College Hosts 'Discover Engineering Technology' Camp

Published 06.17.2008

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    John J. Miknis, instructor of civil engineering technology, explains concrete mixing to campers. (Photo by Jessica L. Tobias, student photographer)The School of Industrial and Engineering Technologies held a camp for 20 ninth- and 10th-grade students June 11-13. Campers were introduced to a variety of engineering technology careers by providing: information on engineering technology careers, hands-on workshops, tours of engineering facilities and an opportunity to network with current Penn College students and faculty.

    Engineering Technology careers explored during the camp include:

    • Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology
    • Drafting and CAD Technology
    • Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
    • Manufacturing Engineering Technology
    • Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology
    • Welding Technology

    Hands-on workshops included: injection molding flying disks, designing paperclips using AutoCAD software, practicing mig welding and hand-held plasma cutting, operation of a fiber optic fusion splicer, mixing and measuring concrete samples, and manufacturing demonstrations.

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