Director of Engineering Studies and Associate Teaching Professor in Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Science Center Machinist
Data Science & Enviromental Science Major
Favorite Things To Do in The We-Lab:: Drill Press, Band Saw, & Belt Sander!
Astrophysics Major
Favorite Things To Do in The We-Lab: Soldering, Laser Cutting, & Designing!
Computer Science Major
Favorite Things To Do in The We-Lab: Soldering & 3D Printing!
Media Arts and Science & Education Major
Favorite Things To Do in The We-Lab: Soldering & Laser Cutting!
Studio Arts Major
Favorite Things To Do in The We-Lab: Building with Legos!
Prospective Computer Science & Chemistry Major
Most Excited to Learn About: 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, & Drill Press!
Prospective Math & Physics Major
Most Excited to Learn About: 3D Printing & Laser Cutting!
We-Lab Tech
Physics Major
Olin Engineering Certificate
We-Lab Tech
Biochemistry and Africana Studies Double Major
Fall '25 pursuing Masters degree in Chemical Engineering at University of Delaware
We-Lab Tech
Neuroscience Major
Olin Engineering Certificate
Fall '23 pursuing PhD in Electrical Engineering at Washington University
We-Lab Tech
Data Science and Urban Studies Major
We-Lab Tech
Architecture Major
coming soon; email Amy to speed the process
1958-2025
Science Center Machinist from 2013-2025
Learn more about Larry:
May 2021: A Chance Encounter in a Convenience Store Led Wellesley Machinist Larry Knowles to a Lifelong Career, Wellesley College News
July 2025: In Memoriam: Lawrence “Larry” Knowles, Wellesley College Magazine
February 2025: Lawrence Knowles Obituary, legacy.com