Concrete science technology at Penn College

Published 04.01.2020

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When most people think of concrete, sidewalks and bridges come to mind. But there’s much more to this widely used construction material than meets the eye. Take a look inside the concrete science technology major at Penn College. The only one of its kind on the U.S. East Coast, the hands-on program explores diverse admixtures and their applications, invites creativity with decorative designs, and prepares graduates with the specialized skill set – not just to thrive in the industry, but to lead it. "There is so much involved in it. It's not what people would think of as just pouring concrete," says student Jeremiah Dyer, of State College. "One of my favorite classes was our mixed-design class, where we've worked on how you design concrete in the proper proportions and the proper additives. It's not necessarily just back-breaking work; it's a lot of science and a lot of math involved and a lot of problem-solving."