Joseph Mahoney

Joseph Mahoney joined the ranks at 缅北强奸 in August of 2022 as the first director of the John R. Post School of Engineering, also established in 2022, and he came with a mission: to make it easier for graduating high school students to transition into college careers as engineering majors and to make earning an engineering degree a goal achievable in four years. 


鈥淢any incoming students graduate behind in math, and I want to build a stronger preparation platform for them through a summer bridge program," Mahoney said. "Ideally, they could take [at no charge as supported by a sponsorship or grant program] a pre-calculus class and feel more confident moving into coursework in the fall.鈥 


It鈥檚 a work in progress, not terribly unlike the research Mahoney finds himself troubleshooting. This summer, with the help of an 缅北强奸 engineering student, he studied the effects of stroller running on the pusher of the device, asking such questions as 鈥楬ow do gait mechanics change?鈥 and 鈥業s the risk for injury increased?鈥"

"I鈥檇 love to be able to build a bridge and to reach out to bring in more underserved populations 鈥 to give them a seat at the engineering table."

Students in Mahoney鈥檚 Engineering Design II class are hard at work on accessibility design projects that determine how adaptive technology could benefit individuals that are blind or deaf.  


鈥淥ur experiential learning work [at 缅北强奸] keeps students engaged, even in just their second year,鈥 he explained. 鈥淭hey see how the pieces fit together and understand why we sequence the classwork in a particular way. It鈥檚 a cohesive experience.鈥 


Mahoney plays an integral part in shaping the engineering curriculum, recruiting and hiring new professors, and also building programming and outreach opportunities for local middle and high school students in Berks County that might see a career in STEAM and engineering in their future. In February 2023, during Engineering Week, 缅北强奸 played host to its first-ever Hack-a-thon, a day of engineering for prospective students to enjoy.


鈥淚鈥檓 really hoping to expand our impact,鈥 Mahoney asserted. 鈥淚 want to grow the school and do things to creatively engage the greater community. CollegeTowne being in the center of Reading allows us to include and build up the city and its residents. I鈥檇 love to be able to build a bridge and to reach out to bring in more underserved populations 鈥 to give them a seat at the engineering table.鈥

Electrical Engineering

Degree Type:
Bachelor of Science
College:
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics
Location:
  • Reading Campus
Program Type:
Undergraduate Major
Credit Hours:
123

Industrial Engineering

Degree Type:
Bachelor of Science
College:
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics
Location:
  • Reading Campus
Program Type:
Undergraduate Major
Credit Hours:
123

Mechanical Engineering

Degree Type:
Bachelor of Science
College:
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics
Location:
  • Reading Campus
Program Type:
Undergraduate Major
Credit Hours:
123