Nov 8, 2019
STEM Stars: The Innovator
Innovative engineering prof is developing “smart” polymers and sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, including a plant-based glue.
Engineering
Nov 8, 2019
STEM Stars: The Climate Action Plan Advocates
Recognizing the interdisciplinary faculty members who advocated for climate action planning at Lafayette and brought the Climate Action Plan to life.
Oct 15, 2019
Lafayette Earns National Recognition for Diversity in Engineering
Lafayette College recognized by the American Society for Engineering Education for its commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Sep 29, 2019
Glue Made of Plants
By Bryan Hay It’s a sticky challenge for Clark Addis ’20 to come up with a safer, more sustainable wood glue, but he looks to plants for a possible…
Aug 23, 2019
Writing, a Lifetime Companion
By Bryan Hay Writing is as vital as nutrition to Jenn Rossmann. Without a daily intake, she often feels as if something is missing from her intellectual…
Aug 20, 2019
The Engineer Artist
Howard Schoor ’61 helped design and build the approach roads to the Verrazano Bridge and led one of the largest engineering firms on the East Coast.…
Aug 16, 2019
Student Bonds over Polymers
Trisha Pakkala, a 2019 graduate of Phillipsburg High School, is conducting National Science Foundation-funded research on polymers with Prof. Ryan Van…
Aug 15, 2019
Fast-Track Renovation
January interim session allowed for a tear-out-everything HGTV-style renovation project at Acopian Engineering Center and provided a glimpse of things…
Aug 5, 2019
Breaking the Glass Ceiling
By Bryan Hay Hilary Schmidt ’15 is part of a wave of young women engineers moving into leadership positions and breaking the gender glass ceiling for…
Jul 25, 2019
A Food Burst in Your Mouth
A student-faculty team is conducting food spherification research, transforming food into colorful, spherical globules, ready, after a quick rinse and…