Engineering Technologies Articles

A Pennsylvania College of Technology student’s ability to transform trash to fashion will be showcased for the public on Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. in the college’s Thompson Professional Development Center. The “Trashion Fashion Show” is a free event devised by industrial design student Ashley E. Mahaffey, of Hughesville, as part of her senior capstone project.

More than 25 female students and faculty from Pennsylvania College of Technology demonstrated their commitment to technology by attending a recent statewide event in Harrisburg. During the College to Careers: Women in Technology Conference, the Penn College contingent experienced a panel discussion with eight women technology leaders and enjoyed networking opportunities.

The Class of 2010's Alyssa B. Richner talks with Dennis P. Skinner, assistant professor of horticulture, in the new Hershey Gardens conservatory ... ... and joins Penn College students for a group photo. Aaron M. Shippling, a 1982 Penn College graduate and Good's general manager, shows one of the company's work trailers.

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.