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2013 Convocation Program

Engineering alum Billy Boyko '13 headed to the NFL
The linebacker and MechE grad signed with the Oakland Raiders, continuing the dream of playing professional football.
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2013 Manufacturing Expo

Lehigh, Broughal students race to the finish
Lehigh engineers team up with Bethlehem middle school students for annual miniature car race at 2013 Manufacturing Expo
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Broughal Visit

Lehigh AIChE: Paying it forward
Lehigh University's local chapter of chemical engineers share knowledge through outreach program with Bethlehem's Broughal Middle School
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Michael J. Yaszemski

Lehigh trustee earns leadership award for work in the orthopaedic community
Lehigh trustee and ChemE alum Michael J. Yaszemski '77, '78G named recipient of 2013 Tipton Leadership Award.
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George Kulzynski

Top honors for Lehigh distinguished alum for contributions in seismology
SSA to present James R. Rice ‘62, ‘63G, ‘64 Ph.D. with 2013 Harry Fielding Reid Medal
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Sir Anthony J. Leggett

Why can't time run backwards?
Nobel laureate Sir Anthony J. Leggett, acclaimed for his expertise in the theory of low-temperature physics, asked that very question during his visit to Lehigh University.
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Undergraduate Research Symposium

Students take spotlight at David and Lorraine Freed Undergraduate Research Symposium
Junior materials science and engineering major Nadia Krook takes top prize at this year’s competition. more >

William C. Hittinger

Remembering William C. Hittinger, '44, '73H
Distinguished alumni, former Lehigh University president and Chairman of Board of Trustees dies at the age of 90. more >

Mohamed El-Naggar

Lehigh alum notches latest accolade as part of Popular Science's "Brilliant 10"
Mechanical Engineering alum Moh El-Naggar '01 honored by magazine for work in biophysics more >

SAS and ESC Partnership

Area girls build interest, excitement in engineering through CHOICES
Lehigh University hosts over 50 aspiring female engineers from middle schools across the Lehigh Valley. more >

SAS and ESC Partnership

MechE professor Donald Rockwell '65G,
'68 Ph.D. earns international honors

Donald Rockwell '65G, '68 Ph.D. to receive the 2013 Fluid Dynamics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. more >

Mark Sarkisian

Distinguished alum Mark Sarkisian '85G to speak at Engineers Week Banquet
Director of seismic and structural engineering at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill will discuss "Civil Engineering and the Future of the Environment" more >

Alastair McAulay

ECE professor to join prestigious optics society
Alastair McAulay elected as fellow to Optical Society of America (OSA), one of the highest honors for researchers in optics and photonics. more >

EUREKA! Venture Series

Winners announced in 2012-13 EUREKA! Ventures Competition Series
TE master's degree student Azim Sonawalla '12 '13G takes grand prize for "Cool Talk Communicator" more >

R. Shankar Nair

2013 Khan Distinguished Lecture Series to kick off this month
First presentation on February 15 will feature R. Shankar Nair on "The Evolution of the Skyscraper." more >

Nader Motee

Nader Motee wins AFOSR YIP 2013 award
Assistant Professor is one of 40 scientists and engineers that will share $15M in funding from Air Force. more >

Arthur Veinott

2012 ISE Distinguished Alum passes away at 78
Arthur "Pete" Veinott ’56 was an expert in operations research
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Dave Petrillo

Lehigh grad excels on ABC's "Shark Tank"
Dave Petrillo '08 wins over show's panel on unique product that regulates coffee temperature.
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Dan Frangopol

Frangopol honored for promoting advancement of life-cycle engineering
Leading development of a crucial field. more >

Dexter Baker and wife Dorothy

Addressing grand challenges and supporting Lehigh's future
Chuck Strauch '57 supports Lehigh's future in healthcare, integrated programs. more >

Dexter Baker and wife Dorothy

Remembering Dexter F. Baker '50, '57G
Tireless friend of the University passes at the age of 85. more >

Yujie Ding

The cooling power of light
Yujie Ding chills out with lasers. more >

McGlade

National leaders meet to discuss manufacturing innovation
Lehigh helps tackle national manufacturing and innovation shortage. more >

Grenestedt and the wing

Wing to achieve perpetual flight
Lehigh professors work to create a wing for UAV's. more >

Payscale

Lehigh graduates among highest paid in U.S.
Payscale reviews earning potential of U.S. college grads;
Lehigh ranks 6th. more >

Report

Lehigh ranked by U.S. News among nation's top research universities
Annual review lauds the long-term value of a Lehigh degree. more >

NAMII

For Lehigh entrepreneurs, high praise
from a high official

PA Gov. Tom Corbett visits campus and tours new TechVentures site. more >

NAMII

A renaissance for American manufacturing
Lehigh is part of a $70 million consortium that aims to restore the nation's innovative edge. more >

Gordon

Taking flight with Sikorsky helicopters
ECE student intern takes first place in corporate internship contest. more >

Liu & Zhang

"You build yourself into what you do"
ECE Ph.D. candidates win recognition for semiconductor research. more >

Sarkisian

Bridging the generations in San Francisco
Sarkisian '85G describes the ties between Lehigh and the Golden Gate Bridge. more >

RAMP

PITA to support research at Lehigh, CMU
DCED, CMU collaboration to spur PA's tech-rich industry. more >

CHOICES

CHOICES: The "coolest engineering outreach program in the known universe"
Proving to middle school girls that science is fun, challenging, interesting, and, in a word...cool. more >

Wachs

Wachs earns prestigious Vanadis award
Chemical engineer recognized for impact in the chemistry of
vanadium. more >

Brown

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of modern communications
MatSci's Walter Brown recalls his role on Telstar I team at Bell Labs. more >

F. R. Kahn

2013 FRK Distinguished Lecture Series lineup announced
Speakers to explore designing skyscrapers and bridges and infrastructure risk mitigation . more >

Biofuel

Deriving energy from waste
Transforming pollutants into a power source. more >

Cetin and Pike

Showcasing student research
2012 David and Lorraine Freed Undergraduate Research Symposium extends "The Rivalry" from the gridiron into the lab. more >

Biosensor

Biosensor breakthrough
Lehigh research team develops novel microfluidic device. more >

U.S News & World Report

Lehigh Engineering scores among nation's best
College graduate program ranked 43rd by U.S. News & World Report. more >

N.S.F.

NSF CAREER Awards announced
Gang Tan of CSE, Parv Venkitasubramaniam of ECE. more >

Jewell

The new face of engineering
ChemE grad lauded by USA Today special edition. more >


Student Success

Undergraduate Research SymposiumThe David & Lorraine Freed Undergraduate Research Symposium showcases today's rising Lehigh Engineers …
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Faculty & Programs

Lean and GreenLehigh University played host to over 50 area middle school girls with an interest in engineering at Spring CHOICES…
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Alumni Update

Alumni MentoringMechE alum Matt Cullin '09 has opened a new corrosion testing facility in Alaska...
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