Engineering Technologies Articles

Steven P. Johnson talks about the "talent, teamwork and family" that are hallmarks of Penn College, Little League and Susquehanna Health. Eyewitness News' Cody Butler interviewed Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour and Susquehanna Health President and CEO Steven P.

A battery of helpers maneuvers the heavy handiwork into place. Michael K. Patterson (left) with student assistant Jacob D. Poppel, of Burlington, Connecticut, a welding and fabrication engineering technology major. A leathery look and Patterson's eye for detail lend realism to a larger-than-life enterprise.

Penn College's unique automotive restoration technology major is featured in Keystone Edge, an online magazine of positive news about companies and communities designed to encourage young talented people that Pennsylvania is the best place to invent their future. The piece was written by Elise Vider, the publication's innovation and jobs news editor, with input from Brett A.

Students exit the gondola after their access to a high-profile aircraft. Penn College alumnus brings DirecTV blimp to Energy Aviation, near the Lumley Aviation Center. Wearing his pride The crowd assembling around the airship lends a sense of proportion. Penn College aviation students were invited by 1997 aviation technology alumnus James Weed to visit the DirecTV blimp, which he maintains.

Matthew K. Peterman Plastics News has included a second Penn College graduate among its "Rising Stars" in the industry: Matthew K. Peterman, who earned a bachelor’s degree in plastics and polymer engineering technology in May. Peterman, an award-winning Resident Assistant during his Penn College years, is a manufacturing development engineer/operations rotation engineer with TE Connectivity Ltd.

Ryan N. Troiano Ryan N. Troiano, who earned a bachelor's degree in plastics and polymer engineering technology from Penn College in May, was recently featured as an industry "Rising Star" in a trade publication. Plastics News profiled Troiano, originally from Lake Ariel, employed as a title development and project engineer with Greiner Packaging Corp. in Pittston.

Justin W. Beishline has been named assistant dean for the School of Transportation & Natural Resources Technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Beishline, who grew up in Benton and resides in Millville, had been an instructor of diesel equipment technology at the college since the Fall 2008 semester.

Bradley M. Webb has been named an assistant dean at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Formerly the director of student affairs administration, Webb recently assumed duties as an assistant dean for the School of Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies.

Five students from Pennsylvania College of Technology earned first-place medals during the 51st annual National SkillsUSA Conference, held recently in Louisville, Kentucky. Bringing home the gold – and bringing to 40 the number of top Penn College winners in national competition over the years – were Matthew R. Harman Jr., of Sellersville; Randall J. Haynes, of Julian; and Ian M.

The Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corp. recently provided financial support to a Pennsylvania College of Technology initiative that helps connect teen girls with potential careers.