FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PPSC Receives Cutting-Edge Engineering Equipment Thanks to Local Resident
Colorado Springs, CO– October 10, 2025– Pikes Peak State College’s (PPSC) Engineering 
department is receiving a generous equipment donation from local resident and technology 
advocate who wishes to remain anonymous. Facilitated through the PPSC Foundation, the gift 
strengthens the Engineering Graphics and Geometric Design (EGG) lab and expands access to 
the industry’s state-of-the-art tools that students will encounter in the workforce. 

The donor had this to say, “I am a first-gen college grad and product of community colleges, and 
have been fortunate to have a successful engineering career. I am happy to give back and help 
other engineering students at PPSC along their journey.”

Donation Ceremony
Local media is invited to attend the donation delivery on Tuesday, October 14 at Rampart Range 
Campus (2070 Interquest Pkwy) at 2pm. A brief presentation by representatives from PPSC’s 
Science, Engineering and Mathematics (SEM) division, PPSC Foundation and the PPSC 
Engineering department will take place in room S205. Attendees will enjoy light refreshments.

“This donation does more than enhance our students’ learning environment,” says Joyce 
Kaplan, Executive Dean of Science, Engineering and Math at PPSC. “It directly benefits local 
employers who will hire graduates already trained on industry-standard tools. When our 
students gain hands-on experience with this equipment, they enter the workforce ready to 
contribute from day one.”

Cutting-Edge Equipment 

• Formlabs Form 2 S Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer package— high-resolution resin printing for detailed prototypes
• Two Intel NUC mini-PCs — compact, high-performance workstations for computer-aided design (CAD), simulation, automation, and data analysis
• Ultrasonic parts cleaner — large-capacity cleaning for tools and printed components to ensure precision and reliability
• Single-board computer kits — Raspberry Pi boards, Intel Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and IoT sensors for embedded systems, smart devices, and machine learning (ML)prototypes

“Together, these tools give our students access to the kind of real-world technology they’ll use in industry,” says Dave Wilson, Director of Engineering. “This donation isn’t just about hardware. It’s about creating a hands-on environment where students can explore, innovate, and build meaningful skills that translate directly to their careers.”

With this gift, PPSC students will have more opportunities to experiment, troubleshoot, and create in a collaborative setting that mirrors modern engineering workplaces, advancing the  college’s mission of access, affordability, and workforce readiness.

PPSC shares articulation agreements with UCCS, CSU-Pueblo, CSU, CU Boulder and Colorado School of Mines, making it smoother for students to transfer to these universities. With this donation, they will be familiar with the kind of technology they will utilize in the classroom at these schools. For more information about engineering programs at Pikes Peak State College, visit pikespeak.edu/engineering.

About Pikes Peak State College (PPSC):
Established in 1968 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Pikes Peak offers associate 
degrees, certificates in career and technical fields and four bachelors’ degrees. With four campuses, 
various off-campus locations, two military education centers, and hundreds of online classes, PPSC 
provides access to a quality, affordable and flexible education to more than 17,000 students annually 
with both credit and non-credit classes.

Media Contact:
Rachel Tyrrell BS, BA
Content Coordinator in Marketing and Communications at Pikes Peak State College
Mobile: 719-715-3297
Email: rachel.tyrrell@pikespeak.edu