New Penn State 阿宾顿 graduate Tyler Thompson's journey included stops at two other colleges, but he said his newfound confidence combined with support from faculty and an academic success coach kept him on the path to a degree in computer science.
More than 100 students in a Philadelphia neighborhood have enrolled in courses through the College-Bound STEM Academy, which Penn State 阿宾顿 faculty teach at the KleinLife site near their high school. The students can earn college credits through dual enrollment.
Loved ones, faculty and staff were joined by keynote speaker U.S. 代表. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., to celebrate the summer/fall 2023 graduating class at Penn State 阿宾顿.
First-year Penn State 阿宾顿 engineering majors tested boats they built for a required cornerstone design course using cardboard, plastic sheeting, and duct tape to transport one of their teammates across a local pool.
Penn State 阿宾顿 supports the next generation of STEM majors through Engineering Ahead, an academic enhancement program for incoming first-year students. It is designed to help them succeed in crucial coursework during their first year of college and beyond. The five-week hybrid program features math instruction, seminars and networking with industry professionals.
The technical knowledge and soft skills Penn State 阿宾顿 engineering students master quickly leads to employment after graduation. New alumnus Clifford Dennis said rigorous academics, the required capstone course and summer internship, and relationships with faculty are keys to success.