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As one of the world’s leading suppliers of drive and control technologies, Bosch Rexroth ensures efficient, powerful, and safe movement in machines and systems of any size.

And as a tireless supporter of Lehigh University’s widely acclaimed CHOICES program—the coolest engineering and science outreach program in the known universe, which just happens to be for middle-school girls—the firm is also helping to move the STEM world toward a more diverse, equitable future.

In the academic year 2024-2025 we will accomplish 100 years of education in Industrial Engineering at Lehigh! An industrial engineering curriculum was first announced in the 1924-1925 Lehigh University catalog, and offered to undergraduate students entering Lehigh in September, 1925.

New initiatives supported by the federal CHIPS and Science Act—such as the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program just launched by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)—present huge opportunities for advances in materials R&D.

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the ISE Department held its annual Awards Ceremony in Mohler Laboratory. It is our pleasure to announce and celebrate the achievements of our alumni, faculty, staff, and students. The first award below was given by the Rossin College on May 8.

2023 Rossin Excellence in Research Scholarship & Leadership Award

Dr. Laura Moyer ’99 ’02G ’05 PhD, manager of metallography, light optical microscopy, and X-ray diffraction at Lehigh University, has been elected as a Fellow of ASM International, the leading association of engineers and scientists in the field of materials science.

The National Science Foundation has selected a Princeton-led consortium, which includes Lehigh University, to receive one of the first-ever NSF Engines Development Awards, which provide up to two years of funding toward the planning of regional initiatives to create economic, societal and technological opportunities.

Congratulations to members of the Lehigh Engineering community who have been recognized by Lehigh University with awards honoring their service and dedication during the 2022-2023 academic year. 

Multiple flags adorn the Lehigh Pride Center in Christmas-Saucon Hall with a flurry of colors representing different identities to show all are welcome and able to thrive as their full, authentic selves. The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department held a social event on April 18 to extend Lehigh’s community building resources for all faculty, staff, and students.

Speaker: Paul Camuti, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer

Title: A Purpose Driven Innovation System, Delivery ESG Impact

Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023, 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location: Mohler Laboratory Room 355, 200 West Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015