09/03/2026
From the classroom to the field, Penn State Schuylkillâs Co-Op Program gives students the opportunity to put their education into action.
Agricultural science student Isabella Whitsel spent her summer gaining hands-on conservation experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake. Her work included protecting turtle nests, managing invasive species, conducting wildlife surveys and supporting forest and land management efforts.
The experience helped Isabella build professional skills, make connections and confirm her goal of pursuing a career in conservation.
Thatâs the power of Co-Op: real experience that helps students prepare for what comes next. Read more > https://schuylkill.psu.edu/story/25526/2026/09/01/schuylkill-student-connects-agriculture-and-conservation-through-co-op