Penn State 杜波依斯, 宾西法尼亚 College of Technology discuss collaborations

Dr. Jungwoo Ryoo, chancellor and chief academic officer of Penn State 杜波依斯 and Dr. 迈克尔·J. 里德, President of the 宾西法尼亚 College of Technology (PCT)

Dr. Jungwoo Ryoo, chancellor and chief academic officer of Penn State 杜波依斯 and Dr. 迈克尔·J. 里德, President of the 宾西法尼亚 College of Technology (PCT)

Credit: Cindy Davis Meixel – 宾西法尼亚 College of Technology

杜布瓦,爸爸. – Members of Penn State 杜波依斯 and the 杜波依斯 community recently made the journey to the 宾西法尼亚 College of Technology (PCT), a Penn State affiliate in Williamsport, 宾西法尼亚, to tour the campus and discuss potential collaborations.

After meeting several weeks ago at a Penn State event, Jungwoo Ryoo, chancellor and chief academic officer of Penn State 杜波依斯, 迈克尔·J. 里德, president of the 宾西法尼亚 College of Technology, the duo decided to get together to discuss potential collaborations between the two campuses and local industry.

“Dr. 里德 and his staff were very welcoming and kind,” said Ryoo. “We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and appreciate their hospitality.”

Joining Ryoo was John Brennan, director of continuing and community education; Brad Lashinsky, program director, North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State 杜波依斯; and Alex Gasbarre, chief executive officer of Gasbarre Products, based in 杜波依斯.

While receiving a tour of the campus, the group discussed the common goals that Penn State 杜波依斯 and PCT have, how they plan to achieve them, and exploring the opportunities where collaboration could be possible.

“Our goal was to explore opportunities for future collaboration especially in the area of workforce development,柳贤振说. “Manufacturing is our focus at the moment.”

While collaboration is in the early stages, progress and discussions continue for future endeavors.