Information Technology Articles

Pennsylvania College of Technology facilitated “A Little Love” this month for a young technology fan available for adoption. The college’s gaming and simulation lab in the Breuder Advanced Technology and Health Sciences Center hosted WBRE-TV’s monthly segment that showcases children seeking a permanent family.

In a “Coding Unplugged” session, a student solves a problem by moving disks from one spot to another. Students learned that repeating and combining the movements that solve a simple problem can solve more complex problems.

Timothy E. Duclos, of State College impresses the Bush Campus Center crowd. Classmates and others listen intently to student presentations. Josephina L. Bair, of Mill Hall, details her work with Dress Maker 2016. Penn's Inn offers intimate space, appropriately enhanced by technology.

The 2013 alum interacts with IT majors on return to campus. Visiting grad gets a big-screen welcome. Penn College's newly formed Game Development Club recently hosted a visit by Anna Maree Manciet, of Alienware Live, whose Penn College degrees include a 2013 bachelor's in web design and multimedia.

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.

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.

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.

Three Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty members shared their expertise at a major information technology gathering. Lisa R. Bock and Anita R. Wood, assistant professors of computer information technology, and Denise S. Leete, associate professor of web and interactive media, presented at the COMMON 2016 Annual Meeting and Exposition in New Orleans.

Faculty members Golshan (left) and Yoas staff the grill with perfection ... ... satisfying a pavilion full of hungry hikers. And what's a cookout without the melted-marshmallow joy of s'mores? Students take to the foothills, surrounded by the natural beauty of Penn's Woods.

Where can graduates of Penn College's information assurance and cyber security bachelor's degree expect to work? Sandra Gorka, associate professor of computer information technology, provides possible avenues for fulfilling careers in a short Guggenheim Productions video added to the college's YouTube channel.