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Giancarlo Labruna shares his journey from mathematics faculty to academic advisor, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and scholarship in student success.

What happens when a passion for mathematics evolves into a passion for student success? In this episode, Giancarlo Labruna from Penn State shares his unique journey from mathematics faculty member to academic advisor, reflecting on the mentors, experiences, and opportunities that inspired him to pursue a career dedicated to helping students thrive. We also dive into the growing role of scholarship in academic advising, exploring graduate education, research, professional development, and the ...

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Hosts: Matt Markin, Ryan Scheckel

Guest: Giancarlo Labruna

Topics covered

• academic advising
• student success
• mathematics
• scholarship
• professional development
• graduate education

Keywords

• academic advising
• student success
• mathematics
• scholarship
• professional development
• graduate education

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Organizations: Penn State

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