Dec 4, 2018
An Investment in Education, Employability, and Impact
Times are changing. Global competition and technological advancements such as robotics, IoT (internet of things), and most impactful, artificial intelligence…
Dyer Center
Dec 1, 2018
Insight from Innovators
By Stephen Wilson Blockbuster Video. Kodak. Toys “R” Us. Sears. Businesses fail. Even ones with amazing longevity. When their value in the culture…
Nov 30, 2018
Flip or Flop: Watson Courts
Story by Stephen Wilson, photos by Clay Wegrzynowicz Townhouse-style living with three bedrooms, a cute kitchen, living room, and spacious bath. Sounds…
Nov 6, 2018
A Bright Idea
By Sydney Edelson ’19 Widely regarded as the epitome of innovation and entrepreneurship, Thomas Edison, inventor of the lightbulb, reflected on his persistent…
Nov 4, 2018
Business Basics 101
While most students were snug in their beds back home over fall break, a handful were listening to a DJ while running in a circle doling out high-fives…
Oct 18, 2018
Fueling Innovation
By Jill Spotz Beautiful foliage, a bustling campus, and a myriad of Homecoming activities served as the backdrop for the Lafayette community to celebrate…
Jul 30, 2018
The Innovative Utensil That’s Improving Lives
By Stephen Wilson Lifting a spoon to your mouth. For most, a simple and routine task. For others, a source of ridicule and embarrassment. For engineer…
Jul 18, 2018
Ten Lessons that Will Make Your Career More Colorful
By Stephen Wilson When you’re young, it’s easy to think you know it all. Then life hits you with the unexpected. That’s when you need some advice—precepts…
Jun 21, 2018
Entrepreneur’s Journey
By Stephen Wilson You are on Shark Tank. Not pitching an idea, but sitting with the investors—a bankroll in your pocket itching for the right product…
May 7, 2018
Eat. Hack. Nap. Hack.
By Stephen Wilson Wassim Gharbi ’19 is not a newbie to hackathons. As the name’s blend suggests, a hackathon is a marathon of exploratory programming…