Faculty & Staff Articles

Stephen T. Duna, instructor of collision repair at Pennsylvania College of Technology, recently was recognized by Chief Automotive Systems Training Division with certification as a Master Collision Estimator − only the eighth person nationwide to attain double Master certification for structural repair and collision estimating from Chief.

Dr. Abdul B. Pathan, professor of economics at Pennsylvania College of Technology, presented talks recently at two conferences. In January, Dr. Pathan was invited to speak at the American Economic Association's annual convention in Philadelphia. There, he shared his experience teaching Web-based distance-learning courses in economics. In February, Dr.

Dr. Asesh K. Das, professor of computer science in Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Business and Computer Technologies, was nominated recently by one or more current or former students to be included in the ninth edition of "Who's Who Among America's Teachers." He becomes a multiple-year honoree, having also been honored in 2004.

Dr. Clifford P. Coppersmith, assistant dean of integrated studies at Pennsylvania College of Technology, will be honored in the ninth edition of "Who's Who Among America's Teachers." Teachers whose biographies appear in the book have been nominated by a former student.

Dr. William W. Ma, associate professor of mathematics at Pennsylvania College of Technology, wrote research papers that were published recently in two international journals of mathematics.

Dr. Carol J. Kafer's "Loyal to the 'Sock" newsletter recently was featured in Pennsylvania Environmental Digest. Dr. Kafer is an assistant professor of biology at Penn College and president of the Loyalsock Creek Watershed Association.

Dr. Mark A. Paternostro, associate vice president for academic services at Pennsylvania College of Technology, will be published in the ninth edition of "Who's Who Among America's Teachers." Teachers whose biographies appear in the book have been nominated by a former student.

Billie A. Coffman, associate professor of early childhood education at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was selected by Family Communications Inc., the producers of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," to be a trainer in Pennsylvania for teachers, child-care providers and parents who work with children with challenging behaviors.

Two new assistant deans have joined the administrative staff in the School of Integrated Studies at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Dr. Clifford P. Coppersmith began working at Penn College in June as the assistant dean of liberal arts. He is responsible for English, mathematics and the Social Science and Humanities Department. Dr.

Matthew P. Branca, director of The College Store at Pennsylvania College of Technology, recently earned the designation "Certified Collegiate Retailer." The credential, granted by the National Association of College Stores, has been earned by fewer than 10 percent of all eligible candidates. According to Brian E.