In the Media

In this episode of Far and Widener, Widener University alumnus John Barry ’02 discusses how his engineering education helped shape his leadership approach and entrepreneurial career in HR technology. He reflects on building companies from the ground up, including launching his first business from his dorm room, and shares insights on how data, benchmarking, and artificial intelligence are transforming human resources.

Now co-founder and co-CEO of HRBench, Barry helps organizations use people analytics to make smarter workforce decisions. He also talks about his ongoing connection to Widener, including his service on the university’s Board of Trustees.

In this article, Ria Mazumder, associate teaching professor in biomedical engineering, and Meghan Klems, associate teaching professor of chemistry, share upcoming STEM summer camps led by Widener faculty and students for Chester youth. These camps will be held throughout the summer at the Chester Cultural Arts & Technology Center, the Eddystone Lighthouse Academy, and the Chester Charter Scholars Academy.

This article, authored by Associate Professor Babak Eslami, chair of mechanical engineering, offers insight into current developments in additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing. 

Registration is now open for the School of Engineering's upcoming summer camp for high school students June 22-25. 

Associate Professor Kimberlee Zamora, chair of construction management, is the featured guest on this episode of the Hard Hat Chick Chat podcast. Zamora shares about her career pathway in the construction industry, as well as her thoughts on leadership, mentorship and creating opportunities for women in the construction field. 

Dean of the School of Engineering Pamela McCauley is featured in this segment as she heads to Washington, D.C. today to advocate for the advancement of women in STEM fields.

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Civil engineering major Jocelin Mayorga '28 has been selected as a recipient of the WTS Philadelphia Primera Foundation Scholarship and is featured in this Q&A. This scholarship, awarded by WTS Philadelphia, recognizes students for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to advancing the future of transportation. 

Biomedical Engineering student Kamryn Purpura '27 authored this article following her experience working with area high school students at the School of Engineering's mini-camp for high school girls. Before coming to Widener, Purpura attended the camp herself and has since served as a volunteer each year running the biomaterials lab session. 

Widener's construction management program is featured in this member spotlight. Associate Professor Kimberlee Zamora, chair of construction management, shares the skills that students learn in the program to prepare them for the field. 

This Q&A features Associate Professor Kimberlee Zamora, chair of construction management, as a spotlight on women in the construction industry. Zamora shares about what drew her to the construction industry, why it's important for women in the field to be uplifted and how the field can attract more women to the construction workforce. 

Engineering faculty, students, and alumni hosted a mini camp in Kirkbride Hall for high school girls. The camp, hosted in partnership between Widener engineering and the Philadelphia section of the Society of Women Engineers, featured hands-on labs and activities designed to introduce students to the different STEM fields and possible careers. 

School of Engineering graduate Kayla Nelson '19 is the featured guest on this podcast episode from the Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Nelson shares about her work, time at Widener and more. 

Widener engineering students Ally Meyers '26, Andrew Langenau '26, Cooper Eckert '26, Luke Keegan '26 and Alex Avila '26 have received grant funding from ASTM International to support their project "Design and Development of a Biomimetic Robotic Fish for Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring."

Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering Ron Mersky offers insight into waste disposal and recycling. 

Widener served as a designated testing site for water samples as part of the Stroud Water Research Center's Fall Salt Snapshot. Chemistry and chemical engineering dual major David Young '27 is quoted about his experience with sample collection and testing. 

Ronald Kerins Jr., adjunct faculty member in the School of Engineering and member of the construction management program industrial advisory board, has been inducted into the Construction Management Association of America College of Fellows.

Civil engineering student Emma Miernicki '27 is a 2025-2026 student ambassador for the American Society of Civil Engineers. 

Electrical engineering student Sam McHugh is featured here for her summer internship with the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Emeritus Professor Ron Mersky offers expert insight into municipal waste disposal in relation to issues facing the Tonitown landfill in Arkansas. 

Pamela McCauley, dean of the School of Engineering, was a panelist at the fifth annual MIT Free Speech Alliance Debate. The debate focused on gender equality in STEM and featured a lively discussion and respectful disagreements between supporting and opposing teams.

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