Tomorrow Makers: A Penn College Podcast

Chris Eckenrod: Careers in Radiography

In this episode, we talk with our Director of Radiography, Chris Eckenrod, about the endless opportunities in radiography. She shares her route from the clinical world to higher education, what it takes to be a successful radiographer, and what she loves most about the program at Penn College. We learn about the differences between radiology and radiography, explore the role physics plays in the process, discuss program outcomes, and consider the wide ranging opportunities awaiting graduates of this associate-degree program. Chris isn't all work and no play. She also tells us what she enjoys doing in her free time including a fun conversation about taking her cats camping!

Kendra Tomassacci: Engineering Design Technology

We couldn't have timed this one better! Instructor Kendra Tomassacci sat down with us to discuss Engineering Design Technology—the latest Penn College program to receive ABET [https://www.abet.org/accreditation/what-is-accreditation/why-abet-accreditation-matters/]accreditation. When we spoke, the news wasn't finalized yet so we didn’t mention it in the recording. However, we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this accreditation and what it means for our students and graduates. We hope you enjoy learning about Kendra’s field as much as we did. It’s amazing how a single discipline can influence the development of nearly every product we use on the daily! Mentions in this Episode * Penn College Engineering Design Technology Program [https://www.pct.edu/academics/et/engineering-industrial-design-technology/engineering-design-technology] * ABET Accreditation [https://amspub.abet.org/aps/name-search?searchType=institution&keyword=Pennsylvania%2520College%2520of%2520Technology] * SolidWorks [https://www.solidworks.com/] * AutoCAD [https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview] * Inventor [https://www.autodesk.com/products/inventor/overview] * Creo [https://www.ptc.com/en/products/creo] * Fusion 36 [https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview]0 [https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Autodesk/Certifications/Certify.aspx] * Baja SAE [https://www.bajasae.net/]

Kaysey Beury: First-Generation Student Success

As we kick off the first week of classes at Penn College, we're thrilled to share a conversation with Kaysey Beury, Coordinator of Success Solutions at the Michael J. Hudock, Sr. Center for Academic Excellence. Fortunately, we caught up with her before the semester began—because we’re certain she’s incredibly busy connecting with new students. Go Kaysey! If you're unsure about the support systems available to our students, this conversation is for you. Did you know that nearly half of our student population are first-generation college students or the first in their families to pursue a bachelor's degree? Kaysey is a passionate advocate for first-gen students—and for all students. In this inspiring discussion, she shares her own higher education journey and how it fuels her commitment to student success and her daily work at Penn College. Thanks for listening! Mentions in this Episode * Michael J. Hudock, Sr. Center for Academic Excellence [https://www.pct.edu/academics/academic-excellence] * Lasada Pippen [https://www.pct.edu/podcast/lasada_pippen_all_grit_no_quit] * Penn College Tutoring Services [https://www.pct.edu/academics/tutoring-services] * Dr. Tanya Berfield [https://www.pct.edu/podcast/dr_tanya_berfield_authenticity__self_care] * First Gen Students [https://www.pct.edu/first-gen] * First Year Experience (FYE) [https://www.pct.edu/catalog/courses/FYE] * School of Business, Arts & Sciences (BAS) [https://www.pct.edu/academics/bas] * Leadership Lycoming [https://williamsport.org/leadership-lycoming/] * Master Gardeners [https://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener/counties/lycoming] * Bellefonte READS [https://sites.google.com/a/basd.net/bellefonte-reads] * James V. Brown Library [https://jvbrown.edu/] * Penn College Forestry [https://www.pct.edu/academics/et/forestry] * Lycoming Engines [https://www.lycoming.com/] * PMF Industries [https://www.pmfind.com/] * First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania [https://www.fcfpartnership.org/] * Penn College Forestry [https://www.pct.edu/academics/et/forestry]

Wildcast: 2024-25 Scholar-Athletes of the Year

In this special summer edition of the Tomorrow Makers podcast, we’re featuring the second of two episodes of WildCast, the new podcast from Penn College Wildcat Athletics. Host Matt Blymier chats with scholar-athletes of the year, Walt Heiser and Kayleigh Miller. Listen to all Wildcast episodes at pctwildcats.com/wildcast [https://pctwildcats.com/wildcast].

WildCast: 2024-25 Athletes of the Year

In this episode, we’re featuring the first of two episodes of Penn College Wildcat Athletics' new podcast, aptly named WildCast. This one features players of the year Livingston Cross and Megan Kurian. If you listened to our episode with Women’s Soccer Coach Ian Scheller—season 3, episode 9—you might recall his story about how Megan dissects bananas before eating them on the tour bus. Megan gives the inside scoop here. Listen to all WildCast episodes at pctwildcats.com/wildcast [https://pctwildcats.com/wildcast].