As emerging technologies develop at a rapid pace, there remains a constant need for engineering professionals who have mastered the design process and have the skills to innovate.
Penn State Lehigh Valley’s Engineering Design and Innovation (EDI) program equips students for rewarding careers within the industry and provides a strong foundation for graduate study. With a globally respected degree from Penn State, you’ll be competitively positioned to work locally – or anywhere around the world.
Overview
Penn State Lehigh Valley’s B.S. Engineering program will provide you with the tools you’ll need to design and manufacture today’s complex systems. As a graduate, you can pursue careers in fields including mechanical design, product development, and manufacturing engineering. The opportunities offered by this degree are boundless.
The Engineering degree features four years of industrial-strength design experiences in our modern design studios. Additionally, you will build a strong math and science foundation that will prepare you for your third and fourth year of engineering studies. A two-semester Capstone Design experience will complete your academic journey.
Taught by faculty with decades of experience in engineering, you will gain real-world exposure to emerging technologies through our tabletop “studio labs” that explore areas such as generative design, additive manufacturing, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and RF communications.
Thanks to the numerous engineering and technology companies based in the Lehigh Valley and the region’s proximity to New York and Philadelphia, you’ll have boundless networking and internship opportunities.
By the time you graduate, you can pursue a career as a:
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Product Development Engineer
- Next-Generation CAD Designer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Engineering Team Leader or Program Manager
Suggested Academic Plan
Suggested Academic Plans (SAP) provide the possible order of courses students might follow as they pursue a particular degree. SAPs are proposed schedules only. Individual student's schedules might vary as each student works with their academic adviser on a tailored plan to meet career goals.
Care should be taken when changing the order of courses, as the SAP considers prerequisites and course controls. For the final work regarding the courses needed for graduation in a particular major, all students should consult the University Bulletin and their degree audit.
Program Contact
Dr. Tracey Carbonetto
Associate Teaching Professor, Engineering
[email protected] | (610) 349-5220
