Excitement and drama once again filled Hiller Auditorium at Penn State DuBois on March 6 for the 35th annual Senior Scholastic Challenge. Students from six high schools in the region came to the campus to test their knowledge against other students and to see which school would take the top spot at the end of the evening.
The North Central Pennsylvania LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois has launched an initiative aimed at preparing high school seniors for careers in advanced manufacturing and technology. The Industry 4.0 Academy, designed as a hands-on learning experience, introduces students to cutting-edge concepts such as robotics, automation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Young minds from around the region gathered in the Hiller Auditorium at Penn State DuBois on Feb. 20 for the 26th annual junior scholastic challenge. Middle school students from five schools came together to test their knowledge in numerous subjects.
An annual tradition at Penn State DuBois leading up to the conclusion of THON season, the THON sendoff dinner and hair auction were held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to celebrate this years’ dancers from the campus and to make a final push toward achieving the campus' donation goal.
Penn State's Sustainable Labs Program, now in its third year, is enhancing sustainability in research labs across the University. The program has expanded to multiple campuses with more than 70 labs and 600 researchers as part of current or past cohorts.
High school students from the region recently gathered at Penn State DuBois to participate in Discover Engineering Day, an event designed to introduce them to the vast opportunities available within the engineering field.
Four local high school graduates recently completed a comprehensive Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training program at Penn State DuBois, preparing them for in-demand careers in manufacturing.
The North Central Pennsylvania (NCPA) LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois marked a year of significant achievements in 2023-24 by fostering regional industry growth and workforce development. A key highlight of the year was the LaunchBox’s pivotal role in the North Central Pressed Materials Strategy Development Consortium, an initiative aimed at advancing the pressed material industry in central Pennsylvania.
A draft proposal of Penn State’s institutional strategic plan has been unveiled and shared with the community for feedback and discussion. All faculty, staff and students at all campuses are encouraged to visit the Strategic Plan website to review and provide feedback on the draft plans for four goal areas.
Applications are now being accepted for the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) Women in Mentoring program. Students, faculty and staff across all Penn State campuses have free access to virtual technology programming thanks to a partnership with TCCP spearheaded by Penn State Harrisburg, a longtime member of the council.
