The Engineering Continuing Education Office provides lifelong learning opportunities in engineering-related topics for practicing engineers and the general public. Faculty deliver these programs at campuses, work sites, and other venues throughout the Commonwealth and the nation, either in person or through various technologies, including videotape, satellite, interactive television, CD-ROM, and the Internet. Each year, more than 10,000 people attend more than 800 engineering continuing education programs. The more than 75,000 Penn State engineering alumni worldwide include practicing engineers, engineering educators, leaders in business and government, scientists, astronauts, doctors, and lawyers.
Private support is essential to enhance and support engineering education and research.
Each year the College receives support from alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations. The College and University are currently engaged in a seven-year campaign to increase endowment support for faculty, students, and programs. With the changing economic environment, endowment funds ensure the continuity of our programs, as well as our ability to maintain leadership in engineering education, service, and research. The College of Engineering endowment has more than doubled in the past five years. Increasing the endowment so that it provides a steady and predictable flow of income is a primary goal.