DuBOIS, Pa. – Throughout high school, Dylan Treaster was always interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, which is often placed under the educational umbrella term of "STEM." He was involved in the technology student association, future farmers of America, the science Olympiad team and he was responsible for setting up and operating the hydroponics garden at Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School as well. But he also had several side interests as well. In addition to completing more than 15 hours towards his private pilot’s license and attending the National Flight Academy in Pensacola, Florida, Treaster had a strong interest in personal finance and investing. His passion for the engineering field, personal finance and investing left him with a predicament when it came time for him to determine what his educational path would be when he attended college.
Prior to choosing his major, Treaster knew he wanted to try to continue his athletic career at the collegiate level. Being an athlete and a four-year player on his high school baseball team, he searched for a place that would allow him to play at the highest possible level. That opportunity came when he was offered a spot on the baseball team at Penn State DuBois. While this was a big factor in his decision, it wasn’t the only one.