Events: Rachel Rosenkrantz Lecture (11-17-2021)

Rachel Rosenkrantz Guest Lecture: Innovation in Guitar-Making

Rachel Rosenkrantz Lecture Flyer

Guitar-maker Rachel Rosenkrantz , gave a lecture and demonstration at WPI on Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at 6:30pm in the Higgins House Great Hall . Rachel uses unique and sustainable materials in her guitars including beehives, mushrooms, and other materials. This one-of-a-kind event was organized by WPI's Electric Guitar Innovation Lab (EGIL) with the generous support of a grant from the Women's Impact Network (WIN).

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Special Guest Performer

Ryan Rooney


guitar demonstrations performed by Ryan Rooney .

Event Photos

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Event Personnel

V.J. Manzo, Founding Director and PI of the Electric Guitar Innovation Lab; event director
Imogen Barnes, WPI undergraduate student; event planning, technical setup, and artwork
Rebecca Callaway, WPI graduate student; event planning, technical setup
Leagsaidh Collis, WPI undergraduate student; event planning, and technical setup
Darcy Milligan, WPI undergraduate student; event planning, and technical setup
Robbie Oleynick, WPI undergraduate student; event planning, technical setup, and live sound
Allie Rozear, WPI undergraduate student; event planning, and technical setup