Advancing allyship in STEM
Clare Boothe Luce program provides research opportunities for women and paves the way for a more inclusive workplace
Lafayette earns prominent recognition in Washington Monthly’s 20 Best Colleges for Women in STEM
In rankings announced Aug. 25, Lafayette College has been named America’s fifth best college for women in chemical engineering and sixth best college for women in mechanical and civil engineering. The rankings were compiled by Washington Monthly, a publication based in the Washington, D.C. area covering public affairs.
A conversation with Kaitlyn Koch ’15, president of SWE Lehigh Valley
Kaitlyn Koch ’15 serves as president of the Lehigh Valley chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), leading 90 active members and providing them with a supportive community of mentors who provide professional development opportunities and inspire future generations of women engineers.
Alexander Alvarez ’23 featured in Al Día News
Civil engineering senior describes his life at Lafayette and volunteer work in Latino community
Lafayette students head to U.N. for 8th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly
The trip—which sent eight faculty/staff members and 35 students representing 10 nations to NYC—was a joint effort among the Engineering Division, the Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education, the Office of Sustainability, and the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program
Tracie Addy featured speaker at Penn State DEI Conference
Lafayette faculty joined Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning and Director for the Center for the Integration of Teaching, Learning and Scholarship Tracie Addy at Big Ten ++ event to discuss new DEI criteria for accrediting engineering programs.
Prof. Lauren Anderson ’04 named Jeffers Director of Engineering
Lauren Anderson ’04, James T. Marcus ’50 Scholar and Associate Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, has been named the William Jeffers Director of Engineering, succeeding Prof. Scott Hummel, who held the chair for 10 years.
Connected Classrooms helps elementary students answer life’s big questions
Long-running Landis Center program adds new disciplines and continues hands-on learning
Advancing DEIJ in Engineering
Engineering student leaders and Engineering Council collaborated to add a DEIJ component to ES101, a required course taken by all first-year engineering students.
Expanding Opportunities for Women
The Clare Boothe Luce Research Scholars Program was established in 2016 to provide research opportunities and mentoring for women engineering students.
2021 Resnik Lecture: Leland Melvin
Astronaut and NFL draftee Leland Melvin shared his story of grit, grace, and second chances.
Advancing Equity and Inclusion in STEM
Jenn Rossmann, Baird Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and Mary Armstrong, Charles A. Dana Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) and English, collaborated on a STEM studies paper that shows WGSS coursework can benefit underrepresented engineering students.
Connected Classrooms Brings an Excitement for Science to Easton Elementary Schools
The Landis Center for Community Engagement conducts the Connected Classrooms program, which helps promote college and community awareness while exposing students to career explorations and breaking down barriers to success.
Lafayette Earns National Recognition for Diversity in Engineering
Lafayette College has been recognized by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) for its commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
