Engineering Design Technology Articles

Eight first-place winners from Pennsylvania College of Technology have advanced to the 51st annual National SkillsUSA Conference, to be held from June 22-26 in Kentucky. Five other students from the college finished in the top four places in a variety of categories during the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania Leadership and Skills Conference held April 8-10 in Hershey.

Penn College's exciting two- and four-year majors were on display throughout the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg (Jan. 10-17), where representatives of the Admissions Office and the college's six academic schools entertained, educated – and even fed – the throng attending the traditional agricultural expo. – Photos by admissions representatives Sarah R. Shott, Sean M. Stout and Caleb J.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty member presented a paper and received multiple honors at the recent Autodesk University Conference in Las Vegas. J.D. Mather, assistant professor of engineering design technology, presented “Finite Element Analysis for the Casual User in Inventor.” Autodesk Inventor is 3-D parametric design software used for product and mechanical design.

The handiwork of Francis J. Quigley, of Coatesville, incorporates the college mascot and Centennial logo. Katherine A. Walker checks out her students' creations during their Halloween morning lab work. WBRE's Valerie Tysanner gathers video for evening newscast. The intricate design by Ethan J. Kinsey, of Dushore, draws the attention of faculty member J.D. Mather. Denise R.

Williamsport Technical Institute students examine a gas mask, circa 1941. An aviation mechanic student works on an airplane engine. The student was later placed as an Army Air Corps aviation mechanic.

The third large-scale art installation created to celebrate Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Centennial has woven together not only text and trees, but students from across campus.

The American Design Drafting Association recently recertified Pennsylvania College of Technology’s engineering CAD technology major. The associate-degree major prepares students for mechanical and engineering drafting positions in manufacturing- and engineering-based industries using advanced 2-D and 3-D CAD applications.

Jamestown Community College and Pennsylvania College of Technology have established a seamless pathway for students interested in pursuing an innovative and interdisciplinary degree that incorporates art, design and engineering.

At the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building, Erdly’s company determined where water was entering the building then implemented the pilot phase of repairs. Jeff Erdly, '72 Jeff Erdly inspects exterior walls on Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Bush Campus Center.

Pennsylvania College of Technology will potentially send more than 900 new employees into the job market this month, and the new graduates are poised for success with their workforce-ready skills and specialties. “Demand for Penn College graduates remains high,” said Paul L. Starkey, vice president for academic affairs/provost.