Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology was proudly represented in this year’s 2025 Millersville University Homecoming Parade by two of its student organizations. With the parade theme, “Magic of Music,” the American Society of Safety Professionals student chapter brought the idea to life in grand fashion, rolling down the route with an enormous mobile boom box and sharing sweet treats with the crowd. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers also impressed parade-goers, showcasing two competition vehicles designed and built by students. It was a fantastic start to a weekend filled with activities, celebrating current students while welcoming back alumni and longtime friends.
Len 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.
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.
There’s a new competition underway in Pennsylvania called, Farm in the Classroom. The competition is the result of a collaborative effort between Dr. Sharon Brusic, Professor in Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology (AEST), and Tommy Kuhns, undergraduate student in Technology & Engineering Education (TECE) who is serving as the contest facilitator.
The Farm in the Classroom competition was designed by Brusic & Kuhns to promote more awareness and interest in sustainable agriculture – specifically hydroponic and aquaponic systems. Hydroponics is the practice of using nutrient rich water to grow plants. Aquaponics is an extension of hydroponics that utilizes the waste that fish produce as nutrients to support plant growth. Brusic & Kuhns received funding through the Agriculture and Youth Grant program through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to organize and implement this innovative contest for Pennsylvania middle school and high school aged students. The competition invites student teams to design, build, and test a hydroponic or aquaponic system.