November 06, 2024
Hayden Smith, left, and Kyle Stoller, both seniors majoring in mechanical engineering at Trine University, pour molten iron into carved pumpkins and other gourds leftover from Halloween in the university’s Foundry Lab on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Darryl Webber, Ph.D., professor and chair in the Wade Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, said the moisture inside the gourds prevents them from instantly burning.
Photo by Dean Orewiler
When their son Parker received his diploma from Trine University President Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D., at this year’s May Commencement, it was a full-circle moment for Stephen and Brooke Pelletier.
Golfers and sponsors at Trine University’s 36th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Outing contributed a record amount for student scholarships, raising $115,000 at the Aug. 7 event.
It may sound like all fun and games, but two Trine University faculty members gave academic presentations during North America’s largest board gaming convention.