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New Kensington Digital Foundry receives Pa. grant to kick off Manufacturing Week

Gwen Ross, director of workforce development for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, kicked off Pennsylvania's “Manufacturing Week’ on Oct. 6 by announcing a $200,000 Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant to boost the skill sets of individuals participating in training at Penn State New Kensington's Digital Foundry.
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Digital Foundry at New Kensington Tour with Josh Stearman

Josh Stearman, automation and controls engineer at Penn State New Kensington's Digital Foundry and New Kensington campus alumnus, showcases the technology at the facility after the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) kicked off the commonwealth's Manufacturing Week, taking place Oct. 6-13. In addition, the DCED announced a new round of funding for the Digital Foundry to assist with increasing manufacturing skill sets through its training programs. 

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NK Faculty Academy

A participant of Penn State New Kensington's spring 2023 Faculty Future-Readiness Academy takes part in an augmented reality demonstration during the event. Individuals in higher education, K-12 education and industry are invited to the campus-led "Education Vanguard: Building the Education of the Future Together" conference Oct. 12-14. 

Individual holds tablet during augmented reality workshop

NK Faculty Academy

A participant of Penn State New Kensington's spring 2023 Faculty Future-Readiness Academy takes part in an augmented reality demonstration during the event. Individuals in higher education, K-12 education and industry are invited to the campus-led "Education Vanguard: Building the Education of the Future Together" conference Oct. 12-14. 

Digital Art Reproduced in Metallic Print by Carolyn Haas

Anaxyrus by artist Carolyn Haas

Anaxyrus, digital art reproduced in metallic print, is part of Carolyn Hass's "Petroglyphics Art" showcase. Works from the showcase will be featured in Penn State New Kensington's Art Gallery Oct. 1 - 31, 2023. 

Digital Art Reproduced in Metallic Print by Carolyn Haas

Anaxyrus by artist Carolyn Haas

Anaxyrus, digital art reproduced in metallic print, is part of Carolyn Hass's "Petroglyphics Art" showcase. Works from the showcase will be featured in Penn State New Kensington's Art Gallery Oct. 1 - 31, 2023.