Mar 3, 2014
Prof. Anne Raich Seeks to Minimize Damage Caused by Natural Disasters
How can a building have a fighting chance against a natural disaster? Anne Raich is seeking ways that active control systems can minimize the structural…
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Jan 24, 2014
Engineers and Scientists, Unite!
Great minds think alike—but when they think differently, they can approach problems with a new level of understanding and insight. That’s the idea…
Jan 2, 2014
Emily Crossette ’15 Receives EPA Fellowship for Wastewater Research
By Sean Grim ’14 Civil engineering major Emily Crossette ’15 (Glennfield, Pa.) is contributing to the cleanup of the local ecosystem by helping to…
Dec 5, 2013
Biology Infusion Initiative Provides Interdisciplinary Solutions
Students in Megan Rothenberger’s Environmental Issues in Aquatic Ecosystems class are tackling problems using expertise and resources from biology and…
Oct 30, 2013
Students and Faculty Work with Honduran Villagers to Minimize Effects of Flooding
By Michele Tallarita ’12 This summer, an interdisciplinary team of students and faculty worked with residents of Lomitas, Honduras, to help improve stormwater…
Oct 30, 2013
Jason Sheng ’15 Explores Engineering Applications of Origami
By Sean Grim ’14 What do an ancient Chinese lute, engineering design software, and the Japanese art of origami have in common? The link is Zhe “Jason”…
Aug 6, 2013
Students Teach Grade-Schoolers about Science and Technology
Lafayette’s Society of Environmental Engineers and Scientists hosted its annual STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Camp on the last…
Jul 19, 2013
Student-Faculty Team Works to Improve Local Sewer Infrastructure
A student-faculty team is working on research to evaluate the condition of the local sewer system’s infrastructure and develop tools to help engineers…
May 28, 2013
Wystan Carswell ’10 Researches Wind Turbine Energy at Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
By Andrew Clark Studying wind energy was simply addictive for Wystan Carswell ’10. She was captivated by the topic while pursuing a master’s degree…
May 9, 2013
Lafayette Honors Students for Academic Excellence
Lafayette honored more than 85 students for academic excellence at the annual All-College Honors Convocation May 5 in Colton Chapel. Awards and prizes…