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Plastics Mobile Lab
The Plastics Mobile Lab provides a user-friendly, hands-on STEM educational opportunity for students.
Schools and other educational organizations within a one-hour radius of Pennsylvania College of Technology can borrow the Plastics Mobile Lab for:
- Demonstrations and/or projects in classrooms
- STEM and other educational events
An estimated 25,000 family-sustaining jobs in the plastics industry will be added to the Appalachian region in the next five years. The goal of the Plastics Mobile Lab is to build awareness and interest for students of all ages and their families in the many opportunities available in STEM-related fields.
Borrowers are responsible for picking up and returning the equipment to the College. At pickup, Penn College staff will provide instructions on proper use and safety precautions for the equipment.
Equipment Available
- Seven Thermoformers, each approximately 14" high
- One RotoRocket, on a mobile cart
Each plug into a standard outlet, but it is recommended that not all are used on the same circuit.
Plastics Mobile Lab Request
To request the Plastics Mobile Lab for your classroom or event, please provide the following information or call 570.327.4775. All requests will be considered in the order received. You will receive a response within 3 days.