Mary Fetzer

Foldable, portable, and loaded with extra features.
Camping is all about getting away, and the best camping chairs make the adventure comfortable and relaxing. Whether it reclines, folds, swivels, or can be worn like a backpack, there's a perfect camping chair for your next excursion!
For a portable folding chair that does it all, look no further than this waterproof camping chair. One armrest features a pouch that serves as a cooler for up to six 12-ounce cans or as a holder for small belong...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Combining machine learning with multimodal electrochemical sensing can significantly improve the analytical performance of biosensors, according to new findings from a Penn State research team. These improvements may benefit noninvasive health monitoring, such as testing that involves saliva or sweat. The findings were published this month in Analytica Chimica Acta.

Few design elements complete a space the way window treatments do. They are the finishing touch to a room's overall style. But because there are so many types of window coverings, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. In this guide, we'll describe the different options for dressing your windows so that you can make the right selection for your needs.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Michael Barringer, associate research professor of mechanical engineering at Penn State, was named to the most recent class of fellows for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Change up your bedding with this comfortable choice.
Blankets, bedspreads, comforters, quilts... bedding options are seemingly endless! Duvets and duvet covers are among those options. They're unique in that they are separate yet go together, providing plenty of bedding versatility. So what, exactly, is a duvet? And what is a duvet cover?

Mirrors come in all shapes and sizes, and there are countless options for every room of the house. But knowing how big or small a mirror should be can be confusing. Here, we explain a bit about wall mirror sizes and offer style tips to help you find the perfect wall mirror for your space.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Researchers from Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and the College of Engineering have received a 20-month, $411,982 grant from the National Institute on Aging to study the effects of ambient lighting interventions in nursing homes. The collaborative project will focus on nursing home residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — For the ninth consecutive year, the Penn State Society of Women Engineers received the Outstanding Collegiate Section Gold Mission Award at the SWE national conference. The event (WE22) is the world’s largest conference for women in engineering and technology, and the Gold Mission Award is the highest collegiate recognition within the organization.

You've heard of pillow shams, but what is a euro sham? It's a decorative accent pillow and case that completes your bedding. We break it down in the guide below.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Yiqi Zhang, assistant professor of industrial engineering at Penn State, was awarded the Stephanie Binder Young Professional Award by the Surface Transportation Technical Group (STTG) of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES). She accepted the honor at the HFES annual conference held Oct. 10-14 in Atlanta.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Yan Li, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Penn State, was awarded a three-year, $510,000 grant from the Office of Naval Research to develop quantum computing algorithms to explore operational mechanisms of nonlinear power systems and computational resources needed for renewable energy applications.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Intense physical labor, heavy protective gear and environmental conditions place construction workers at risk of heat exposure that can lead to injury, illness or death. To develop a data-driven framework for early detection and assessment of work-related heat stress exposure, the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) has awarded Penn State researchers a two-year, $423,000 grant.

Accent chairs come in all shapes and sizes. They're covered in leather, cotton, microfiber, and velvet. Some have arms, some do not. They can be black or colorful, solid or patterned. Among all of these delightful accent chair choices is the beloved club chair. What is a club chair, you ask? Let us tell you!

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is 25 times more damaging to the environment per molecule than carbon dioxide, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Bacteria at the bottom of the sea can remove methane from their surroundings, entirely without oxygen, through a process called anaerobic methane oxidation (AMO). Researchers at Penn State and the University of Arizona will use a four-year, $3.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NS...

You've seen them in school cafeterias and hotel buffets, at wedding receptions, dinner parties, and picnics. But what is a chafing dish exactly?