Messiah University Engineering

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Civil Engineering student Abi Cooney!

Abi had the opportunity to present the work she and her Clean Accessible Water Solutions Collaboratory team have accomplished at the PA Section American Water Works Association 2026 Fresh Ideas Poster Contest and was awarded 2nd place!

05/27/2026

Check out the latest update from the Collaboratory's Streamlining Wind Turbine Team to read about the group's most recent adventures and how we can be praying as they partner with WindAid in Peru: https://messiahcollaboratory.wordpress.com/2026/05/27/day-9-operation-zapatation/

We have a group traveling to South America! Our Streamlining Wind Turbines team will be installing and testing an energy monitoring system on wind turbines in Trujillo Peru. They will be leaving at the end of the week. You can follow their team on our blog: https://messiahcollaboratory.wordpress.com/. If you feel led to support their work financially, you can donate to the trip here: https://www.messiah.edu/collabsiteteams. Prayers are welcome!

05/23/2026

We're so proud of Mechanical Engineering graduate Caitlin Renner who was selected from the Class of 2026 to receive the Donald & Anna Zook Alumni Merit Award in recognition of her academic excellence, maturity of Christian faith and character, and contributions of service, leadership, and reconciliation.

It is a joy to see Caitlin honored for the incredible work she has completed during her time at Messiah and we admire her heart for service as she steps into her new Project Engineer role with Design Outreach, a faith-based nonprofit focused on alleviating global poverty.

05/22/2026

A few more moments from graduation day! 🎓✨

05/21/2026

We're so proud of the excellent work our students showcased at the 23rd Annual School of Science, Engineering and Health Symposium! Presentation topics included:

💦Improving Handpump Technology for Reliable Water Access
🌱Empowering Zambian Farmers: A Locally Produced Manual Seeder
👁Eye-Triggered Alarm for Late Stage ALS Patients
☀️Solar Controller for Senegalese Farmers
👨‍🦽Designing Freedom: A Locally Manufacturable Wheelchair for Sikalongo, Zambia

Thank you to all who traveled to campus in support of our students as they shared their impactful research!

05/21/2026

Emma Rice, Civil Engineering graduate from the Class of 2026, has accepted a job with Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP!

In her new role as a design engineer, Emma will be part of the Transportation - Bridge Group in the Baltimore office.

Emma shared, "Serving on the Collaboratory's bridge team has prepared me not only professionally by giving me an understanding of bridge engineering and construction, but also personally to handle both successes and challenges with grace and discipline."

Congratulations Emma, your grace and discipline are inspiring — we wish you all the best as you step into your career!

05/20/2026

Recent Mechanical Engineering grad Jed Davis is headed to Jacksonville, FL where he will be joining KLS Martin as an Individual Patient Solutions (IPS) Planning Engineer — where engineering meets life-changing medicine.

Jed wrote, "In this role, I will collaborate directly with surgeons to plan Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgical cases, designing patient-specific solutions for some of the most complex procedures in reconstructive surgery. My engineering education taught me more than technical skills — it taught me how to break down a complex problem and engineer a solution tailored to the individual. Through collaborative coursework and hands-on projects, I developed the ability to communicate solutions at a high level, a skill I’ll rely on every day working alongside surgical teams."

Congratulations Jed, we're excited for you and all that's in store as you begin your career!

05/18/2026

Sarah Gilbert completed her biomedical engineering degree with a minor in mechanical engineering and will be working as a Digital Strategy Engineer with Johnson Controls, where she’ll analyze data to help inform maintenance procedures for chiller systems.

Throughout her time at Messiah, Sarah was actively involved in the Stance Control Orthosis Collaboratory team, contributing to the development of technology to make knee-ankle-foot orthoses more reliable and affordable. The team is currently pursuing a patent for their design and Sarah shared that she is excited about the ways it will truly make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with limited mobility.

Another highlight for Sarah was the opportunity to travel with the Sikalongo Wheelchair Collaboratory team to Zambia and make meaningful contributions to the community through the development of a wheelchair uniquely designed with the ability to be locally manufactured. Reflecting on her academic journey, Sarah noted that Messiah’s Engineering program has prepared her with the tools to think through new challenges and adapt to unfamiliar environments, helping her to grow both technically and personally.

Congratulations Sarah! We're so thankful for all your contributions to our department and wish you the best as you begin your career at Johnson Controls.

05/17/2026

Up next in our highlight series we have Josiah Lamberton!

Josiah just graduated with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and plans to work in the medical device industry as a product development or R&D engineer. Josiah shared, "Messiah Engineering highly prepared me for the workforce through project-based classes with realistic deliverables and timelines, and through the Collaboratory's focus on client-oriented service".

Congratulations Josiah! Many thanks to you and all the Class of 2026 engineering students who took the time to share their reflections and future plans!

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Gabe Coakley on graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and beginning his career as a Project Engineer at Faber Burner Company!

In his new role, Gabe will contribute to a wide range of projects including SolidWorks fluid simulations, quality inspection, design, and supporting the progress of large scale projects.

Reflecting on his experience, Gabe shared how the Collaboratory helped prepare him for his engineering career:

"I thought the Collaboratory did a great job helping to prepare me for future work by letting me experience how to lead projects, different types of work from design to testing, and prototyping."

Gabe, we are cheering for you and wish you all the best as you start your career!