Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s robust surveying engineering program offers two degrees, an associate’s in surveying engineering technology and a bachelor of science in surveying engineering. The degree program students opt for is a personal choice, based on their interests, goals and personal situations. In honor of National Surveyors Week, held each year in mid-March, here we profile two campus students in surveying engineering, one pursuing an associate’s degree and one working toward a bachelor’s degree.
Students, staff and faculty all bring unique experiences and knowledge to the Penn State Wilkes-Barre community. Brian Reese, who now serves as a faculty member in information technology, has held all three roles. He began as a student and was later hired as a staff member. He also owns his own business, bringing industry experience to his teaching.
Since she was young, Cassie Dierolf was interested in mental health and disability advocacy, but wasn’t sure where she wanted to go for college or what she wanted to do for a career. Things began to click into place for her on her first visit to Penn State Wilkes-Barre, where she immediately had the sense that was where she wanted to go to major in rehabilitation and human services.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre will feature student artwork during the newest exhibit in the campus’ Friedman Art Gallery. The student art exhibit, which opened Feb. 3 and runs through March 31, features artwork by students enrolled in three different Penn State Wilkes-Barre courses.
When Walter Sowa, professor emeritus of engineering, turned 100 on Jan. 5, his family and friends gathered to celebrate his life and the impact he has made on others. During his 32-year teaching career, Sowa positively impacted the lives of numerous students at a time of growth and expansion for Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Inspired by his dedication to students and the deep connection he had with the University, several of his children and grandchildren later enrolled at the same university where he taught.
Surveying engineering students from Penn State Wilkes-Barre had the opportunity to learn more about their field and meet with professionals, including program alumni, during the annual Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors conference held Jan. 12-15 in Hershey.
A class of students from Penn State Wilkes-Barre partnered with the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce and other organizations to develop an online map to benefit local entrepreneurs.
Timothy Schechterly Jr., a junior studying electrical engineering technology at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, has been working in his field since he was 16. Through his studies at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, he is continuing to develop his knowledge and skills while adding value to his company.
Students who fulfill transfer requirements at Northampton Community College will be admitted to Penn State's Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill or Wilkes-Barre campuses under an articulation agreement.
