Epsilon Pi Tau Inducts 13 on October 24, 2025

On Friday, October 24th, 2025 the Beta Phi Chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau held its yearly induction event at Millersville University. Epsilon Pi Tau, the International Honors Society for Professions in Technology, welcomed thirteen new members and their loved ones to Lehr Dining Hall for a formal dinner followed by the induction ceremony where the 2025 class officially became members in good standing.

Initiates
2024 Epsilon Pi Tau, Beta Phi Members in Good Standing
Trustee Egresitz & Dr. Len Litowitz
Trustee Dr. Justin Egresitz & Dr. Len S. Litowitz

A special highlight of the evening now retired professor Dr. Litowitz was recognized for his service and had a chapter award created in his honor. The award will be given annually to any member who demonstrates meritorious service to student and/or professional organizations. The first recipient of “The Litowitz” was Beta Phi Chapter President Ms. Rebecca Hahn. Congratulations to Rebecca! We look forward to seeing who will step up and claim the award next year! A final, special thank you goes out to the student initiation team for their work and parts in the ceremony. Initiation team members included: Rebecca Hahn, Greta Widmaier, Melissa Perez, Elliot Walker, Alex Impink, Tommy Kunhs, Maddie Hansen, Professor English, and Dr. Egresitz.

Team
2025 EPT Induction Team

Epsilon Pi Tau, Or EPT, is THE honors society of the Department of Applied Engineering, Safety, and Technology at Millersville University. Recognized internationally for its mission of highlighting and honoring the great work of persons in technology-related fields of study, EPT boasts chapters located around the world with thousands of high-achieving members. Membership eligibility is determined by the number of credits earned and Major GPA. Only the best and brightest are invited to become members, so work hard and look for an invitation early in the fall semester.

Be on the lookout for EPT-sponsored activities happening in Osburn Hall this year, you won’t want to miss them!

By: Dr. Justin Egresitz

2025 AEST Technology & Engineering Education Awards

The AEST Technology & Engineering Education Awards were presented during the annual TEEAP Conference Luncheon on Friday, October 24, 2025. The Department proudly recognizes the achievements of several of our alumni.

Technology & Engineering Education Ambassador Award

The Ambassador Award was given to Mr. Korbin Shearer in recognition of outstanding support of the Technology & Engineering Education program through recruitment and mentoring of future teachers and leaders.

2025 Technology & Engineering Education Ambassador Award
Mr. Korbin Shearer (right), Career, College, and Workforce Coordinator at York Suburban High School, pictured with Dr. Molly Miller (left), AEST Assistant Professor.

Technology & Engineering Education Mentor Award

The Mentor Award was presented to Mr. Tim Rice in recognition of exceptional mentoring of teacher candidates and longstanding commitment to the preparation of the next generation of Technology & Engineering Education teachers. (Photo not available)

Emerging Leader Award

The Emerging Leader Award was presented to Ms. Marie Leatherman in recognition of outstanding leadership, commitment, and service to Technology and Engineering Education by a young professional.

2025 Emerging Leader Award
Ms. Marie Leatherman (right), Technology & Engineering Educator, Pennridge High School, pictured with Dr. Molly Miller (left), AEST Assistant Professor.

Innovative Educator Award

The Innovative Educator Award was presented to Mrs. Cortney Hauer in recognition and celebration of extraordinary talent, creativity, ingenuity, and enthusiasm by an innovative teacher in the field of Technology and Engineering Education.

2025 Innovative Educator Award
Mrs. Cortney Hauer (right), Technology & Engineering Educator, Manheim Township High School, pictured with Dr. Molly Miller (left), AEST Assistant Professor.

 

By: Prof. Donna Painter

 

 

 

Millersville Students and Faculty Receive 2025 TEEAP Awards

Several awards and scholarships were presented during the luncheon at the 2025 TEEAP from A Blueprint for Success in STEM on October 24, 2025. The TEEAP association proudly recognized the following individuals for their service and contributions to the growth of the profession.

The William J. Wilkinson Scholarship

William J. Wilkinson Scholarship Winners
Pictured Left to Right: Matthew LaBar, currently a student teacher at Lampeter-Strasburg High School; Korbin Shearer, TEEAP President; and Alyssa Warner currently student teaching at Manheim Township High School.

The Technology & Engineering Education Association of Pennsylvania (TEEAP) awards a scholarship annually to assist outstanding technology education students during their student teaching placement in their preparation as technology education teachers. The purpose of the scholarship is to promote the growth and leadership of prospective technology education teachers. It is to be used for paying undergraduate tuition, fees, and other expenses related to student teaching at a Pennsylvania university preparing technology education teachers.

Michael Whitman Memorial Outstanding Service Award

This award is presented to current member who is perceived by his or her peers and colleagues as performing daily duties in an excellent or superior manner. They must have demonstrated consistent professional interest and leadership during the previous three years and have been involved in special activities and made significant contributions to technology and engineering education within the past year.

TEEAP Outstanding Service Award
Dr. Molly Miller (right), Assistant Professor Millersville University receives the Outstanding Service Award from Korbin Shearer (left) TEEAP President. 

TEEAP Presidential Special Recognition Award

TEEAP Presidential Special Service Award
Dr. Scott Warner, Professor (left), Dr. Len Litowitz, Professor Emeritus (right), and Dr. Sharon Brusic, Professor Emerita (not pictured) were presented with the Presidential Special Recognition Award by outgoing TEEAP President Korbin Shearer (center).

This special recognition is presented to any individual or group of individuals that the President determines to be appropriate during their time in office.

By: Prof. Donna Painter

 

 

 

 

Celebrating Jobs Well Done!

On May 18, Len and Evanna Litowitz opened their home to celebrate two individuals retiring form Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology at the end of Spring 2025. Dr Len Litowitz and Dr. Mark Snyder.

Dr. Len LitowitzLen joined Millersville University in 1986 and had teaching responsibilities in the Energy, Power & Transportation area as well as the Technology & Engineering Education teacher preparation program.  Len served as Department Chair for several years, was active in the Technology & Engineering Education Association of Pennsylvania and the International Technology & Engineering Education Association – both organizations benefitted greatly from his support and his leadership as their president.

Mark (pictured left) came to Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology in 1986 and his major teaching responsibilities were in the Graphic Communications area.  Mark served as AETM coordinator for several years and was instrumental in establishing a chapter of Gamma Epsilon Tau, an honors fraternity for graphic arts education, at Millersville University.

 

The party happened on the most spectacular day that we had all that May.  The weather was perfect, and people came from far and wide. Colleagues from Millersville were in attendance along with some former faculty who retired in years earlier. Family travelled in from distant parts of the country, and colleagues and collaborators from associations and institutions made the journey to Conestoga to mark the milestone.  Some alumni even heard about the event and dropped by to make the day into a terrific event. All of this and a generous buffet accompanied by the dulcet sounds of a five-person jazz band won’t fade from memory any time soon.

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Four AEST department chairmen caught in the wild!

Former department chairmen Dr. Perry Gemmill, Dr. Barry David, and Dr. Len Litowitz appeared with current chair Dr. Jack Ogutu at a gathering over the weekend and we were lucky enough to get them all in the same place for a photo. If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one represents decades of excellence and dedicated leadership – EPPIIC values at their finest!
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2024 TEEAP Scholarship and AEST Department Alumni Awards

Several awards and scholarships were presented during the luncheon at the 2024 TEEAP from Problem to Innovation Conference on October 25, 2024. The association is proud to recognize the following individuals for their service and contributions to the growth of the profession.

The William J. Wilkinson Scholarship

The Technology & Engineering Education Association of Pennsylvania (TEEAP) awards a scholarship annually to assist outstanding technology education students during their student teaching placement in their preparation as technology education teachers. The purpose of the scholarship is to promote the growth and leadership of prospective technology education teachers. It is to be used for paying undergraduate tuition, fees, and other expenses related to student teaching at a Pennsylvania university preparing technology education teachers.

Pictured Left to Right are: Brandt Hutzel, PDE’s Technology & Engineering Education Content Advisor. Jason Gable, currently a student teacher at Hempfield High School and Ian Hollinger currently student teaching at Penn Manor High School. Korbin Shearer, TEEAP President.
Pictured Left to Right are: Brandt Hutzel, PDE’s Technology & Engineering Education Content Advisor. Jason Gable, currently a student teacher at Hempfield High School and Ian Hollinger currently student teaching at Penn Manor High School. Korbin Shearer, TEEAP President.

At this same luncheon, the AEST Department presented their Technology & Engineering Education Alumni Awards.

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Robotic WorX: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Engineering Innovators Today

 

In its pilot year, the Robotic Worx program has engaged hundreds of local students with real world engineering challenges, helped manufacturers find solutions to labor shortage and production needs, and fostered a public/private partnership that is building a future automation workforce ready to solve tomorrow’s engineering problems, today.


“”If I had to pick on word to sum up the whole experience…. it would have to be priceless.”
-Duncan Garvin, Automation Intern, Robotic WorX Program.


A joint initiative between Precision Cobotics, LLC, (PCI) and Millersville University (MU), the Robotic WorX program equips high school and
undergraduate students with the opportunity to address genuine manufacturing problems through automation and robotics. Directed by John Bridgen of PCI and Dr. John Haughery of MU, the program links STEM education to real-world careers and helps manufacturers tackle labor and production issues through workforce development and innovative processes.

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Tech Camp for Kids Returns for Another Season!

Preparations are underway for a fun-filled summer packed with Technology and Engineering fun at Osburn Hall on the campus of Millersville University. Dr. Len Litowitz leads his collective of engineering experts to bring a wide variety of interesting and challenging topics for your summertime camper to experience during these week-long day camps.

Check out the morning and afternoon sections by following the schedule link below. The link will give you descriptions of the camps and the topics.

2024 Technology Camp for Kids Schedule

This year, through the generous support of MANTEC and LancasterMakes as a program of the Lancaster County Career & Technical Foundation, the first 70 registrants to camps with a green dollar stretcher label ($) will receive $100 off of the registration cost! This offer is limited to one registration per camper for the summer season.




LancasterMakes is focused on increased career exploration and public awareness if Lancaster’s high-priority trade and technical occupations. MANTEC is one of seven private not-for-profit Industrial Resource Centers strategically located throughout the state. The IRCs help manufacturers succeed with assessment, technical expertise, and training.

Contact Dr. Len Litowitz for more information:
Len.Litowitz@millersville.edu717-871-7215