Penn State developed the bachelor of engineering degree with the multidisciplinary engineering design (MDE) option in response to the evolving needs of companies in the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond.
The curriculum offers a firm grounding in engineering fundamentals, embraces multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary education, and integrates component solutions into a systems perspective.
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, Yi Yang and Abington Engineering students are working on a collaborative project with Penn State University Park, the New Jersey Institute for Technology, and the University of Delaware to digitize paintings in color and 3D.
The major incorporates advanced coursework in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and engineering design to produce innovative engineers specializing in systems design and integration.
In developing the bachelor of engineering degree with the multidisciplinary engineering design (MDE) option, Penn State has drawn upon its strengths as one of the premier institutions in engineering education and research.
Lockheed Martin Vice President of Engineering and Technology Dan Heller left a room full of Abington students with solid career advice from 31 years with the company.
Students absorbed much of VP Dan Heller's straightforward advice.
Student asking question during the question & answer session.
VP and Penn State alum Dan Heller mentioned that his new hires had to have integrity in addition to a hard work ethic.
Penn State alumnus Dan Heller meets with Engineering Club students after his career lecture.
Crowded room of Abington Engineering students.
The question and answer part of the Dan Heller session produced many detailed comments and questions from students and faculty members.
Engineering students filled the room during the Dan Heller visit.
Student asking question during Q&A.
Dan Heller enjoyed meeting with Abington students after the Q&A session.
"He has designed multiple gravity-assist trajectories for NASA’s mission studies"
Dr. Masataka Okutsu conducts research in astrodynamics and space mission design for NASA. His work has even been covered by the national and the international media, including MSNBC and the BBC.
Learn more about Dr. Okutsu, Assistant Professor of Engineering.
“I focus on helping students apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills.”
Dr. Yi Yang explains why he chose to teach at Penn State Abington, and talks about research projects that are being worked on through ACURA (Abington College Undergraduate Research Activities) students.
Learn more about Dr. Yi Yang, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
