Polymer Engineering

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Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology

Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)

Plastics & Polymer Technology

Plastics & Polymer Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

Develop, design, and produce everyday plastic products.

Whether you land on the associate or bachelor degree option, you’ll have an opportunity to dive into extensive hands-on training with industrial-scale processing equipment. Both programs are ABET-accredited and introduce students to the five major plastics processes. The bachelor-level program is designed for future engineers while the associate-degree option lays the groundwork for technical positions within the industry.

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Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Master the major plastics processes and take the lead as a process, design, or research engineer.

New name starting Fall 2024:
Polymer Engineering Technology

Plastics & Polymer Technology (A.A.S.)

Gain the technical skills to become a key player in plastics operations. 

New name starting Fall 2024:
Polymer Technology

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06.01.2023

Plastics professionals benefit from Penn College workshop

Fifteen employees from six companies benefited from instructional material and hands-on reinforcement during the recent Plastic Materials & Processing Fundamentals workshop at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

05.15.2023

Alumnus/employee profiled in trade magazine as 'Rising Star'

Nathan A. Rader-Edkin, a Penn College graduate who returned to campus as program manager for the Plastics Resource & Innovation Center, is featured among an industry publication's "Rising Stars" of 2023.

05.13.2023

Plastics graduate honored with Distinguished Alumni Award

Pennsylvania College of Technology honored Sean Stabler with a Distinguished Alumni Award at one of its Spring 2023 Commencement ceremonies, held May 12-13 at the Community Arts Center. Stabler is vice president of innovation for Sekisui Kydex, in Bloomsburg.

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