While no program can maintain true "state-of-the-art" production facilities many do receive significant upgrades from time-to-time. This panel would include a discussion of how new facilities has improved and increased the opportunities for both students and faculty. The panel would look at the type of work that's being done as well as how employers are looking at graduates with these improved experiences. Additionally, an undergraduate student perspective will be included. Moderator: John J. Lombardi, Frostburg State University Panelists: Annie Danzi, Wake Forest University Micheal McAlexander, California State University - Fullerton Aubree Telck, Frostburg State University Chris Strobel, Northern Kentucky University