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Article Olin Professors Paul Ruvolo and Caitrin Lynch pose for a group photo with Olin students.

Olin Takes Community-Centered Approach to Navigating AI

Artificial Intelligence brings both benefits and challenges across sectors, including higher education and engineering. As capabilities of AI continue to evolve at a rapid pace, Olin faculty are approaching the usage of AI in the same way they approach engineering challenges: by listening, thinking critically and learning together.

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Article A photo portrait of Jack-William Barotta, Assistant Professor of Applied Math

NEWS: Welcome Jack-William Barotta, Assistant Professor of Applied Math

Jack-William Barotta has joined the Olin faculty as an assistant professor of applied math. He previously completed his Ph.D. in Fluids and Thermal Sciences from Brown University, where he taught courses on fluid mechanics, art fluids engineering, and dynamics.

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Article Olin College of Engineering students are seen designing projects for Mechanical Prototyping (MechProto).

NEWS: Olin Earns Top Marks for Professors and Classroom Experience in Princeton Review’s 2027 Rankings

Olin College of Engineering is featured in The Princeton Review’s “The Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition.” This year, Olin improved its rankings in three categories: Professors Get High Marks, Best Classroom Experience and Best College Dorms.

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Article Cover of The State of Robotics in Africa

STORY: New Report Maps the Future of Robotics Across Africa

As robotics transforms industries around the world, a new report by the African Robotics Network (AfROB) is helping answer a fundamental question: What does the future of robotics look like in Africa?

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Article Photo portrait of Bill Norden.

Remembering William B. Norden: A Friend and Founder

Remembering William B. Norden, founding member and former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Olin College of Engineering.

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Article Makerspace Institute participants pose for a group photo in one of the Shop spaces at Olin College.

STORY: Inside the Olin Makerspace Institute: Sharing the "Olin Way" with Global Educators

This summer, the Olin Shop team crossed an exciting new milestone: Hosting 25 educators from around the world for our very first Olin Makerspace Institute.

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Article A portrait of Yoi Tanaka

NEWS: Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Appoints Yoi Tanaka as Chief Student Enrollment and Engagement Officer to Nurture Seamless Student Journey

Franklin W Olin College of Engineering today announces the appointment of Yoi Tanaka as its inaugural Chief Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Officer.

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Article A student in Olin's Biomedical Device Design course is pictured using a caliper to measure a prototype medical device.

STORY: “Biomedical Device Design” Course Teaches Little-Known Industry Skillset

At Olin College, a new take on a “Biomedical Device Design” course shifts focus from next-gen prosthetics or cutting-edge implants in favor of teaching students something just as critical: how to prove that a device is safe, effective, and thoughtfully engineered long before it reaches a patient.

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Article Olin College alums Ellie Ramos ’25 and Jacob Prisament ’25 pose with a Tutor Intelligence Robot

STORY: Built for Change: How Olin Prepared Two Alums for Roles at Tutor Intelligence

At America’s largest robot data factory, Olin College alums Ellie Ramos ’25 and Jacob Prisament ’25 are launching their careers while applying the same curiosity, initiative and adaptability that defined their undergraduate education as Oliners.

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Article BOW DataFest attendees pose for a group photo.

STORY: First-Year Oliners Win Awards at the 2026 BOW DataFest

Two Olin College teams—comprised entirely of first-year students—received awards for their work at the fourth annual BOW DataFest in April. Over 60 students from Babson, Olin and Wellesley (BOW) participated. 

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Article Microbial Diversity students conducting lab-based research

STORY: From Microbes to Markets: “Microbial Diversity” Course Explores Intersection of Science and Entrepreneurship

In Olin’s “Microbial Diversity” course, students spend an entire semester in the lab thinking through challenges like these by working with microbes that can degrade or convert unwanted compounds.

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Article A photo of Matthew D. Hill '06

STORY: Matthew D. Hill ’06 Endowed Scholarship Makes First Student Award

The first-ever recipient of the Matthew D. Hill ’06 Endowed Scholarship has been selected, marking an important milestone in expanding need-based and merit aid opportunities for Olin students.

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Article Students sit behind a table to showcase their BOW-ling project.

STORY: Creating Community: Products & Markets Students Test, Iterate and Host BOW-ling Event

Five Olin students in the Spring 2026 Products and Markets (P&M) course brought together the Babson, Olin and Wellesley (BOW) communities. Their efforts later earned them an invitation to WeStart at Wellesley, where they received the Kindness with a KPI Award.

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Article A group photo of OCTAL team members standing with their firefighting drone

STORY: Team of Olin Students Builds 14-Foot, Flying, Fire-Fighting Robot

A group of Oliners put their engineering skills and passion for positive change to work by building a 14-foot, eight-armed autonomous drone called OCTAL designed to extinguish wildfires before they grow out of control.

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Article The PIEoneer Awards 2026: Partnership of the year Finalist

STORY: Olin College and Kyiv School of Economics are shortlisted for PIEoneer Awards Partnership of the Year

Olin College of Engineering and Kyiv School of Economics have been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2026 PIEoneer Awards Partnership of the Year.

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Article Olin students are pictured working on an AHS course project.

STORY: New “CLIP” Course Makes Independent Study More Accessible

“Cohort Learning in Parallel” (CLIP) is a new experimental course at Olin that is working to make independent study more accessible, connected, and sustainable for students and faculty alike.

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