Exploring Easton’s Post-Industrial Landscape

Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 group (Christa Martinez, Elena Niemi, and Darrell Washington) Date: Spring 2013 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Project Links: Memo and Video Abstract: This project’s main research question was: How can we connect the Lafayette community and Easton community through post industrial spaces?  Specifically, the project examined the lack of  unity between the Lafayette …

More

Solar Charger for Portable Electronics

Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 group (Nicole Catino, Daniel Ladd, Emerald Lagow, and Cody Zaccagnino) Date: Spring 2013 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Project Links: Memo and Images [Quad set-up, wiring, electrical set-up] Abstract: Initially a continuation of the solar powered electric vehicle charging project from last year, our project evolved into a development of a solar charging …

More

Green Roof Implementation Study

Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 group (Emanuel Gurara, Alex Huntowski, Aleksander Kopera) Date: Spring 2013 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Project Links: Memo Abstract: This project has two research questions/goals: What is the best Green roof design for the new Williams Arts Center building being constructed in downtown Easton and what is the best way to communicate our …

More

Study Abroad Pre-workshop for Engineers

Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 group (Caroline Goss and Perry Schiff) Date: Spring 2013 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Project Links: Memo Abstract: The main goal of this Senior Capstone Final Project was to find a method to better integrate the Study Abroad experience of the Bachelor of Science Engineering students with the remainder of their education at …

More

Engineering and Entrepreneurship: A Minor and Course of Study

Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 group (Michael Gadigian, Christopher Schellens, and Colin Tofel) Date: Spring 2013 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Project Links: Memo Abstract: Working in close coordination with the proposed Center for Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership (IDEAL Center), the project develops an entrepreneurship minor at Lafayette College. The minor is proposed for students of all …

More

Digital Computing and the NYSE: An Interdisciplinary Study

Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 group (Xuan Chen, Rahman Rahim, Arun Venkataswaran) Date: Spring 2013 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Project Links: Memo Abstract: This project’s research question is: Stock exchanges have been influenced by particular historical, economic, and legislative contexts over the past several decades. Considering those primary contexts, our projects asks: what is the relationship between …

More

Brain-Computer Interface Technology: An Interdisciplinary Study

Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 group (Sam Burd and Terrin Kalian) Date: Spring 2013 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Project Links: Memo and Website Abstract: The website we produced discusses different uses of brain-computer interface technology and why it has the potential to become an important, yet controversial innovation. The goal of the website is to provide unbiased …

More

3d Printing/Additive Manufacturing: An Interdisciplinary Study

Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 group (Nick Hepp and Ryan McVeigh) Date: Spring 2013 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Project Links: Memo and Website Abstract:  We live in an era of technological development that is fueled by widespread communication, and the ease of data transfer. The Internet and wireless communication networks have made it possible for collaboration unseen …

More

Development Engineering short course

Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 group (Kelsey Lantz and Kristin Tuttle) Date: Spring 2013 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Project Links: Memo and Proposed Syllabus Abstract: This project’s main research question was: How can we effectively prepare Lafayette College students to tackle engineering problems in developing communities? We decided to cater a new course curriculum to a three-week …

More

LaFarm-to-Dining Integrated Data Management System

  Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 451 group (Annie Mikol, Nicole Alrassi, Moussa Sarr) Date: Spring 2013 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Project Links: Memo Abstract: Our team created an integrated data management system for the use of garden harvest planning and procurement to facilitate the connection between dinning services and garden management staff at Lafayette College.  By examining the …

More