Welcome to Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Lafayette
Chemical engineers apply the natural sciences and mathematics towards creative problem solving and design with applications in fields such as energy, food, water, medicine, and manufacturing.
Students in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) at Lafayette benefit from an in-depth curriculum, small class sizes, and outstanding laboratory facilities. They have the opportunity to work side-by-side with faculty on collaborative research projects as well as to take advantage of a strong alumni community for mentoring and networking. Lafayette ChBE graduates are well-prepared, both technically and professionally, to succeed in industry jobs and graduate school throughout a wide range of fields. Alumni thrive in diverse fields from manufacturing and process engineering to pharmaceuticals and personal care products.
Lafayette’s four-year, ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering combines technical rigor with the intellectual breadth of a liberal arts education. Dedicated faculty and a comprehensive curriculum prepare graduates with essential technical, communication, teamwork, and social skills to adapt to diverse professional environments and evolving technological challenges.
My professors truly cared for me learning and wanted me to become the best chemical engineer I could. There are so many ways you can engage professionally and academically at Lafayette—I presented research at conferences, completed a senior thesis, and the faculty helped me get internships and a job at Merck where I really wanted to work.
The connections with my ChemE cohort really made the department feel special. I made incredible friends for life and was very proud to say I was part of the ChemE department. My relationships with my professors brought me a lot of encouragement and helped push me forward, especially my research advisor who helped shape the trajectory of my career.
I absolutely love the chemical engineering department at Lafayette, especially the small senior class size and tight-knit atmosphere. I was on the track team and the combination of engineering and track kept my life busy and entertaining while also giving me a large group of friends and allowing me to become very well-rounded.
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Lafayette College chemical engineering students took home top honors in the Regional Student Technical Presentation Competition (STPC) at the recent American…
Four Lafayette students earned second place in the undergraduate presentation category at the 27th Annual Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Symposium…