engineering

SciFest 2025 Recap: NASA engineer Moogega Cooper, Science Day, Maker Faire, and more

Randolph College’s 2025 Science Festival ran from March 27-30.... READ MORE >>

Serious about science: Students enjoy newly opened lab spaces in the midst of the Martin Science renovation

Students work in one of Martin Science Building's newly reopened labs.

Through careful planning, students were able to use parts of Martin Science Building this fall while Phase One renovation work was being completed.... READ MORE >>

New robotics lab emphasizes collaboration and engagement

A student works with circuits during a robotics and mechatronics engineering course.

The lab includes a machine shop, teaching lab, faculty research lab, and offices. ... READ MORE >>

Randolph holds ribbon cutting for new robotics lab

Professor Jonathan Skelton looks on as a robotic arm cuts a yellow ribbon for an event to officially open Randolph's new robotics lab. A group of people watch through a window, smiling and taking photos.

A robotic arm performed the ribbon-cutting honors during a special ceremony.... READ MORE >>

New faculty Q&A: Siavash Sattar

Portrait photo of professor Siavash Sittar outside on front campus

Robotics and mechatronics engineering professor Siavash Sattar arrived at Randolph ready to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in what he calls a dynamic discipline. ... READ MORE >>

Randolph receives Go Virginia funding for new major

A female student programs a robotic arm using a laptop.

When Randolph’s new robotics and mechatronics engineering program launches this coming semester, it will play an important role in Virginia’s economic growth.... READ MORE >>

Robotics and mechatronics major in high demand with students

The new major starts this fall. ... READ MORE >>

Randolph announces new academic programs

Some of the programs, including computer science, marine science, and criminal justice/criminology, will be introduced for fall 2023. ... READ MORE >>

Peter Sheldon wins national Society of Physics Students award

Physics professor Peter Sheldon gives a demonstration for the Physics Phun event during WildCat Weekend

Last week, he was named the Society of Physics Students’ Outstanding Chapter Advisor for 2022-23.... READ MORE >>

Summer research project investigating navigation with smartphone sensors

It all started with roller coasters. ... READ MORE >>