Tomorrow Makers: A Penn College Podcast

Today's guest is Joe Dibucci, Building Construction Technology instructor at Penn College. Maybe it was the coffee. Maybe it was the conversation. Either way, this one brought loads of laughs and lots of insight about the industry's most widely used building material—concrete.

Jump into a captivating conversation with Charles Niedermyer II. He's a nationally recognized chef with 25+ years of experience, instructor at Penn College, and a fan favorite among students. His passion for baking and zest for life is palpable. It seemed like our conversation had only begun when it was time to wrap things up. We hope you enjoy this engaging dialogue and look forward to a follow-up conversation as much as we are!

Baja SAE is coming to Pennsylvania College of Technology's Earth Science Center May 16-19, 2024! We snagged Marshall Fowler, engineering design technology student and Penn College Baja SAE Club president, for a lively conversation about his dedication to this one-of-a-kind club. With countless hours in the lab designing, building, and perfecting their off-road vehicle, Marshall and his team are pouring their hearts and minds into this year's masterpiece. Join us for an update on PCT Baja's progress. Learn what Marshall's looking forward to most about the May event. And get details on how you can get in on the action. Traveling to the event from afar? Listen up as Marshall shares his team's favorite post-work session restaurant. Enjoy!

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Here's your chance to meet Carl Bower Jr., assistant professor of horticulture at Penn College. He tells us about his journey to Penn College and what drew him to the dynamic field he loves so much. If you're considering a career in landscaping or plant production, enjoy gardening at home, or simply want to join an engaging conversation, this one's for you!

Interested in supporting Carl's horticulture students traveling to the National Collegiate Landscape Competition at Brigham Young University March 13-16?

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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Dawn Dickey, director of disability and access resources at Penn College. Dawn's enthusiasm and passion for her life's work tops the charts! As someone who has been hearing impaired since birth, Dawn speaks about her real-life experiences and how they influence and inspire her efforts to level the playing field for students at Penn College.

This episode is a perfect listen for high school and college students, parents, and instructors at all levels. For everyone else, we're sure the message of inclusivity will hit home in meaningful and thought-provoking ways.

Happy New Year! We're excited to be back after holiday break with Lizze Winters, career and professional programming manager at our Center for Career Design. If you're a high school student unsure about your career path, a parent helping your up-and-coming graduate, or knee-deep in your career and ready for a change, this one's for you. We explore the process of designing a career, work-life balance, the role values play, and why ROI matters. As always, we welcome your ideas and feedback at [email protected].

References:

• Career Assessments
  • Career One Stop - Career Exploration
  • My Next Move - Career Exploration
• Personality Assessments
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®
  • Truity Career Aptitude Test
• Online Career Design Courses
  • Stanford University: Designing Your Career
• Exploratory Summer Camps
  • Penn College Summer Camps

In this free flowing conversation with Dr. Tom Ask, industrial design professor, and Nick Flores, a student in the program, we dive into the creative process, touch on the influence of AI in academia, and chat a bit about music. This one felt like a campfire conversation among friends. We hope you enjoy the ride!

Resources:

Infinity: Shoes designed by Kyle Benton

Objective Elements of Visual Composition

AI in Art & Music

In this episode, we meet Dr. Justin Ingram, associate professor of biology at Penn College. We tap into his love of science and brewing and explore how he crafted a career that unites these two passions. He teaches us that if you indulge your curiosities and surround yourself with a talented team of go-getters, there's nothing you can't tackle. Let us know what you think at [email protected].

In this episode we spark a thought-provoking conversation around the story architecture tells. With guests Dr. Naim Jabbour, associate professor of architecture and sustainable design, and Sandra Gallick, a student in his program, we talk about passive homes, sustainable ideas for existing structures, and Jabbour's dreams for the future of design. Join us for a lively discussion packed with meaning and magnitude.

Resources:

Design Like You Give A Damn: Architectural Responses To Humanitarian Crises

Javits Center

Basilica de la Sagrada Família

Support Global Experiences at Penn College

In this episode we meet Elizabeth Legarski, nursing instructor, and student nurse, Kayla Kerstetter. Both women found their way to nursing after exploring other possible career paths. They're here with us to talk about those journeys and their personalized approach to nursing. If you're considering a career in nursing or curious about changing your trajectory, this one's for you!