Engineering & Industrial Design Technology Articles

More than two dozen Pennsylvania College of Technology students proved their industry acumen by earning key certifications related to computer-aided design. The 27 students – representing five majors from the School of Engineering Technologies – passed demanding exams devoted to SolidWorks, a prominent computer-aided design and engineering program used in manufacturing industries worldwide.

Pennsylvania College of Technology will expose high schoolers to the marvels of manufacturing and the sector’s rewarding career possibilities, thanks to a grant-supported initiative. From July 18-22, the college will host the Thingamajig Fabricators Pre-College Program for students entering grades 9-12.

Two Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty members have again been chosen to serve on the graduate/undergraduate academic jury for the Industrial Designers Society of America. For the second year, Thomas E. Ask, a professor of industrial design, and Andrea M.

Ralston, with his first-place trophy Two 3D-printed robots battle it out for 2 minutes. McCray gets his robot ready for its next fight. Students in Penn College's School of Engineering Technologies claimed the top spots in Saturday's Plastics Ant-Weight Competition, sponsored by the Student Wildcats of Robotic Design. Placing first was Jack P.

Eyeing careers in engineering design, five Pennsylvania College of Technology students bolstered their resumes by earning an impressive industry certification. The students – all seeking a bachelor’s degree in engineering design technology – passed the Certified SolidWorks Professional exam.

In 22 years of teaching at Pennsylvania College of Technology, J.D. Mather has accumulated many titles. Assistant professor of engineering design technology. Master Teacher. Autodesk Inventor Certified Expert. Certified SolidWorks Professional. And now … “CAD Whisperer.” Like the other labels, “CAD Whisperer” reflects Mather’s expertise.

Nearly two dozen students from Pennsylvania College of Technology jump-started their careers by securing a key industry certification related to computer-aided design. The 22 students – representing six majors from the School of Engineering Technologies – passed the SolidWorks Certified Associate exam and obtained SolidWorks CSWA Certification.

Nearly two dozen students from Pennsylvania College of Technology jump-started their careers by securing a key industry certification related to computer-aided design. The 22 students – representing six majors from the School of Engineering Technologies – passed the SolidWorks Certified Associate exam and obtained SolidWorks CSWA Certification.

Thanks to a plethora of academic and student leadership responsibilities at Pennsylvania College of Technology, time moves quickly for Wesley S. McCray. Off campus, it goes by even faster for him – 89 mph to be precise. During the week, McCray earns stellar grades, tutors fellow engineering design students and aids the college community.

Hadden designed the 3D-printed memento gifted at the Fall 2018 dedication of The Dr. Welch Workshop: A Makerspace at Penn College – just one of the ways in which she's left her mark. An article by 2019 alumna Nina M. Hadden, recounting the challenging and rewarding opportunities that her Penn College education has brought about, has been published by the Industrial Designers Society of America.