02/18/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/18/2026 16:20
Amir Marvasti, on the far right, sits onstage with the "Stories of Courage" cast after a performance for discussion with the audience.
ALTOONA, Pa. - Penn State Altoona's College Colloquium series continues with a presentation by Amir Marvasti, professor of Sociology, on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 12:05 to 1:20 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge of the Slep Student Center.
Marvasti's presentation, titled "From Research Transcripts to the Stage," will delve into the evolution of his "Stories of Courage" project into a staged performance piece. In particular, he will discuss the challenges and opportunities for staging qualitative research data.
Learn more about the "Stories of Courage" project.