Schedule

February 15-22, 2025

This year’s theme “Design Your Future” is about celebrating today’s achievements and paving the way for a brighter and more diverse future in engineering.

Saturday, February 15

2025 RAISE Up Inclusive STEM Retreat

11:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. EST
Sponsored by RAISE and the Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education

Monday, February 17

Meet our Newest Faculty, presentation and Q&A

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST, Simon 311
Dr. Nancy Ingabire Abayo, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dr. Rob Elliott ‘11, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dr. Priyank Kalgaonkar, Assistant Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Anusree Mandali, Assistant Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Jennifer Rao, Assistant Professor Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Dr. Anukriti Shrestha, Assistant Professor Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Also accessible via Zoom. Register for Zoom link.

Tuesday, February 18

Turning Up the Heat: What Stream Temperature Can Teach Us About Hydrology, Human Activity, and Changing Climate, Dr. Christa Kelleher ’08, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

12:20-1:00 p.m. EST, AEC 511 and via Zoom.
Please join us to learn more about Civil & Environmental Assistant Professor Christa Kelleher’s work with the master water quality variable: stream temperature. Stream temperature is a useful indicator of ecosystem health and a tracer of hydrological processes. Dr. Kelleher will share her ongoing work examining stream temperature behavior and provide a perspective on what stream temperature can teach us about what is happening in and along the river network, as well as her plans for future NSF-sponsored research in the Delaware River Basin.
Register for Zoom link.

Say Cheese!

4:15-6:00 p.m., AEC 315
Join SWE for a fun and delicious cheese making workshop. Learn the science behind crafting your own cheese, get hands-on experience, and enjoy the results! Sponsored by SWE

IEEE Heart-ware Hangout

4:15-5:30 p.m., AEC 400
Take a break and swing by the Fishbowl (AEC 400) for a sweet time! Relax, enjoy some yummy snacks, and watch a fun movie in the background. Whether you’re looking to chill or geek out over cool tech, come hang out with fellow engineers as we celebrate National Engineers Week. Sponsored by IEEE.

Best Society & NSBE BESTea

4:30-5:30 p.m., AEC 208
Join us for community, connection, and conversation about the origins of our interest in engineering, inspiration, internship experience, and more. It’s the perfect chance to relax, connect, and recharge. Sponsored by Best Society and NSBE.

Marshmallow Bridge Build

5:30-6:30, AEC 511
Join us for fun and refreshments at a marshmallow bridge building event. Get creative, get constructive, and see if your marshmallow/toothpick bridge holds up to the others. Compete for bragging rights and enjoy a great time with fellow marshmallow builders! Sponsored by SHPE

Wednesday, February 19

Get Crafty – Make Recycled Paper!

12:30 – 2:30 p.m., AEC 315
Join us for a Make Recycled Paper event with AIChE! Learn the art of turning scrap paper into something new while helping the environment. It’s hands-on, fun, and eco-friendly! This event counts toward the Sustainable Punch Card program. Bring your punch card to the event to receive your credit. Sponsored by AIChE.

Dr. Joy Buolamwini – Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines

4:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. EST, Simon 109 live broadcast with refreshments starting at 3:45 in Simon lobby and book giveaway. Also accessible via Zoom.
Dr. Joy Buolamwini is the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, a groundbreaking MIT researcher, a model, and an artist. She is the author of the National Bestseller Unmasking AI:My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines and advises world leaders on preventing AI harm. Her research on facial recognition technologies transformed the field of AI auditing and her TED talk on algorithmic bias has been viewed over 1.7 million times. Her TED AI talk on protecting human rights in an age of AI transforms the boundaries of TED talks.

Dr. Buolamwini will join us for a moderated conversation and Q&A as part of the Engineering Division’s celebration of National Engineers Week and the semester of programming organized by the Hanson Center on “Can AI Generate IDEA’s? Navigating the Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access.”

Sponsored by the Engineering Division, the Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education, and the John and Muriel Landis Fund
Register

Thursday, February 20

A conversation on Algorithmic Justice and Dr. Buolamwini’s Unmasking AI

12:20-1:00 p.m. EST, Hogg 100, Interfaith Chapel
Join us for lunch and conversation on algorithmic justice and Dr. Joy Buolamini’s book, Unmasking AI. This event is open to all whether you attended her Wednesday afternoon broadcast, read the book, or are just interested in the topic.
Lunch will be provided.

Concrete Smash

4:00-6:00 p.m. EST, Anderson Courtyard
Test your strength, cheer on your friends, and join us for some fun and refreshments as part of National Engineers Week, weather permitting. Sponsored by ASCE.

International Engineering Student Forum

4:30-5:30, AEC 208
Join us for community, connection, and conversation about the experience of being an international engineering student. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Best Society and International Student Association.

Engineering Bingo

Friday, February 21

Experimental Design is Social Justice, Dr. Ryan Rosario, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

12:00-1:00 p.m. EST, Simon 211
Dr. Rosario will use examples from his NSF-funded research on the mechanics of ligament and tendon failure to highlight the significance of diverse biological data sets in creating more equitable and socially just solutions.
Register for Zoom link.

Virtual Engineering Studies Alumni Panel

4:15-5:00 p.m. EST, AEC 208 and Virtual, Zoom ID: 956 7400 8485
Join us for a virtual panel with Engineering Studies alumni Victoria Akagha ’23, engineering assistant, Turner Construction; Rabia İdil Demirelli ’21, regulatory & operational risk consultant, Deloitte; and Brynn Fuller-Becker ’19, building decarbonization analyst, Rock Rabbit.

Saturday, February 22

Girl Scout Badge Day

9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST, RISC, Hugel, Acopian, Skillman Library, ECO Cafe seating area
Lafayette students, faculty, and staff will share their expertise to help Easton-area girl scouts to learn new skills and earn their badges. Members of the Lafayette community will teach badges geared toward each Girl Scouts level, including: Automotive Design & Engineering, STEM Career Exploration, Coding, Book Artist, Truth Seeker, College Knowledge, My Financial Power, and more.

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Lafayette celebrated National Engineers Week 2024 with engaging presentations, fun challenges and events, lots of food, and more.