NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — Eleven radiological science students from Penn State New Kensington attended the Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists (PSRT) spring conference and state meeting March 21–22 at the Blair County Convention Center.
The group, made up of eight second-year and three first-year students, was led by Mary Ann McKeague, lecturer of radiological sciences and program clinical coordinator, and Marcia Curler, assistant teaching professor and program director.
“Our students proudly and professionally represented Penn State New Kensington,” Curler said. “All 11 students attended lectures, networked, and participated in various student competitions.”
Among the highlights of the weekend was the Techni-Bowl, a fast-paced academic competition featuring 30 questions aligned with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam. The ARRT certification recognizes individuals who have met rigorous professional standards to perform in specialized roles in medical imaging, radiation therapy or interventional procedures.
Twelve teams from seven institutions across the state competed in the Techni-Bowl. Penn State New Kensington fielded two teams. The second-place team included Britta Lindgren and Samantha Wise. This marks the second year in a row that the campus placed in the top three, following a first-place finish last year.