Winton Wong ’22 on Tesla, AI, and Taylor Swift
H.-.S Philip Wong PhD’88 elected to National Academy of Engineering
Electrical engineering alumnus and Stanford University professor H.-S. Philip Wong PhD’88 has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for the Class of 2026. Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer, honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice, or education.
From R&D to the Operating Room with ChemE
Current Chemical Engineering students at Lehigh received an inspiring glimpse into the versatile career paths available to them, thanks to a visit from alumna Emily Speakman (BS ‘18). Emily, who transitioned her foundational chemical engineering degree into a successful career in the medical device industry, shared her journey, emphasizing the critical value of the rigorous technical education she received in Chemical Engineering at Lehigh.
Zhao PhD ’11 Joins UToledo to lead glass innovation hub
Materials science and engineering alum Donghui Zhao PhD’11 has joined the University of Toledo as an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, with joint teaching and scholarly responsibilities in the College of Engineering. He will also take on a leadership role in the Northwest Ohio Glass Innovation Hub.
BioE Alumni Spotlight: Natalie Condon '22
BioE Alumni Spotlight: Natalie Condon '22
This article was written by Rida M., Bioengineering undergraduate student and student office worker in the Department of Bioengineering.
Roche '22 engineers a new path
The fluorescent lights of the Lehigh University chemical engineering lab hummed softly as Carly Roche's (ChE '22) studied the reaction schematic in front of her. She loved the logic and precision of engineering, but another question tugged at her mind: How do I figure out what kind of job will let me use these skills in a way that feels meaningful to me?
Thai alumni network strengthens Lehigh’s global engineering ties
Lehigh’s Thai alumni, many of them engineers educated through the Royal Thai Scholars Program, are now driving research and innovation across Thailand’s leading scientific institutions.
Meet four Lehigh alumnae shaping the future of aerospace and space exploration
From advancing planetary defense and supporting deep-space missions to designing cutting-edge aircraft, these Lehigh alums—Julie Frehafer ’11, Jill Seebergh ’89, Rachel Sholder ’16 ’17G, and Tracy Becker ’10—are making their mark in aerospace and space exploration. Their paths reflect the power of curiosity, persistence, and interdisciplinary skills.
Remembering Geoffrey Andrews ’15: mechanical engineer, aerospace educator, aviator
The Lehigh Engineering community is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of alumnus and visiting lecturer Geoffrey Andrews ’15, who died in a plane crash on June 19, 2025, at age 30.