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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.

Pennsylvania College of Technology student George W. Settle III visited the Middle East this summer with plans to teach a handful of boys how to weld. After his seven-week visit, he learned far more than he taught. Settle, of Dillsburg, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in welding and fabrication engineering technology at the college.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty member conducted two presentations at a recent international plastics conference. Kirk M. Cantor, professor of plastics and polymer technology, presented “Materials & Extrusion for Roll-Fed Thermoforming” and “Essentials of Stable Sheet Extrusion” at the Society of Plastics Engineers 23rd Annual Thermoforming Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois. Kirk M.

From left, students Riggle, Knable and Becker lend an ear. DCNR Secretary Ferretti Wiest and Metcalf Five second-year forest technology students attended the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association annual meeting at Toftrees Resort and Conference Center in State College on Tuesday night. Joining Andrew Bartholomay, assistant professor of forest technology, as invited guests were Kenneth A.

Hoods up for an impromptu inspection Colin W. Williamson (left), dean of transportation and natural resources technologies, and Brett A. Reasner, assistant dean, keep the chow line moving. Studebaker owners enjoy some catch-up time on a gorgeous late-summer afternoon. Penn College retiree Larry L.

Lisa R. Bock addresses her audience, before the eerie specter of online treachery. With eyes wide open, the speaker assesses the benefits and risks of iris-recognition technology ... ... and gazes toward tomorrow's biometric solutions. Students in the ACC balcony take heed and jot notes during the night's informative presentation. A Centennial banner is a timely backdrop for the colloquium.

Living, learning and enjoying recreational downtime Eric D. Pruden – battle-stained, but still standing Penn College's Automotive Living-Learning Community traveled together in early September to the Roundtop Mountain Resort for some paintball action. Automotive instructor Eric D. Pruden, LLC mentor Jackson S. Walker and Resident Assistant Kadeem D.

Manufacturing engineering technology student Andrew R. Klimek monitors a project on a piece of wire-cut electric discharge machining equipment. Klimek shares a close bond with his grandparents, Genevieve and Andrew.

Artist and welding lecturer Michael K. Patterson (left) installs a chef creation with the help of Chad L. Karstetter, General Services horticulturist/motorpool lead person (in yellow), and Steve J. Kopera, welding lecturer. The chef sculpture features a bowl of soup and saltine crackers among its appetizing details. Timothy S.

Welding students Daniel J. Peppernick, left, of Spring Run (welding and fabrication engineering technology) and Teague W. Ohl, of Cogan Station (welding technology) help visitors to use a virtual reality welding simulator. Rex E. Moore, ShaleNET U.S. consultant and instructor, talks with a visitor. Joseph P.