About From Concept to Creation: Uncovering the Making of Scholarly and Creative Accomplishments
From Concept to Creation is dedicated to uncovering the process of research. It isn’t all about the final product. It’s also the journey. Join co-hosts Jen Jarson and Kate Morgan to hear Penn State researchers from across subject areas & experience levels share their challenges & roadblocks as well as their a-ha moments & personal growth.
To share your own research stories and join the conversation, email us: fc2c@psu.edu.
This podcast would not be possible without the support of Penn State University and its amazing population of curious minds.
Music: SKA Podcast by NaturesEye.
S4E6 Dr. Jennifer Kraschnewski and Dr. George Garrow - Cross-Pollinating Ideas: Collaboration and Community-Engaged Research
What happens when research is shaped not just in labs and offices, but in partnership with the communities it aims to serve? In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Kraschnewski, Director of Penn State’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), and Dr. George Garrow, Chief Executive Officer of Primary Health Network, share a behind-the-scenes look at their collaborative work — and the trust, openness, and partnership at the root of community-engaged research. Together, they explore how ideas are seeded, relationships take root, and insights cross-pollinate to grow more meaningful, responsive outcomes. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about cultivating research that is connected, collaborative, and grounded in the communities it serves.
Want to share your own research story, submit a suggestion, or join the conversation? We’d love to hear from you. Contact co-hosts Jen Jarson (Head Librarian at Penn State Lehigh Valley, Interim Head Librarian at Penn State Schuylkill) and Kate Morgan (Instructional Designer at Penn State World Campus) at fc2c@psu.edu.
Show notes:
Dr. Jennifer Kraschnewski's research profile (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjennifer-kraschnewski-ba411a2b%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjmj12%40psu.edu%7C48503ab703584a7e38fa08dea49d4c36%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639129192685020510%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LyzJAGpN49Jkgb2LASBukb%2BXmP34Yc4lYJLq2D73B5U%3D&reserved=0)
Dr. Jennifer Kraschnewski's LinkedIn profile (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjennifer-kraschnewski-ba411a2b&data=05%7C02%7Cjmj12%40psu.edu%7C48503ab703584a7e38fa08dea49d4c36%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639129192685048946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=R5l9TR9kNs75yk8IyFUD5nCqjkB4PDSwhccLsm4AQSM%3D&reserved=0)
Dr. George Garrow's Alumni Association profile (https://directory.alumni.psu.edu/s/1218/16/interior.aspx?sid=1218&gid=4&pgid=8756&cid=35475&ecid=35475&crid=0&calpgid=4242&calcid=35473)
George C. Garrow named 2023 Penn State Alumni Fellow (https://www.psu.edu/news/shenango/story/george-c-garrow-named-2023-penn-state-alumni-fellow) (Penn State News)
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) (https://ctsi.psu.edu/)
Penn State CTSI Community-Driven Research Days (https://ctsi.psu.edu/services/research/community-engagement/research-day)
Penn State CTSI on Bluesky (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fpennstatectsi.bsky.social&data=05%7C02%7Cjmj12%40psu.edu%7C48503ab703584a7e38fa08dea49d4c36%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639129192685071642%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Py9toRz142OoJ%2BYQ5zBTzVd91g37Yo%2BvxaiEzREGQmk%3D&reserved=0)
Primary Health Network (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.primary-health.net%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjmj12%40psu.edu%7C48503ab703584a7e38fa08dea49d4c36%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639129192685093716%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=duchfCIkFncx%2F1q2POI1%2BKwor7PUtpP3KpkZYB39eB4%3D&reserved=0)
16 Mar 2026
S4E5 Dr. Scarlett Miller - Innovations at the Intersections: Interdisciplinary Research for Real-World Problems
Meet Scarlett Miller, the Paul Morrow Professor of Engineering Design and Manufacturing and Director of the Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation. In this episode, Scarlett shares how her work brings together researchers, students, and diverse partners to explore questions about the built environment--the interconnected systems that shape the spaces where we live and work. Along the way, we talk about what interdisciplinary research looks like in practice and the importance of mindsets like systems thinking for tackling complex problems. Join us for an energizing conversation about creativity, collaboration, risk taking, and why innovation often sparks at the intersections.
Want to share your own research story, submit a suggestion, or join the conversation? We’d love to hear from you. Contact co-hosts Jen Jarson (Head Librarian at Penn State Lehigh Valley, Interim Head Librarian at Penn State Schuylkill) and Kate Morgan (Instructional Designer at Penn State World Campus) at fc2c@psu.edu.
Show notes:
Dr. Scarlett Miller's LinkedIn profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scarlett-miller-a1a8398/)
Penn State Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation (https://cocoziello.psu.edu/)
Britelab: Bridging Research in Innovation, Technology, & Engineering (www.britelab.group )
19 Jan 2026
S4E4 Part 2 Luc Schrauf - Spotlight on Elite Undergraduate Research Award Winners - Reflections Shape the Researcher
We’re excited to continue a four-part minisode series highlighting undergraduates who’ve earned some of the most competitive awards in STEM research. These recognitions — including the Astronaut and Goldwater Scholarships — celebrate not only the impact of students’ current work but also their promise as future researchers. In each conversation, we explore the experiences that set them on their path and the attitudes and practices that helped them grow into emerging scholars.
In this fourth and final minisode, we talk with Goldwater Scholarship recipient Luc Schrauf, a fourth-year Physics major in the Eberly College of Science at the University Park campus, with minors in Mathematics and Nanotechnology. Fun, candid, and full of curiosity, Luc has a gift for making even complex concepts feel engaging and accessible. He shares how connecting his research experiences with coursework, plus applying for the Goldwater, has helped him develop a holistic understanding of research, clarify his passions, and sharpen his focus. Luc offers an accessible, big-picture view of how doing research shapes understanding--and how thoughtful reflection shapes both the researcher and the process.
Want to share your own research story, submit a suggestion, or join the conversation? We’d love to hear from you. Contact co-hosts Jen Jarson (Head Librarian at Penn State Lehigh Valley and Interim Head Librarian at Penn State Schuylkill) and Kate Morgan (Instructional Designer at Penn State World Campus) at fc2c@psu.edu (mailto:fc2c@psu.edu).
Show notes:
Luc Schrauf’s LinkedIn profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/luc-schrauf/)
Samarth Research Group (https://sites.psu.edu/samarthgroup/)
Institute for Quantum Computing (https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/) (University of Waterloo)
Goldwater Scholarship Program (https://urfm.psu.edu/fellowship/goldwater-scholarship-program) (PSU Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Mentoring)
Goldwater Scholarship (https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/)
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