Penn State University's Engineering Ahead Program Completes 11th Year, Preparing Students for STEM Careers
Penn State University's Engineering Ahead program has successfully concluded its 11th year, focusing on preparing students for careers in engineering. The program, which hosted an 18-student cohort from various states including Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Illinois, and Iowa, aims to bridge the gap between student interest in STEM and their pursuit of STEM careers. Participants engaged in intensive math boot camps, workshops on study skills and career planning, and hands-on engineering design projects. One such project involved documenting technical specifications of the 568 Bridge along the Schuylkill River Trail, providing practical field experience. The program also included visits to local industries like Brentwood Industries and Teleflex Incorporated, and the Penn State Berks LaunchBox, offering students exposure to real-world engineering applications and networking opportunities.
