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Students use a 3D Scanning device in a lab

Harrisburg STEM-SEP 2025

High school students participated in hands-on activities -- like using a 3D scanning device under the guidance of Fariborz Tavangarian, associate professor of mechanical engineering, during the STEM-Summer Enrichment Program at Penn State Harrisburg.

Closeup of hands placing weights onto a 3D printed bridge

Harrisburg STEM-SEP

A 3D printed bridge is tested to see how much weight it can hold, during an activity at the STEM-Summer Enrichment Program at Penn State Harrisburg.

Students use a 3-D printing pen to craft a bridge

Harrisburg STEM-SEP 2025

During the STEM-Summer Enrichment Program at Penn State Harrisburg, high school students explored various STEM fields. In one activity, students used 3D printing to craft bridges and test the weight they could hold.

High schools students peer into microscopes

Harrisburg STEM-SEP 2025

During the STEM-Summer Enrichment Program at Penn State Harrisburg, high school students explored various STEM fields through hands-on activities, such as identifying micro-invertebrates in soil and water samples. 

Toni Chainey and Chris Weaver pose holding framed awards

Toni Chainey Chris Weaver

Penn State Harrisburg staff members Toni Chainey and Chris Weaver each won an award at the annual Tech Pros + Web Pros professional development conference, hosted this year by Penn State Brandywine.