Student-athlete pairs his love for equestrian with engineering to study pro riders’ success
Junior John Hutchinson is enjoying a breakout season as one of two male riders in Liberty University’s equestrian program. He won the Intermediate Fences and Open Flat divisions at an IHSA Hunt Seat Region 4 show on Feb. 4…
Engineering camp introduces youth to basic electronics, strengthens STEM skills
Around 40 middle school and 20 high school students attended the Liberty University School of Engineering’s first summer camp this month, which covered basics of computer programming, electronics, engineering, and product design. “We’re teaching them three main things —…
The sky’s the limit for Liberty University Rocketry team at premier international competition in New Mexico
What do you get when you combine the creative minds of rocket scientists with a fervent desire to compete with excellence to bring glory to God? A high-flying project of astronomical proportions. The Liberty University Rocketry team, one of a…
Creationeering Conference promotes graduate students’ research in variety of engineering fields
Liberty University’s School of Engineering held its second Graduate Student Creationeering Conference on June 20 at the Center for Engineering Research & Education (CERE), with Research Professor Emeritus Dr. John Baumgartner delivering the keynote speech. After launching in 2020, LUSE’s…
Formula SAE team showcases fully built combustion engine car at competition in Michigan
The Liberty University School of Engineering‘s Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) team was ranked the second highest in suspension in its first year to compete at Formula SAE Michigan, held May 17-20 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn,…
Engineering student first from Liberty to receive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
Ryan Airesman, who will graduate in May with a B.S. in Computer Engineering, recently became the first Liberty University recipient of a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation. The grant will award him nearly $150,000 to cover…
School of Engineering hosts national Human Powered Vehicle Challenge
After three years of being held remotely, the Liberty University School of Engineering helped revive the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Human Powered Vehicle Challenge national competition in-person last weekend, hosting 12 teams from colleges in Indiana, Wisconsin,…
Students pitch original, innovative products at ‘Shark-Tank’-style Create Fest event
Stimulating collaboration between students from various degree programs at Liberty University was a driving inspiration behind Create Fest, an entrepreneurial pitch competition similar to TV’s “Shark Tank” March 31 at the School of Business’ Towns Auditorium. Five finalists were…
Scholars share evidence of biblical Flood, call event relevant to this generation
Liberty University students were offered scientific evidence of the biblical account of the Genesis Flood — and a clear presentation of the Gospel and warning of Christ’s imminent return — from three renowned creationist scholars during Friday’s Convocation in the…
School of Engineering engages creative minds from area schools on first Engineering Day
To help celebrate National Engineers Week, Feb. 19-25, Liberty University’s School of Engineering welcomed nearly 200 students from public and private high schools and middle schools in the City of Lynchburg as well as Amherst, Bedford, and Campbell counties…