The Composites Manufacturing Technology Laboratory hosted a tour of local Boy Scouts (Troop 31) working on Bicycling and Composite Materials merit badges on Aug 16, 2011. The tour was hosted by Dr. Charles Bakis, Distinguished Professor in Engineering Science and Mechanics, and Dr. Tom Juska, Research Associate at the Applied Research Laboratory.

Located in State College, Troop 31 is part of the Nittany Mountain District in the BSA's Juniata Valley Council. The tour included a hands-on session where scouts laid up glass/epoxy composite panels, witnessed filament winding, and learned about composite bicycles from Mr. Eric Scott, owner of the The Bicycle Shop in State College.