Novack Transportation and Logistics Symposium

The Novack Transportation and Logistics Symposium will connect current students, faculty, and Penn State alumni around trends in transportation and logistics.

April 18, 2023 / 8:30 am to 3:30 pm / Hintz Alumni Center

Join the Center for Supply Chain Research® on Tuesday, April 18 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Hintz Alumni Center for the Novack Transportation and Logistics Symposium. The event will connect current students, faculty, and Penn State alumni around trends in transportation and logistics. Check out the complete agenda here!

Honoring Dr. Robert Novack

After 37 years of service, Dr. Robert “Bob” Novack will be retiring this year as Professor Emeritus. The symposium is being held in recognition of Dr. Novack’s contribution to the discipline and his many years of service to Penn State University, the Smeal College of Business, and both the Business Logistics, and the SC&IS Departments.

Funds for this event were graciously provided by the Smeal Chair in Operations & Supply Chain Management.

Registration Information

There is no fee to attend and a complimentary breakfast assortment and full luncheon will be provided to all attendees. However, registration is required.

Register to attend the Novack Transportation and Logistics Symposium.

Parking is located on campus at Nittany Parking Deck, and downtown in the Beaver, Fraser, and Pugh parking garages.

Hotel Offerings

Hotel blocks have been set aside with 20 rooms available at each hotel, respectively. For the discounted Penn State rate and group codes, please see below.

  • Scholar - Guests can book their reservations by calling 1-800-445-8667 and reference the group name (PSU Novack Symposium) and block code, PNS. You can also go online at Hotels by Hilton, select dates, click special rates, and type in block code, PNS into group rate. These rooms and special rates are only available until March 27, 2023.
  • Graduate State College - Guests can book their reservation online through Graduate Hotels. The code is SCOB041723. These rooms and special rates are only available until April 3, 2023.

Contact Information

For questions or additional information, please contact Tracie Shannon at tla114@psu.edu or 814-863-3234.