Alumni Speaker Series

Lafayette Engineering alumni are leading innovation and addressing complex challenges across the globe. Through the Speaker Series, accomplished Lafayette graduates return to campus to share their career journeys, insights, and real-world experiences, illuminating the engineering profession.

Watch the recorded presentations below.

Michael Bennett '17 Civil Engineering & History

The More Things Change: 160 Years of Lafayette Engineering

Civil engineering and history double major Michael Bennett '17 takes a look at the core principles that have shaped Lafayette Engineering for 160 years. Case studies from the College's rich heritage explore the values guiding Lafayette Engineering into the future.

E. Lara Lash '13 Mechanical Engineering

From College Hill to NASA

Mechanical Engineer Dr. E. Lara Lash '13 discusses the transformative Lafayette experiences that launched her into graduate school in aerospace engineering and a career with NASA—as well as the personal growth and technical challenges she encountered along the way.