A national leader in applied technology education returned to the nation’s capital this past weekend, serving up a second helping of “A Taste of Technology” at the USA Science & Engineering Festival. Students again led the presentations of a popular program subtitled, “Sweet and Savory Science,” joined by Penn College faculty members Chef Frank M. Suchwala, associate professor of hospitality management/culinary arts; Chef Mary G. Trometter, assistant professor of food and hospitality management/culinary arts; Chef Todd M. Keeley, instructor of baking and pastry arts/culinary arts; and Brian M. McKeon Sr., assistant professor of physician assistant. The college’s 400-square-foot exhibit featured three stations, enlisting the public’s hands-on help (and rewarding their taste buds on the other side of the demos).

– Photos by Tina M. Miller, director of public relations/marketing, and Chef Frank M. Suchwala

Descending the escalator for the job at hand

Setting up shop in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Students, faculty and administrators form a knowledgeable cohort for festivalgoers.

Penn College students (from left) Somer A. Safford, Magdalen C. Bennett and Jacob W. Parobek share culinary-related STEM concepts.

Donning appropriate headgear, young chefs stand ready to participate.

Alumnus/baker Daniel C. Frankenfield helps keep the crowd in thrall.

Suchwala lends a good-natured eyeballing to McKeon’s bow tie.

Interactive inspiration for tomorrow’s innovators

Penn College’s booth is a popular attraction, with attendees standing several rows’ deep awaiting their turn on the front line.