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Engineering dean Wormley to retire

2/1/13

Following a distinguished career as a researcher, professor and the Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Penn State's College of Engineering, David N. Wormley has announced his retirement effective this summer. "The college is in a very good situation," Wormley said of his decision to retire. "It has a strong foundation with great faculty, staff and students. It is a favorable time to have this transition in leadership." Wormley was appointed dean of the College of Engineering on July 1, 1992. He has been a champion of engineering education. During his tenure, the College of Engineering has sought to develop world-class engineers by emphasizing student experiences in globalization, innovation and leadership.

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Video: GM donates Chevy Volt to Penn State for sustainable research

9/30/11

A new 2011 Volt, Chevrolet's electric automobile, was donated by General Motors to Penn State's Center for Sustainability to further the University's research of new transportation technology. The car will permit researchers to collect and track data that will help to prove the efficiency of solar-generated electricity for cars, motorcycles and daily commuters. The automobile donated to Penn State is one of only two Volts that Chevrolet donated to institutions of higher education, and the only one donated for the purpose of sustainable energy research.

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Engineering dean Wormley to retire

2/1/13

Following a distinguished career as a researcher, professor and the Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Penn State's College of Engineering, David N. Wormley has announced his retirement effective this summer. "The college is in a very good situation," Wormley said of his decision to retire. "It has a strong foundation with great faculty, staff and students. It is a favorable time to have this transition in leadership." Wormley was appointed dean of the College of Engineering on July 1, 1992. He has been a champion of engineering education. During his tenure, the College of Engineering has sought to develop world-class engineers by emphasizing student experiences in globalization, innovation and leadership.

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Video: GM donates Chevy Volt to Penn State for sustainable research

9/30/11

A new 2011 Volt, Chevrolet's electric automobile, was donated by General Motors to Penn State's Center for Sustainability to further the University's research of new transportation technology. The car will permit researchers to collect and track data that will help to prove the efficiency of solar-generated electricity for cars, motorcycles and daily commuters. The automobile donated to Penn State is one of only two Volts that Chevrolet donated to institutions of higher education, and the only one donated for the purpose of sustainable energy research.