Students also spent time on community service activities, including working with Berks Nature and VoiceUp to build a playscape at Opportunity House.

Daily schedules include intensive math “boot camps” focused on pre-calculus, problem-solving exercises, the scientific method and technology. 

Penn State Berks Chancellor Radha Pyati welcomes first-year students during Berks' annual convocation.

Penn State Berks Chancellor Radha Pyati welcomes first-year students during Berks' annual convocation.

Javier Avila

Javier Avila

Pictured (left to right) are Berks LaunchBox Pitch Competition winners with LaunchBox staff: NK James Hong, LaunchBox Makerspace Coordinator; Michelle Hnath, LaunchBox Facilities Coordinator; Brandon Everett, Bapanada; Karen Tripolitis, Mindful Roots; Denavio Leeks, Aquamate; Lisa Weaver, Penn State Social Entrepreneurship Specialist; and Sollangy Nunez, 4G Nutrition. 

Pictured (left to right) are Berks LaunchBox Pitch Competition winners with LaunchBox staff: NK James Hong, LaunchBox Makerspace Coordinator; Michelle Hnath, LaunchBox Facilities Coordinator; Brandon Everett, Bapanada; Karen Tripolitis, Mindful Roots; Denavio Leeks, Aquamate; Lisa Weaver, Penn State Social Entrepreneurship Specialist; and Sollangy Nunez, 4G Nutrition.