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The Pennsylvania College of Technology Athletics Department recently inducted its third Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society class: 23 student-athletes, representing 12 teams, with an average 3.75 GPA. “I’m incredibly proud of our student-athletes as they continue to raise the bar and succeed in and out of competition,” said John D. Vandevere, director of athletics.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology electronics student used a game synonymous with skill to showcase his automation and robotics acumen. For his senior project, Aaron T. McGinley, of Williamsport, created a virtual version of chess that allows a robot to mimic the game.

An image from O'Loughlin's cellphone, readily dropped into his class portfolio, affirms the ease of documentation. Excerpts from a student's portfolio accompany a faculty-written article in the May issue of Avionics News, published internationally by the Aircraft Electronics Association. The work of Corey S.

The crucial role that Incident Management Teams play in a coordinated response to emergencies was recently highlighted for Pennsylvania College of Technology students by a nationally contracted instructor, mentor and consultant. Susan Taylor-Hall, the executive associate/director of ETC and Associates (and one of the cross-country luminaries rounded up by instructor David E.

Interested in the production of such items as water bottles and eyeglass lenses, but intimidated by the somewhat cryptic vocabulary of the industry? Instructor Joshua J. Rice, a Spring 2013 graduate of Penn College and co-department head for plastics and polymer technology, demystifies the field with a plain-spoken virtual tour of the college's industry-cherished labs.

The Gallery at Penn College offers ample room for artistic exploration, a venue tailor-made for leisurely wandering by widespread groups. Students and faculty mingle and mark a milestone. In addition to student’s individual portfolio pieces displayed on gallery walls … ... the exhibition showcases package designs, like this ice cream concept by Devin A. Rumbarger … ...

Vanderwolf pine added to ESC's attractive natural surroundings Students at Penn College's Schneebeli Earth Science Center planted a Vanderwolf pine tree for Arbor Day. Observed across the country on the last Friday of April, the holiday fosters a healthy reverence for trees – whether celebrating, nurturing or climbing them!

Yarrington pours samples for the panelists. The nose knows! Hamilton considers the aroma of Andrus's Kölsch attempts. The room where it happens! Ulmer holds her samples up to compare the colors to the color index on the big screen. Richards is in the foreground. The array of beer samples glows in the twilight of the evening. (Photo by Jennifer L.

Pennsylvania College of Technology is partnering with the Brook J. Lenfest Foundation and Philadelphia Foundation for the Lenfest Immensitas Scholars Program, which benefits youth in, or aging out of, foster care.

Penn College face masks are in abundance among culinary students fulfilling their Derby duties. Penn College students and faculty, returning to Churchill Downs to prepare high-end meals for hungry Kentucky Derby crowds this week, attracted news coverage by the Louisville, Kentucky, NBC affiliate. WAVE3 aired and posted a story detailing the work of Chef Charles R.