Advancing whale research with drone technology
Meet a Future Maker: Lehigh engineer Chris Zadra '16 '17G is part of a critical mission to protect the giants of the ocean from environmental and human threats
Mayer ’93G ’95 PhD named CTO at Zions Bancorporation
Industrial engineering alumna Margaret Mayer ’93G ’95 PhD has been named chief technology officer at Zions Bancorporation, effective Oct. 17, 2023, according to a press release.
Borzok ’94 takes bridge services management role Michael Baker International
Civil engineering alum Michael Borzok ’94 has been named Western Region Operations Manager - Bridge at engineering and consulting firm Michael Baker International, according to a press release.
Curran ’90 ’92G appointed president of Ocean Insight
Mechanical engineering alum Richard Curran ’90 ’92G has been appointed as president of photonics company Ocean Insight, according to a press release.
Curran has held executive leadership positions in multiple industries, including serving as president of Perma Pure (humidity-control systems) and AAI (safety-alert systems), and has experience in operations and safety, industrial controls, and manufacturing.
Hardenbergh ’11 takes executive post at Intech
Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) alum Katherine Hardenbergh ’11 has been appointed senior vice president and director of research for quantitative asset management firm Intech, according to a press release.
In memoriam: Martin C. Faga ’63 ’64G
Lehigh alumnus Martin C. Faga ’63 ’64G passed away on Oct. 19, 2023, due to heart failure, surrounded by his family. He was 82 years old.
Faga received master and bachelor of science degrees in electrical engineering from Lehigh University in 1964 and 1963, and proceeded to build to a successful career in the defense and aerospace industry. He also served as a longtime member of the Rossin College Dean's Advisory Council.
In Memoriam: John Nazemetz '73 '78 PhD
ISE alum was a long-time faculty member at Oklahoma State University
Everyday is a reunion
The annual University reunion weekend celebration brings out the best of Lehigh spirit through engaging events and endless ways for alumni to relive their glory days. Alumni from years past along with newly inducted grads attended the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering reception to meet and mingle with fellow alums and faculty alike.
Ocker '19 and Hasanova ‘21: Where passion meets possibility
Can I have a career focused on something I am personally passionate about? This is a common question amongst many students who are avidly navigating the major declaration waters, trying to decide on a lifelong profession.
Zadra '16 '17G develops drone-based tagging system for whales
A team including Lehigh Engineering alum Chris Zadra '16 '17G successfully deployed suction cup data-tags on blue and fin whales in the Gulf of California using a drone (UAV), according to a press release from Ocean Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting whales and their environment.