Engineering labs feature state-of-the-art equipment and are located in the Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building.
WYOMISSING, Pa. — Penn State Berks is celebrating its history while preparing students for the future through National Engineers Week events and activities, to be held Feb. 17 to 21. While the college’s roots in engineering date back to 1927, Penn State has offered engineering degrees for more than 125 years.
Penn State Berks is the only college in Berks County to offer not one but two nationally accredited baccalaureate degrees in engineering. Electro-mechanical engineering technology and mechanical engineering are both accredited by ABET, the global leader in accreditation of engineering programs. ABET accreditation means the degree program is recognized globally. Students in both programs complete hundreds of internships, and many establish their careers in the Greater Reading area.
E-Week events and activities
Monday, Feb. 17, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building, Lobby
Engineers Week Introduction
Student organizations will present their club’s activities and to discuss opportunities for students to get involved. This event is open to the Penn State Berks community.
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6 to 7 p.m., Franco Building, Room 150
Alumni Panel Discussion
Panel discussion includes engineering alumni who will share perspectives on the field of engineering and studying Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering at Penn State Berks. This event is open to the Penn State Berks community.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gaige Building, Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center, and Perkins Student Center
High School Student Engineering Program
Local high school students will learn about engineering activities and opportunities and how engineering can be cross-disciplinary through activities hosted by the kinesiology and engineering programs at Penn State Berks. This event is only open to invited high schools.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building, Lobby
Engineering Open House
Community members interested in learning more about the Penn State Berks engineering programs are invited to tour the facility and engineering labs and talk to faculty about the programs.
Friday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gaige Building, Beaver Athletics and Wellness Center, and Perkins Student Center
High School Student Engineering Program
Local high school students will learn about engineering activities and opportunities and how engineering can be cross-disciplinary through activities hosted by the kinesiology and engineering programs at Penn State Berks. This event is only open to invited high schools.
For more information about Penn State Berks Engineers Week events, contact Chuck Stricker at 610-396-6178 or [email protected].
