Penn College to Use Inventor
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RAFAEL, CA, Aug 23, 2007 - Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced
that Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College), an affiliate of The
Pennsylvania State University, is training students in its esteemed School
of Industrial and Engineering Technologies on Autodesk Inventor software.
This training ensures that Penn College will maintain a strong reputation
for developing work-ready graduates focused on innovation, by providing
students with the very best in teaching, curriculum and tools.
The School of Industrial and Engineering Technologies at Penn College
offers students two programs in drafting and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
technology: a two-year associate's degree in CAD Technology and a four-year
bachelor's degree in CAD Product Design. The teaching and practice of new 3D
design methodologies is the hallmark of their program.
"In their first year of studies, students are learning leading-edge 3D
CAD techniques with Inventor software," says J.D. Mather, an assistant
professor at Penn College. "We want students skilled in the same tools the
experts are using, so the school-to-work transition is successful."
In 2006 Penn College became a pilot member of the Autodesk Student
Engineering and Design Community. This online community, which has garnered
more than 104,500 student and faculty members since September 2006, allows
students in the fields of mechanical engineering, architecture, construction
and civil engineering to download Autodesk software, including Inventor, for
free*. Autodesk Inventor is the world's best-selling 3D mechanical design
software and the foundation of Digital Prototyping.
"We are very proud that educational leaders like Penn College are taking
advantage of the free software as well as the teaching and learning
resources offered through our Student Engineering and Design Community
site," said Alan Jacobs, senior manager of University Programs for Autodesk.
"Autodesk is committed to helping educators foster the next generation of
engineers, and helping ensure that their students have the support they need
to become successful professionals."
Employers are taking note of how quickly Penn College students become
productive and are crediting their extensive knowledge of Inventor, which
allows them to hit the ground running without requiring time to train on
software.
"With placement rates approaching 100 percent, it certainly appears we're
fostering the skills employers demand," says Mather. "We recently received a
request from an employer who had had so much success with a recent graduate
of our program that they were back searching for more fresh talent."
Penn College has also focused on preparing students for the Autodesk
Inventor Certified Expert examination: a thorough four-hour hands-on and
written examination that enables highly experienced users to demonstrate
proficiency and expertise in Inventor software.
"We're proud that two of our recent graduates are among only three
students worldwide who have passed the Autodesk Inventor Certified Expert
exam," says Mather. "This exam is usually taken after several years of
professional experience."
A certified Autodesk Inventor expert himself, Mather has also been active
in the beta development of Inventor. His list of accomplishments includes
being one of ten winners of the Autodesk Inventor 10 Beta Challenge, one of
eight winners of the Autodesk Inventor 11 Beta awards and winner of the
Autodesk Inventor 11 Shape Description Contest with his Inventor model of a
stapler. Most recently, he was a speaker at Autodesk University 2006 where
his presentation was entitled, Becoming an Autodesk Inventor Professor in 90
Minutes.
The Autodesk Student Engineering and Design Community portal also
provides students and educators with many resources such as tutorials,
forums, and job postings. Any student or faculty with a valid education
e-mail address is invited to participate in the Student Engineering and
Design Community. For more information on this exciting new Web portal,
visit:
http://www.autodesk.student.com/.
About Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology, an affiliate of The Pennsylvania
State University, offers degrees that work. Small classes, faculty with real
work experience, and access to computers and industry-standard equipment
contribute to strong graduate placement rates, which exceed 95 percent
overall and 100 percent in many majors. Penn College is a special mission
affiliate of Penn State, committed to applied technology education. With
more than 6,500 students enrolled in bachelor-degree, associate-degree, and
certificate majors, Penn College has the second highest enrollment in the
Penn State system. Business and industry connections are key ingredients in
Penn College's success as a leader in Pennsylvania higher education and
workforce development. The College's main campus is located in Williamsport,
Pa.
About Autodesk Education
Autodesk is committed to supporting students and educators by providing
access to powerful 2D and 3D design software, innovative programs and
resources designed to inspire the next generation of professionals to
experience their ideas before they're real. By advancing education in the
key areas of science, technology, engineering, math and visual
communications, Autodesk is helping students develop critical skills for
future academic and career success. Autodesk supports schools and
institutions of higher learning worldwide through substantial discounts,
subscriptions, grant programs, training, curricula development and community
resources. For more information about Autodesk education programs and
solutions, visit
http://www.autodesk.com/education.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the
manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment
markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has
developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping
solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real.
Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate
and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time
and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information
about San Rafael, Calif.-based Autodesk, visit
http://www.autodesk.com/.
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