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 – Lehigh Valley College located in Reading, PA became an Affiliate University for PLTW in 2002. The Berks – Lehigh Valley College 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.

PLTW Summer Training Institute Courses Offered Level 1 - Full two week classes Session 1 : 07/06/2008 - 07/18/2008 Digital Electronics Introduction To Engineering Design Session1 Notes: Session 2: - Session2 Notes: Level 2 Courses -  one week enhancement courses for teachers who have previously attended the full two week Level1 course. None offered at this time Cost of Summer Training (may vary by housing/meal needs) Please do not send checks until an invoice for the training has been sent. Registration: $2,000 Housing and Meals Room Only: $900 Private dorm rooms Full Commuter Meal Plan - $450 - Includes all catered meals,excludes Friday night dinner and weekend meals Full Room and Board Plan - $1,300 – includes all catered meals and room, excludes Friday night dinner and weekend meals Full Commuter Lunch Plan - $200 - Includes 10 catered lunches and snacks

College Credit For Summer Training: Teachers may receive Penn State Graduate Credit for any courses offered at the Penn State PLTW Summer Training Institute by meeting the graduate course requirements.

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).

Affiliate Director Tom Weiss - MBA Executive 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   Penn State