When: April 7, 2026, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Penn College Workforce Development Lab, 7800 Susquehanna Street, Pittsburgh, (Google Map)
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Penn State engineering students or students interested in building performance are invited to spend a day on April 7 or April 9 exploring building science and clean energy systems at Penn College’s Workforce Development Lab in Pittsburgh.
Through this interactive experience, students will gain hands-on exposure to how buildings perform and how engineers make them more energy-efficient. This is a unique opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world applications in building design and sustainability.
Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State is offering this to Penn State students at Penn State Western Pennsylvania Commonwealth Campuses at no cost.
What to Expect
- Explore building science fundamentals and the concept of “House as a System”
- Learn how air, heat, and moisture move through a building
- Observe hands-on demonstrations of building diagnostics
- Gain insight into careers in energy systems, sustainable construction, and building performance
- Connect with lab professionals and ask questions about their work
Who Should Attend
Penn State engineering and students interested in clean energy, sustainable construction, or building performance careers.
Choose a Session
You can choose which session you’d like to attend during registration. Space is limited. Lunch is included.
- Tuesday, April 7: 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 9: 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Registration
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