Nov 10, 2019
Lafayette-Inspired Synthesizer Wins U.S. Patent
A group of alumni and their former faculty mentor have received a U.S. patent for their innovative digital musical instrument.
Mechanical Engineering
Jul 26, 2016
The Enlightened Engineer
Thigh muscles burning like twin coal fires, I balance on bended knees and stare at my outstretched right hand. My left extends behind me. I hope my arrangement…
Apr 4, 2016
Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience in Italy
A mechanical engineering major of Italian descent and long fascinated by ancient Roman civilization, Melissa Lynskey ’17 was intrigued by the thought…
Dec 21, 2015
It’s Race Time!
Student teams from the Manufacturing and Design course competed in a year-end drag race. The project challenges mechanical engineering students to design…
Oct 26, 2015
Meet the New Faculty
This fall, Lafayette welcomes eight new professors, bringing the College’s total to 215 full-time, tenure-track faculty members. Over the past several…
Jun 23, 2015
Brian Manning ’96 Turns Traditional Businesses into Digital Leaders
When the digital revolution began in the late ’90s, Brian Manning ’96 recognized the rumblings. He was project manager for the launch of Barnes & Noble’s…
May 12, 2015
Students Honored for Academic Excellence
Lafayette honored 129 students for academic excellence at the annual All-College Honors Convocation May 3 in Colton Chapel. Awards and prizes recognized…
Jun 18, 2014
Skiing on Pavement?
An interdisciplinary team works to develop skis that could be used year round Wouldn’t it be fun to ski when there’s no snow outside? A team of economics…
Jun 17, 2014
Pedal to the Metal: Engineering Students Compete in Drag Race
Student teams from the Manufacturing and Design course competed in a year-end drag race. The project challenges mechanical engineering students to design…
May 13, 2014
Student Team Receives Three First-Place Awards at International Race Car Competition
An interdisciplinary student team took home three first-place honors for its high-performance race car at the Formula SAE Collegiate Design Series May…