to Penn State resources.

Supporting Businesses and Corporations

  • Offering resources to help businesses succeed and employ more Pittsburghers

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  • Developing and retaining Pennsylvania’s highest-quality workforce

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  • Furthering research and development to discover better products and processes

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  • Pilot-testing scientific and technical ideas with community businesses

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Strengthening Communities and Families

  • Delivering education about energy, nutrition, budget management, youth development, urban gardening, landscaping, and more

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  • Giving residents local access to Penn State degrees and certifications

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  • Involving Penn State faculty and students in issues relevant to local communities

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Creating a Bridge to Success for Pittsburgh Leaders

  • Providing information to local government, community organizers, and corporate leaders

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  • Partnering with academic institutions to further Pittsburgh’s development as a progressive city

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About Dr. Deno De Ciantis

Dr. Deno De Ciantis is the Director of the Penn State Center:  Engaging Pittsburgh.  His focus is to connect and engage the entire Pennsylvania State University with local partners.  This initiative pursues active solicitation of stakeholders to identify regional needs and develop key strategic relationships to connect Penn State research and programming with Pittsburgh area corporations, public officials, and organizations.  Resources of University Park and commonwealth campuses are used to help provide appropriate solutions to real problems in the areas of sustainability efforts, alternative fuels, community and economic development, corporate research and development and more.

He previously, served 15 years as County Extension Director for Penn State Extension of Allegheny County. He has served on a number of county government committees. Other affiliations include: past president of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, current vice-president of The Pittsburgh Green Innovators Board, Duquesne University Century Club of Distinguished Alumni, Autumn House Press Board, Three Rivers Community Foundation Board, numerous Penn State committees, and various other local community initiatives.

He holds an Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Duquesne University.

Dr. Deno De Ciantis is the Director of the Penn State Center:  Engaging Pittsburgh.  His focus is to connect and engage the entire Pennsylvania State University with local partners.  This initiative pursues active solicitation of stakeholders to identify regional needs and develop key strategic relationships to connect Penn State research and programming with Pittsburgh area corporations, public officials, and organizations.  Resources of University Park and commonwealth campuses are used to help provide appropriate solutions to real problems in the areas of sustainability efforts, alternative fuels, community and economic development, corporate research and development and more.

He previously, served 15 years as County Extension Director for Penn State Extension of Allegheny County. He has served on a number of county government committees. Other affiliations include: past president of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, current vice-president of The Pittsburgh Green Innovators Board, Duquesne University Century Club of Distinguished Alumni, Autumn House Press Board, Three Rivers Community Foundation Board, numerous Penn State committees, and various other local community initiatives.

He holds an Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Duquesne University.

Dr. Deno De Ciantis is the Director of the Penn State Center:  Engaging Pittsburgh.  His focus is to connect and engage the entire Pennsylvania State University with local partners.  This initiative pursues active solicitation of stakeholders to identify regional needs and develop key strategic relationships to connect Penn State research and programming with Pittsburgh area corporations, public officials, and organizations.  Resources of University Park and commonwealth campuses are used to help provide appropriate solutions to real problems in the areas of sustainability efforts, alternative fuels, community and economic development, corporate research and development and more.

He previously, served 15 years as County Extension Director for Penn State Extension of Allegheny County. He has served on a number of county government committees. Other affiliations include: past president of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, current vice-president of The Pittsburgh Green Innovators Board, Duquesne University Century Club of Distinguished Alumni, Autumn House Press Board, Three Rivers Community Foundation Board, numerous Penn State committees, and various other local community initiatives.

He holds an Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Duquesne University.

Dr. Deno De Ciantis is the Director of the Penn State Center:  Engaging Pittsburgh.  His focus is to connect and engage the entire Pennsylvania State University with local partners.  This initiative pursues active solicitation of stakeholders to identify regional needs and develop key strategic relationships to connect Penn State research and programming with Pittsburgh area corporations, public officials, and organizations.  Resources of University Park and commonwealth campuses are used to help provide appropriate solutions to real problems in the areas of sustainability efforts, alternative fuels, community and economic development, corporate research and development and more.

He previously, served 15 years as County Extension Director for Penn State Extension of Allegheny County. He has served on a number of county government committees. Other affiliations include: past president of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, current vice-president of The Pittsburgh Green Innovators Board, Duquesne University Century Club of Distinguished Alumni, Autumn House Press Board, Three Rivers Community Foundation Board, numerous Penn State committees, and various other local community initiatives.

He holds an Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Duquesne University.

Dr. Deno De Ciantis is the Director of the Penn State Center:  Engaging Pittsburgh.  His focus is to connect and engage the entire Pennsylvania State University with local partners.  This initiative pursues active solicitation of stakeholders to identify regional needs and develop key strategic relationships to connect Penn State research and programming with Pittsburgh area corporations, public officials, and organizations.  Resources of University Park and commonwealth campuses are used to help provide appropriate solutions to real problems in the areas of sustainability efforts, alternative fuels, community and economic development, corporate research and development and more.

He previously, served 15 years as County Extension Director for Penn State Extension of Allegheny County. He has served on a number of county government committees. Other affiliations include: past president of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, current vice-president of The Pittsburgh Green Innovators Board, Duquesne University Century Club of Distinguished Alumni, Autumn House Press Board, Three Rivers Community Foundation Board, numerous Penn State committees, and various other local community initiatives.

He holds an Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Duquesne University.

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