Tomorrow Makers: A Penn College Podcast

This future-minded podcast draws inspiration and insight from an engaging community of faculty, students, staff, and industry experts. Sit back and enjoy authentic conversations with changemakers in diverse fields ranging from healthcare and human services to engineering and architecture. Our curated series of guests come to the mic to share their personal stories and desire to make tomorrow better than they found it.

 

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Episode #30 Dec. 10, 2024

Ian Scheller: Transformative Teamwork

We couldn't have planned this one better. Wildcats women's soccer coach Ian Scheller sat down with us to reflect on his team's…

49:03

Episode #29 Nov. 26, 2024

Dr. Dave Richards & Bryan Schaefer: Physics & Astrophotography

What do physics professor Dr. Dave Richards and CNC machining and automation instructor Bryan Schaefer have in common? They both enjoy…

34:55

Episode #28 Nov. 12, 2024

Lasada Pippen: All Grit. No Quit.

In honor of First-Generation College Student Week, Lasada Pippen joined us to celebrate what's possible when you turn obstacles into…

51:59

Episode #27 Oct. 29, 2024

Dr. Kerry Magro: Neurodiversity & Inclusion

We were gifted the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kerry Magro to discuss his transformative journey from a non-speaking individual with…

39:42

Episode #26 Oct. 15, 2024

Lauryn Stauffer: Her Perfect Pathway

Lauryn returned to campus for Wildcat Weekend and we snagged her to chat about her latest career move. In a series of full-circle moments,…

52:50

Episode #25 Sep. 28, 2024

Dr. Brian McKeon: Learn to Learn

If this conversation doesn't inspire you to seek new opportunities to expand your horizon, we don't know what will. Brian's approach to life…

58:58

Episode #24 Sep. 18, 2024

Jen Wahl & Gerry Kaplan: Hands-On Humanities

It's the "Jen & Gerry Show!" And we can't think of a better way to kick off this semester's series of podcasts. Both humanities…

55:02

Episode #23 Sep. 03, 2024

Mike Allen: Welding & Beyond

Opportunities in the field of welding are far and wide. In this episode, we tap the knowledge and expertise of co-department head and…

1:07:20

Episode #22 Aug. 20, 2024

Dr. Nate Woods, Jr.: Let the Transformation Begin

We welcomed our first-ever repeat staff guest to the podcast—Dr. Nate Woods, Jr., special assistant to the president for inclusion…

1:70:00

Episode #21 Aug. 03, 2024

Special Edition: Baja SAE Williamsport Race Recap

We had so much fun at the inaugural Baja SAE Williamsport, we didn't want the excitement to end! Thankfully, Dr. Brad Webb, Penn College…

43:56

Episode #20 May. 07, 2024

Chris Holley: The Road to Automotive

Chris Holley, associate professor of automotive, comes to the mic for a laughter-filled episode that covers everything from his journey from…

1:01:15

Episode #19 Apr. 25, 2024

Nick Stephenson & Ali Petrizzi: Get Weird

Meet masters of graphic design Nick Stephenson, instructor at Penn College, and Ali Petrizzi, graphic design alum and senior UX designer at…

54:17

Episode #18 Apr. 09, 2024

Dr. Tanya Berfield: Authenticity & Self Care

In this heartfelt episode, we chat with Dr. Tanya Berfield, director of student advocacy and Title IV coordinator at Penn College. She…

50:09

Episode #17 Mar. 26, 2024

Will Schlosser: Real-World Ready

Emergency management and homeland security instructor Will Schlosser joins us for an informative and entertaining discussion about this…

48:04

Episode #16 Mar. 12, 2024

Joe Dibucci: Concrete Science

Today's guest is Joe Dibucci, Building Construction Technology instructor at Penn College. Maybe it was the coffee. Maybe it was the…

44:21

Episode #15 Feb. 27, 2024

Charles Niedermyer II: Zest for Life

Jump into a captivating conversation with Charles Niedermyer II. He's a nationally recognized chef with 25+ years of experience, instructor…

41:08

Episode #14 Feb. 13, 2024

Marshall Fowler: Baja SAE Williamsport

Baja SAE is coming to Pennsylvania College of Technology's Earth Science Center May 16-19, 2024! We snagged Marshall Fowler, engineering…

44:00

Episode #13 Jan. 30, 2024

Carl Bower Jr: The Science & Art of Growing

Here's your chance to meet Carl Bower Jr., assistant professor of horticulture at Penn College. He tells us about his journey to Penn…

48:06

Episode #12 Jan. 16, 2024

Dr. Dawn Dickey: Inclusivity & Universal Design

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Dawn Dickey, director of disability and access resources at Penn College. Dawn's enthusiasm and…

46:15

Episode #11 Jan. 02, 2024

Lizze Winters: The Value of Career Design

Happy New Year! We're excited to be back after holiday break with Lizze Winters, career and professional programming manager at our Center…

42:26

Episode #10 Dec. 12, 2023

Dr. Tom Ask & Nick Flores: Creative Exploration

In this free flowing conversation with Dr. Tom Ask, industrial design professor, and Nick Flores, a student in the program, we dive into the…

1:09:28

Episode #9 Nov. 28, 2023

Dr. Justin Ingram: Science & Brewing

In this episode, we meet Dr. Justin Ingram, associate professor of biology at Penn College. We tap into his love of science and brewing and…

38:31

Episode #8 Nov. 14, 2023

Dr. Naim Jabbour and Sandra Gallick: The Heart of Architecture

In this episode we spark a thought-provoking conversation around the story architecture tells. With guests Dr. Naim Jabbour, associate…

42:44

Episode #7 Oct. 31, 2023

Elizabeth Legarski and Kayla Kerstetter: The Art of Nursing

In this episode we meet Elizabeth Legarski, nursing instructor, and student nurse, Kayla Kerstetter. Both women found their way to nursing…

40:30

Episode #6 Oct. 17, 2023

Ruth Hocker and Zachary Hepler: Civil Engineering Today & Tomorrow

We thought we knew what civil engineers did. This conversation opened our eyes to even more ways their projects impact our world. Ruth…

54:55

Episode #5 Oct. 03, 2023

Dr. Kirk Cantor and Mason Beaver: Polymers & Possibilities

Join us as we unravel the wide world of plastics and polymers with Dr. Kirk Cantor, professor of plastics and polymer technology, and…

51:06

Episode #4 Sep. 19, 2023

Dr. Rob Cooley: Listen and Save the World

Dr. Rob Cooley, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Environmental Science at Pennsylvania College of Technology, views the world through…

1:73:20

Episode #3 Sep. 06, 2023

Dr. Summer Bukeavich: Don't Get Anxious

It's Summer-fest at Tomorrow Makers. Dr. Summer Bukeavich, Associate Professor of Business Administration/Management & Marketing, and…

1:08:25

Episode #2 Sep. 06, 2023

Dr. Craig Miller and Ashlee Felix-Taveras: Prison Education

We have a really thought-provoking conversation on tap for you today with Dr. Craig Miller, History Professor, and Ashlee Felix-Taveras, a…

1:90:09

Episode #1 Sep. 06, 2023

Dr. Nate Woods, Jr. and Jason Wiedl: Modeling Inclusion and Making Tomorrow

Dr. Nate Woods, Special Assistant to the President for Inclusion Transformation, at Pennsylvania College of Technology joins us for a lively…

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