Our People
There's always a way
To pursue your passion. To challenge assumptions. And to change the course of tomorrow.
A high-demand career is your future and we’re here to help you make it happen.
The Wide World of STEM
STEM is more than a career path. It’s a way of thinking. It's problem solving. And demanding more from technology today so that we can make an even bigger impact on tomorrow.
Our People
Meet our pioneers
Think a STEM career might be right for you? Check out their stories and learn what influenced their journeys into science, technology, engineering, and math.
Nate Lyon
Kate Ruggiero
Jeffrey Feeman
Hallie Harriman
David Zlotnicki
Erin Beaver
Kat Molostvova
STEM Stats
Career Pathways
Engineering Technology
- Automation Engineering Technology: Mechatronics
- Automation Engineering Technology: Robotics & Automation
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Electrical
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
- Engineering Design Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Non-Destructive-Testing
- Polymer Engineering
- Welding
STEM is here
STEM thinking is engrained in our approach to education. Check out these stories to see how tomorrow makers are transforming their futures.
Alum's perseverance pays off
After a few bumps in the road, Steven found the mindset and the motivation to embrace the career of his dreams.
Learning beyond the classroom
Collaboration plus critical thinking creates a power packed applied learning experience for students in several majors.
Creating a passion project
Jarod's love of guitars and education in automated manufacturing inspired a unique senior project.
Senior project lends photo finish
J.J., photographer and engineering design technology student, built a camera with additive manufacturing.
Determination is a slam dunk
Academic success didn't come easy to Jacqueline, but her perseverance and passion paid off in a big way.
Bringing new products to life
Capstone projects invite creativity and allow industrial design students to create commercially viable designs.
Facilities
The Dr. Welch Workshop: A Makerspace at Penn College
Take hands-on learning to the next level. Explore your creativity. Collaborate with others. Bring your ideas to light. The makerspace is a workshop where you can collaborate with students, faculty, and staff, or work independently to test theories, explore ideas, and gain real-world skills to power your career.