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Society of Women Engineers wins national essay contest

11/6/12

Where do you think your shoes could take you? Could you explain it effectively in 350 words for cash prizes for your organization? "Where will your shoes take you?" was the essay question that the Penn State Society of Women Engineers (SWE) answered in 350 words that won them a total of $16,800 in prize money to be given in part to their engineering programs.

Students present research at Westinghouse as part of summer program

8/29/11

Ten students from across the country, including two Penn Staters -- Nate Michaluk, a dual-major in mechanical and nuclear engineering, and Michael Melnyk, a mechanical engineering major, -- presented research reports earlier this month to executives at Westinghouse headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pa.

Simpson wins ASEE's Merryfield design award

4/25/11

Timothy Simpson, professor of industrial engineering and mechanical engineering in Penn State's College of Engineering, was named the recipient of the 2011 American Society of Engineering Education's (ASEE) Fred Merryfield Design Award. Established in 1981, the annual Merryfield Award recognizes an engineering educator for excellence in teaching engineering design and significant contributions to engineering design education. It is one of three national engineering awards given each year by the ASEE.