2010 Student Night Event at Penn State Behrend

NW PA Chapter Scholarship recipients Justin DiPenti (left) and Steven Miller (right) at Student Night on March 25, 2010

On Thursday March 25th, the chapter hosted its annual student night event at Penn State Behrend. Representatives from the Northwest Commission, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, the Plastics Technology Council, and PENNTAP made short presentations describing various business and networking opportunities available to the students and business community. Following these presentations, Mr. Bryan Buck, a manufacturing and environmental engineer at Ellwood National Forge in Irvine, PA, gave the keynote address. Bryan, a 2008 graduate of Penn State Behrend with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology and native of North East, PA, recounted his experiences in transitioning from college to the workforce. In describing this transition, Bryan mentioned that taking steps like participating in an internship, attending career fairs, and seeking the advice of career services all contributed to his success in finding a job immediately upon graduating from college. He also described some of the valuable lessons he learned upon starting his career. Overall, Bryan gave an informative presentation recounting his experiences that the students found very helpful. We thank Bryan for his efforts along with the rest of the presenters for their time in presenting at this event. We also thank Don Marteeny for doing an excellent job in his first year as Student Night Coordinator!


Justin DiPenti

Justin is a senior in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Justin hails from Scandia, PA (north of Warren) where, as a child, he developed an interest in machines, particularly go-karts. This interest eventually led him to pursue the engineering degree at PSU Behrend where he also participates in the track and field and cross country teams.

Steven Miller

Steven Miller, pictured on the right above, is a junior in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Steve hails from Union City, PA (south of Erie) where he developed an interest in science as a high school student. This interest and his love for baseball led him to PSU Behrend where he is part of the baseball team and pursuing his engineering degree. Congratulations to both of this year’s ASM International NW Pennsylvania Chapter Scholarship recipients.

The Northwest PA Chapter of ASM International Extends its

CONGRATULATIONS

to all our current and past scholarship winners.

For more information about the NW PA Chapter Scholarships,

sponsored student camps and other student programs,

please contact Don Marteeny at dmarteeny@secowarwick.com