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On Thursday, April 29, 2021, nine students were inducted into the Omicron chapter of Gamma Epsilon Tau. Gamma Epsilon Tau is a national student organization for graphic communication. The Millersville chapter was founded in 2016 by Dr. Mark Snyder. To be invited to join, students must be in good academic standing and show an interest in and commitment to the field of graphic communication.

The induction ceremony was led by current Gamma Epsilon Tau officers— President Sara Franks, Vice President Alejandro Rosario, Treasurer Makenna Hewitt, Secretary Meghan Hlodash, and Historian Macy Souders. Inductees participated in an initiation ceremony which included creating a uniquely inked pin.

We are proud to announce the newest members of Gamma Epsilon Tau – Omicron Chapter.

• Kaitlyn Conrad, AETM, Graphic Communication
• Ashly Dodd, AETM Graphic Communication & Packaging Engineering Technology
• Hannah Ellenburg, Technology & Engineering Education
• Olivia Keenan, AETM, Graphic Communication
• Julia Meassick, AETM, Graphic Communication
• Rowland Miller, AETM, Graphic Communication
• Dario Santa Cruz Sanchez, AETM, Graphic Communication
• Zachariah Sarmir, Technology & Engineering Education
• Kyle Schell, AETM, Graphic Communication

Contributed by: Ms. Donna Painter, Applied Engineering & Technology Management Coordinator

In 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Act was signed into law, creating the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). As both OSHA and NIOSH celebrate 50 years of helping to keep American workers safe and healthy, the Millersville University Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology Department (AEST) marks the 40^th Anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (OSEH) Program! Continue reading “OSEH 40th Anniversary Celebration”

Evelyn Dais is currently an undergraduate student studying Robotics and Control Systems Technology Management. Within the past year, she joined a newly formed organization called the National Society of Black Engineers. Upon joining this organization, Evelyn wanted to make an impact on underrepresented students in STEM fields. Although many initiatives are getting more student involvement in these fields, she believed there is more to be done, more than “students” can do to remind other students of their potential. Ms. Dais has worked tirelessly towards bringing like-minded individuals together to make her vision of an event as successful as possible.

“Change takes time but with every action taken, we are getting closer to giving our students a better tomorrow.” -Dias

Continue reading “Day of STEM: One Student’s Vision”

Millersville’s Dr. Scott Warner is joining an elite group of educators. He was recently  selected by his peers on the Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education (CTETE) to be the Technology and Engineering Teacher Educator of the Year for 2021. The CTETE is an affiliate organization of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). He was honored at the 83^rd annual conference of the ITEEA. Continue reading “‘Ville Prof Awarded Teacher Educator of the Year Award”

AEST  received a generous donation of engineering software which provides students in the Fluid Power course exposure to an actual tool used in industry. PIPE-FLO is a fluid system modeling and calculation software. Mr. Joe Benefield facilitated both the donations and training needed to get the systems up and running. Fifty license keys were donated, and the experience it provides the students gives them valuable experience with an industry-standard tool.

This donation made it possible for the software to be activated not only on lab computers but on individual students’ computers.

Contributed by: Dr. Joe McCade

AEST, in conjunction with University Information Technology Services, has been supporting webinars offered by the Susquehanna Litho Club (SLC). The club typically hosts in-person meetings for their members, guests, and graphics students on various technical and industry-related topics. Due to pandemic restrictions, SLC was unable to hold meetings in their usual format and sought a partner to provide a technical solution. The University was able to host webinars for three of SLC’s events.

The first of the three 60-minute webinars was A Glimpse into the Future of Printing Technology. It was held on October 15, 2020, and was presented by Jim Workman, Vice President of Technology and Research at Printing United Alliance. The State of the Printing Industry webinar was held January 28 and featured a presentation by David Wilaj, Economist and Market Research Analyst at Printing United Alliance. The third webinar, Growing your Business with Interactive Printing, was hosted on March 18 by UnifiedAR co-founder and Executive director Steve Belshaw, and Todd Foster, their local authorized representative. The webinars were moderated by Donna Painter, Applied Engineering and Technology Management Coordinator. Millersville students from the graphic communication concentration were able to participate, along with SLC members in these webinars.

It was a pleasure for AEST to be able to partner with the Susquehanna Litho Club to provide ongoing professional development for their members as well as Millersville students. The webinars also provided an opportunity to promote the Graphic Communication and Packaging Engineering Technology programs.

Contributed by: Ms. Donna Painter, Applied Engineering & Technology Management Coordinator

The department has been authorized to offer a new Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Engineering Technology (PET) starting in Fall 2021. Packaging Engineering Technology focuses on the application of scientific, technological, industrial design and business principles to the development of packages and packaging materials, including raw material production, conversion of raw materials into usable forms, industrial design, distribution, and post-use recycling and reuse. This program includes instruction (and hands-on technical experiences) related to principles of packaging, materials testing, package design (graphics & structural), prototype construction, print for packaging, manufacturing, as well as related business and marketing concepts including packaging regulations and quality control. The curriculum will primarily focus around the corrugated cardboard packaging industry and students are currently being accepted into the major. For more information about the program contact Dr. Mark Snyder at mark.snyder@millersville.edu

The AEST Innovation Center has made some forward progress over the past academic year. A site was chosen for the building on Centennial Road near the ATM machine on the southern end of campus. A professional cost estimate was performed by an external, with the flexibility to scale the facility up or down based upon available funds. While close to $150,000 has already been raised from private supporters towards this project, the University is in need of additional support to make this a reality.  There are a variety of naming opportunities and ways to support the project available. Continue reading “Progress Update for AEST Innovation Center”