Engineering Technologies Articles

Nearly 30 battle-ready robots – painstakingly designed, fabricated and tested by Pennsylvania College of Technology students – squared off in the recent "Fall Brawl 2016" robotic design competition in the college's Field House.

A most menacing visage, courtesy of David S. Carlson Brendan S. Beppel, with his Sleepy Hollow-inspired creation Leander M. Shaffer turned his pumpkin into a first-place vehicle for artistic expression.

The long-standing relationship between Caterpillar Inc. and Pennsylvania College of Technology was accentuated in recent award presentations on campus: An instructor of diesel equipment technology was honored for his dedication, and two CAT representatives were celebrated for two decades of grant-funded assistance to students and faculty. Chris S.

A major information technology publication is highlighting the expertise and accomplishments of a Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty member. The November/December issue of IBM Systems Magazine–Mainframe edition showcases Lisa Bock, assistant professor of computer information technology, as one of a dozen women role models in the IT field.

State police talk "rules of the road" with future technicians and operators.

Panelists (from left) Lisa M. Andrus, part-time instructor of business administration/management/marketing and owner of Andrus Hospitality; Samuel Ryder, vice president for FNB Bank and a member of the college’s Business Administration Advisory Committee; and alumnus Scott D. Rinker, ’12, branch manager for Jersey Shore State Bank.

Featuring single four-blade rotor and twin engines, the UH-72 was designed as a light utility aircraft. Students view helicopters and get an on-the-ground perspective from military personnel. The UH-60 awaits inspection. With its tandem rotor and heavy-lifting ability, the CH-47 cuts an imposing figure. Maj.

From left are Carl J. Bower Jr., Taylor J. Corbett, Justin M. Rinehimer, Joseph M. Brown, Griffin T. Fulton and Jeremy L. Thorne A member of Penn College's horticulture faculty recently attended the GIE+Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, and "Landscapes 2016," a simultaneous educational/networking event sponsored by the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Carl J. Bower Jr.

The National Science Foundation has recognized Pennsylvania College of Technology’s commitment to tomorrow’s workforce by awarding the institution a grant intended to bolster the pipeline of information assurance/cyber defense professionals. The $438,391 CyberCorps grant will facilitate the college’s efforts to excite high school students about rewarding careers in cyber security.

Saudi Arabian students at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently organized a crosscultural presentation to familiarize the campus community with their homeland. One year after their initial program – which won two honors at the 2015 Student Activities Awards banquet – the Saudi Student Organization returned to the college’s Thompson Professional Development Center for a follow-up event.