 Penn State University
Founded in 1855, Penn State University has evolved into a world class learning community. The University serves the state and the nation in three principal ways: through instruction, research, and public service. Twenty-four Penn State locations stretch from one end of the commonwealth to the other and have a total enrollment of over 80,000 students making it one of the 10 largest universities in the country.
Penn State's engineering and engineering technology programs offer an integrated and professionally oriented curriculum. The programs are focused on developing engineering graduates who are solidly grounded and technically broad in perspective and capabilities, effective in group operations and communication, versatile in their approach to problem solving and aware of the world.
The Penn State Berks campus located in Reading, PA became an Affiliate University for PLTW in 2002. The Berks campus offers 10 baccalaureate degree programs including Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology and 8 associate degrees including Electrical Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Penn State's first Summer Training Institute was held in 2003 at the Berks campus located in Reading, PA.
"STI Registration is Currently Closed"
PLTW Summer Training Institute
Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
Starts: Jul 19, 2010
Ends: Jul 30, 2010
Session: 4
Cost: $2,100.00
Seats: 7 (7 available!)
Room And Board: Registration Cost: $2100. Housing Cost: $850 includes air-conditioned, Internet equipped, secure dorm, private room and private bath. Meal Cost:$450 includes all catered meals including 10 hot breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners, 20 break refreshments (no Friday night dinners nor weekend meals. Commuter Lunch Plan: $200 Includes 10 catered lunches, 20 break refreshments. Cancellation Fee: After 7/5/2010 $500. SPECIAL NOTE: No class reservation slots without a $500 non-refundable credit card deposit per student reservation.
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
Starts: Jul 19, 2010
Ends: Jul 30, 2010
Session: 4
Cost: $2,100.00
Seats: 20 (20 available!)
Room And Board: Registration Cost: $2100. Housing Cost: $850 includes air-conditioned, Internet equipped, secure dorm, private room and private bath. Meal Cost:$450 includes all catered meals including 10 hot breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners, 20 break refreshments (no Friday night dinners nor weekend meals. Commuter Lunch Plan: $200 Includes 10 catered lunches, 20 break refreshments. Cancellation Fee: After 7/5/2010 $500. SPECIAL NOTE: No class reservation slots without a $500 non-refundable credit card deposit per student reservation.
Principles Of Engineering (POE)
Starts: Jul 19, 2010
Ends: Jul 30, 2010
Session: 4
Cost: $2,100.00
Seats: 20 (20 available!)
Room And Board: Registration Cost: $2100. Housing Cost: $850 includes air-conditioned, Internet equipped, secure dorm, private room and private bath. Meal Cost:$450 includes all catered meals including 10 hot breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners, 20 break refreshments (no Friday night dinners nor weekend meals. Commuter Lunch Plan: $200 Includes 10 catered lunches, 20 break refreshments. Cancellation Fee: After 7/5/2010 $500. SPECIAL NOTE: No class reservation slots without a $500 non-refundable credit card deposit per student reservation.
College Credit For Summer Training
RIT graduate credits available at prevailing RIT graduate credit rates.
College Credit For High School Students
Secondary school students in Pennsylvania from PLTW-certified schools may apply for Pennsylvania State University college credit for three
PLTW courses (IED 4 credits, POE 1 credit, & DE 4 credits). Penn State requires students to receive at least an 85 percent average in the
PLTW course, score 70 or above on the end of year college credit exam, and meet academic eligibility requirements for a two-year engineering
technology major (Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology). For complete information on college credit,
go to www.pltwpa.org and click on the "Student College Credit" menu item.
Contacts
Affiliate Director
Tom Weiss - MBA
Affiliate Director - Project Lead The Way
Penn State Berks
Tulpehocken Road
P.O. Box 7009
Reading, PA 19610-6009
Phone: 610-396-6313
E-mail: tsw10@psu.edu
Fax: 610-396-6313
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