School of Sciences, Humanities & Visual Communications News Articles

An acrylic and ink painting by an associate professor at Pennsylvania College of Technology has been published in the first issue of an online journal showcasing the creative talents of Excelsior College’s students, alumni, staff and faculty. Thomas E.

A member of the chemistry faculty at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently presented papers at the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education. Kelly B. Butzler, assistant professor of chemistry at Penn College, presented two sessions at the conference, held July 29-Aug. 2 at The Pennsylvania State University. Kelly B.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology student was among six nationwide to be selected for a 2012-13 scholarship from the Tag and Label Manufacturing Institute. Angela M. Sampsell, of Williamsport, a senior in the graphic communication management major at Penn College, was among four recipients from four-year degree programs. Each received a $5,000 scholarship.

Early childhood education students chat during a get-to-know-you game. Students sign up for Early Educators events. Penn College's early childhood education department hosted a welcome activity Tuesday in its facilities. During the event, early childhood education students got to know their advisers and each other during an afternoon of food and games.

Eleven central Pennsylvania early childhood educators completed a nine-credit credentialing program at Pennsylvania College of Technology during 2011-12. STEP Inc., Central Regional Key, paid tuition and textbook costs for directors employed at early childhood education centers that participate in Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars continuous quality assurance program.

“How Books Came to America: The Rise of the American Book Trade,” by John Hruschka, assistant professor of English-composition in the School of Integrated Studies at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was published recently by the Penn State University Press.

Twenty senior students in the graphic design major at Pennsylvania College of Technology will display the best of their collegiate portfolio, as judged by graphic design faculty, during the "Design: 2012" exhibit at The Gallery at Penn College, on the third floor of the Madigan Library.

A faculty member in the School of Integrated Studies at Pennsylvania College of Technology was a presenter at two recent conferences. D. Robert Cooley, assistant professor of anthropology/environmental science, presented on March 24 at the Penn State Symposium for Teaching and Learning With Technology and on March 29 at the annual meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology in Baltimore.

Paul R. Watson II has been named assistant dean of programs in the School of Integrated Studies at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Prior to his appointment as assistant dean of integrated studies-programs, Watson served as director of mathematics and general education in the School of Integrated Studies at the college.

William Ma, professor of mathematics at Pennsylvania College of Technology, jointly authored a paper that was published recently in The Pacific Journal of Mathematics.