Engineering Major Exploration Activities
Every semester, the Penn State College of Engineering hosts various activities to provide pre-major students with more information about their academic options and help them to make informed major selection decisions. Review the digital resources on this page, and check back for fall semester events.
Additional resources for first-year student engagement can be found here.
College of Engineering Exploration Activities
Aerospace Engineering
What is aerospace engineering? Video »
Architectural Engineering
What is architectural engineering? Video »
Biological Engineering
What is biological engineering? Video »
Biomedical Engineering
What is biomedical engineering? Video »
Chemical Engineering
What is chemical engineering? Video »
Civil Engineering
What is civil engineering? Video »
Computer Engineering
What is computer engineering? Video »
Computer Science
What is computer science? Video »
Data Sciences
Electrical Engineering
What is electrical engineering? Video »
Engineering, B.S.
Alternative Energy and Power Generation: Virtual Program Research Showcase (Penn State Hazelton)
View event recording.
Applied Materials: Brief Major Overview with a Lab and Facilities Tour (Penn State DuBois)
View video.
Engineering Science and Mechanics
What is engineering science? Video »
Industrial Engineering
What is industrial engineering? Video »
Mechanical Engineering
What is mechanical engineering? Video »
Nuclear Engineering
What is nuclear engineering? Video »
School of Engineering Design and Innovation (SEDI)
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
Energy Engineering
Environmental Systems Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
College of Information Sciences and Technology
Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Protect information from hackers, discover security vulnerabilities, and communicate the risks and impacts of cyberattacks
Analyze large, complex, and diverse data sets to draw useful knowledge and actionable insights that can inform better decisions
Enterprise Technology Integration
Bridge the gap between business needs and tech solutions by analyzing needs, designing solutions, managing projects, and communicating and collaborating effectively.
Human-Centered Design & Development
Study and work with potential users to identify, design, build, and evaluate technologies that enhance people’s lives
Information Sciences & Technology
Build an understanding of core information technologies and how they affect social change and the delivery of information
Develop analytical skills that can address the security and risk challenges facing individuals, organizations, and the nation
