Penn State's College of Engineering has long had a reputation as one of the best engineering schools in the country. Students not only work with professors who are at the top of their fields, but also get the personal attention needed to succeed. The college offers many opportunities to develop your potential. A student can get involved in collaborative team building projects such as:

• designing and building robotic machines,
• methanol-fueled cars, and
• helicopter design.

Other programs help a student gain leadership skills and valuable experience.

The Engineering Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) places students in paid positions with selected employers. In addition, the largest alumni network throughout the world provides excellent connections for Penn State engineering students.

MEP provides a variety of services to over 400 engineering students of color. These support services include:

• tutoring,
• networking,
• study skills courses,
• mentoring,
• research opportunities and
• scholarships to name a few.