WNEP-TV’s Mackenzie Aucker immersed herself in Baja SAE Williamsport on Thursday. The reporter walked the paddock areas where she saw teams representing colleges and universities from throughout the United States, as well as Canada and Brazil. Be sure to view Aucker’s story for the ABC affiliate!
WNEP-TV visits Baja SAE Williamsport Published 05.16.2024 Photos by Tom Speicher, writer/video producer News Baja SAE Baja SAE Competition Students Home Page contents WNEP-TV’s Mackenzie Aucker immersed herself in Baja SAE Williamsport on Thursday. The reporter walked the paddock areas where she saw teams representing colleges and universities from throughout the United States, as well as Canada and Brazil. She spent the most time with the Penn College Baja team and interviewed captain Marshall W. Fowler. …

The largest U.S.-based manufacturer of industry-leading drying, conveying and complete materials-handling systems for the plastics industry has extended its commitment to Pennsylvania College of Technology. Novatec Inc. renewed its entrustment agreement with Penn College for equipment used in the school’s renowned polymer engineering program.
Company renews commitment to Penn College Published 05.16.2024 News Industry Partners Polymer Engineering Engineering Technologies Students Industry Connections Home Page contents Novatec Inc. has renewed an entrustment agreement with Pennsylvania College of Technology, providing equipment valued at approximately $50,000 for the college’s polymer engineering program. The largest U.S.-based manufacturer of industry-leading drying, conveying and complete materials-handling systems for the plastics industry …

Unique first-person and bird's eye views are yours in this video capturing Baja SAE Williamsport’s 1.1-mile endurance track. On Sunday, approximately 100 cars will try to conquer the track in the competition’s main event: the four-hour endurance race. Enjoy this one-minute sneak peek!
Baja endurance course views from ground, in air Published 05.16.2024 News Baja SAE Baja SAE Competition Home Page contents Unique first-person and bird's eye views are yours in this video capturing Baja SAE Williamsport ’s 1.1-mile endurance track. This course was created at Penn College's Heavy Construction Equipment Operations Site by faculty, staff and students, with assistance from corporate partners. On Sunday, approximately 100 cars will try to conquer the track in the competition’s main event: the …

Blue skies and a gentle breeze greeted Old Glory this morning on its return "flight" atop the 120-foot pole in front of the Davie Jane Gilmour Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Due to a broken cable, the large American flag had not been flying since late Saturday. Thank you to Allison Crane & Rigging for its support, supplying the crane needed for repairs!
Old Glory flies again Published 05.16.2024 News campus Home Page contents Blue skies and a gentle breeze greeted Old Glory this morning on its return "flight" atop the 120-foot pole in front of the Davie Jane Gilmour Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Due to a broken cable, the large American flag had not been flying since late Saturday.    Thank you to Allison Crane & Rigging for its support, supplying the crane needed for repairs! The 1,800-square-foot American flag has graced the entrance to …

’Twas the night before Baja, and Penn College's main campus in Williamsport was hopping with pre-competition excitement. Penn College’s Baja SAE team members were stoked to welcome the visitors and proud to show off their labs, including the Baja Room. Guests were impressed.
Baja Eve: Teams arrive, connect, tour labs Published 05.16.2024 Photos by Rob Hinkal, social media specialist, and Alexandra Butler, photographer News Baja SAE Competition Baja SAE Students Campus and People Campus Events Home Page contents Wolfpack Motorsports, an engineering club from North Carolina State University, arrives on the Penn College campus and pauses for a group photo. ’Twas the night before Baja, when all across campus, teams rolled in, revving up happiness! And so it begins! Penn College's …

Baja SAE Williamsport is poised to “put Pennsylvania and Williamsport on the map,” according to the dean of engineering technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology. In this engaging video created by Pennsylvania Senate Republican Communications videographer Jason Troutman, hear more about the financial boost the international engineering competition will give to the community. “It’s like a mini Little League World Series for Williamsport,” says Bradley M. Webb.
Putting Pennsylvania on the map in the Baja SAE world Published 05.15.2024 News Baja SAE Baja SAE Competition Campus Events Community Engineering Technologies Students Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Baja SAE Williamsport is poised to “put Pennsylvania and Williamsport on the map,” according to the dean of engineering technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Hear more about the financial boost the international engineering competition will give to the community in this engaging video created …

The Community Arts Center – a renowned venue known for exceptional arts, cultural and educational programming in northcentral Pennsylvania – is seeking a partner to ensure its long-term sustainability as an economic cornerstone for the region.
Community Arts Center pursues naming-rights partner Published 05.15.2024 News Community Home Page contents The Community Arts Center, a 2,100-seat arts and entertainment venue in downtown Williamsport, is seeking proposals for naming rights to ensure its long-term sustainability and growth. (Photo by Steve Bagwell) The Community Arts Center – a renowned venue known for exceptional arts, cultural and educational programming in northcentral Pennsylvania – is seeking a partner to ensure its long-term …

Students enrolled in the Summer Operations Class taught by Seth J. Welshans were busy Tuesday applying finishing touches to Penn College’s Heavy Construction Equipment Operations Site for Baja SAE Williamsport, scheduled to begin tomorrow. The students moved tons of mulch and flattened the section dedicated to the acceleration event.
Students smooth out tracks, apply finishing touches at Baja site Published 05.15.2024 Photos provided by Seth J. Welshans, diesel equipment technology instructor News Students Diesel Truck, Heavy Equipment & Power Generation Heavy Equipment Operations Faculty & Staff Baja SAE Baja SAE Competition Home Page contents Students enrolled in the Summer Operations Class taught by Seth J. Welshans were busy Tuesday applying finishing touches to Penn College’s Heavy Construction Equipment Operations Site for Baja …

Getting comfortable on WBRE's "PA live!" interview couch, Bradley M. Webb, dean of engineering technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology, shares the scoop on Baja SAE Williamsport, starting later this week and rolling through the weekend. In a lively conversation with "PA live!" co-hosts Chris Bohinski and Rachel Malak, Webb gives an informative glimpse into the international competition and how the public can get involved. Be sure to view this lively, five-minute segment.
TV show gets glimpse into 'Baja world' Published 05.14.2024 News Baja SAE Baja SAE Competition Engineering Technologies Engineering Technologies Events Campus Events Faculty & Staff Students Home Page contents Bradley M. Webb (right), Penn College's dean of engineering technologies, sits down with "PA live!" co-hosts Chris Bohinski and Rachel Malak during his visit to WBRE's Wilkes-Barre studios on Tuesday. Getting comfortable on WBRE's "PA live!" interview couch, Bradley M. Webb, dean of engineering …