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Celebrating the work of scholars-in-training

Lehigh University — 2008-05-08T00:00:00-05:00

A new publication highlights the breadth and excellence of research by Lehigh's graduate students.

Navigating Lehigh's entrepreneurial infrastructure

Lehigh University — 2008-05-07T00:00:00-05:00

New Web site bridges curriculum, research and community partnerships.

Arsenic-removing material wins U.S. patent and moves into marketplace

Lehigh University — 2008-05-06T00:00:00-05:00

ArsenX^np consists of ferric-oxide (iron) nanoparticles dispersed by an anion exchanger throughout a polymer-based bead.

Promoting a �culture of research�

Lehigh University — 2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Sean Kessler '08 was awarded first place in the David and Lorraine Freed Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 16.

Water to row, water to purify, water to study

Lehigh University — 2008-05-01T00:00:00-05:00

Phil Bresnahan's college sport, his current student research, and his future field of study all revolve around water.

Honors Convocation applauds the �brightest of the bright�

Lehigh University — 2008-05-01T00:00:00-05:00

Associate soccer coach praises students' efforts and encourages them to pursue their passions.

Ceremony honors exemplary students

Lehigh University — 2008-04-29T00:00:00-05:00

Awards were given to undergraduates and graduates who demonstrate leadership, character and volunteerism, while achieving academic success.

The living legacy of Peter C. Rossin

Lehigh University — 2008-04-24T00:00:00-05:00

Event honored engineering students and professors who demonstrate the spirit of departed alumnus.

Bethlehem, Pa.: A great place to �live and launch�

Lehigh University — 2008-04-22T00:00:00-05:00

Fortune Small Business magazine recognized Lehigh for helping Bethlehem become a national destination for entrepreneurs and business development.

Expert in �Better, Faster� named ISE department chair

Lehigh University — 2008-04-21T00:00:00-05:00

The appointment of Tamás Terlaky takes effect Aug. 11.

Engineering: A team endeavor

Lehigh University — 2008-04-19T00:00:00-05:00

Area middle-school girls recently visited Lehigh for CHOICES, a program jointly sponsored by Lehigh Engineering and the Society of Women Engineers.

Developing remote technology to benefit remote parts of Peru

Lehigh University — 2008-04-18T00:00:00-05:00

Five Lehigh students are creating wireless technology for Pro Mujer Peru, a highly regarded microfinance institution.

Bridging the �green� LED gap to provide greener lighting

Lehigh University — 2008-04-11T00:00:00-05:00

Nelson Tansu and Volkmar Dierolf recently received a grant to study methods of improving the efficiency of white LEDs.

Nano-cleanup company cited for collaboration

Lehigh University — 2008-04-08T00:00:00-05:00

Wei-xian Zhang, associate professor, and Lehigh's tech-transfer office earn kudos from international technology management organization.

Graduate students recognized for excellence in polymer colloid research

Lehigh University — 2008-04-07T00:00:00-05:00

Megan B. Casey, Jinmo Hong and Lisa M. Spagnola received awards last month.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Lehigh's education and engineering colleges among America's best

Lehigh University — 2008-03-28T00:00:00-05:00

The College of Education is No. 40 and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering placed No. 42 in the magazine's graduate school rankings.

Buried treasure: Proceed with caution

Lehigh University — 2008-03-25T00:00:00-05:00

Methane hydrates could dramatically boost the world's energy stores, says professor, but they must be harvested with the utmost of care.

New York Times writer recalls his 30 years of covering technology

Lehigh University — 2008-03-21T00:00:00-05:00

John Markoff discussed the link between the 1960s counterculture and the evolution of the personal computer.

An icy plunge to understand importance of sustainable living

Lehigh University — 2008-03-03T00:00:00-05:00

Alan Alex '98 has been selected to attend what may be the world's coolest leadership training program.

Reaching the community with intelligent tutoring

Lehigh University — 2008-02-27T00:00:00-05:00

Glenn Blank oversees two grants that encourage area middle and high school students to pursue IT careers.

Casey tours Lehigh research centers

Lehigh University — 2008-02-25T00:00:00-05:00

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. got a first-hand look at Lehigh's research efforts in areas ranging from nanotechnology to large structures.

An interest in glass spans cultures, schools

Lehigh University — 2008-02-14T00:00:00-05:00

The molecules in glass are arranged randomly, but nothing was left to chance recently at an international meeting of young glass scientists.

Books abound in Bethlehem

Lehigh University — 2008-02-12T00:00:00-05:00

The Bethlehem and Lehigh communities unite in a book drive that sent 7,000 books to the Philippines.

ERC's Sarunac makes presentations at European energy-related conferences

Lehigh University — 2008-02-07T00:00:00-05:00

He recently spoke at two conferences devoted to emissions monitoring and to cleaner, more efficient use of coal.

Awards honor students' entrepreneurial accomplishments

Lehigh University — 2008-02-05T00:00:00-05:00

The next generation of Lehigh entrepreneurs is finding success early in its careers.

History Channel explores world without humans

Lehigh University — 2008-01-23T00:00:00-05:00

Three Lehigh professors were interviewed for the two-hour show that debuted Jan. 21 and aired again on Feb. 2 at 5 p.m.

Mundhenk and Smith to serve as ombudspersons

Lehigh University — 2008-01-18T00:00:00-05:00

The services offered by the Office of the Ombudpersons are available free to all Lehigh faculty, staff and students.

ATLSS founder John Fisher receives 2007 Beedle Award

Lehigh University — 2007-12-20T00:00:00-05:00

A professor emeritus of civil engineering, Fisher was cited for his innovative research in structural engineering.

A semantic boost for Web users

Lehigh University — 2007-12-14T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh's Jeff Heflin is part of an international effort to improve the “Semantic Web” by integrating ontologies.

Keeler '09 grabs top honors in Thalheimer Student Entrepreneurship Competition

Lehigh University — 2007-12-11T00:00:00-05:00

Previous grand prize winners have launched successful business ventures throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Langer discusses importance of risk-taking in the life of an inventor

Lehigh University — 2007-12-04T00:00:00-05:00

He directs the world's largest biomedical engineering lab, the Langer Lab at MIT.

Amelio '79 to address Class of 2008 at Lehigh's 140th commencement

Lehigh University — 2007-11-29T00:00:00-05:00

The alum, who builds schools in Cambodia while running the computer giant Lenovo, will be May's commencement speaker.

Ooi garners international honor and an NSF contract

Lehigh University — 2007-11-27T00:00:00-05:00

He was recently named a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and three-year NSF grant.

National recognition of KIZ partnership

Lehigh University — 2007-11-19T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh earns nod from the University Economic Development Association for its role in the success of the Southside Bethlehem KIZ.

Ann Murtlow '82 illuminates difficulties to adopting alternative energy

Lehigh University — 2007-11-06T00:00:00-05:00

The president and CEO of Indianapolis Power and Light Company explained how her company is addressing the growing need for alternative energy.

�You are all winners in our book�

Lehigh University — 2007-11-05T00:00:00-05:00

“Little Ben” was one of just four driverless cars to complete the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge in six hours.

Experts confront energy needs from many academic angles

Lehigh University — 2007-11-05T00:00:00-05:00

Preeminent researchers discussed potential technologies and policy changes that could lead to sustainable energy use.

Ed Levy: �We will have to build more nuclear-power plants�

Lehigh University — 2007-11-02T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh's Energy Research director told an audience at a two-day energy workshop that every electrical generating option will be needed.

Hecht: Free market is �powerful tool� in search for cleaner fuel

Lehigh University — 2007-11-01T00:00:00-05:00

While affirming the need to curb global carbon-dioxide emissions, Bill Hecht '64 cautioned against expecting a sharp decrease in the near future.

Conference focuses on cross-disciplinary approach to sustainable energy

Lehigh University — 2007-10-31T00:00:00-05:00

More than 180 Lehigh faculty, students and experts from all over the U.S. gathered in Iacocca Hall Wednesday, the first day of the conference.

Wachs chosen to receive Olah Award

Lehigh University — 2007-10-30T00:00:00-05:00

He was cited for contributions over the past 30 years to the field of catalysis.

Students handle stress of national competition

Lehigh University — 2007-10-29T00:00:00-05:00

A team of engineering students win the Big Beam Contest with an innovative design.

Yujie Ding receives coveted optics honor

Lehigh University — 2007-10-29T00:00:00-05:00

He has gained world renown in the past 10 years for his research into terahertz radiation.

Cultivating an entrepreneurial ecosystem

Lehigh University — 2007-10-25T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh looks to build a new model for entrepreneurial education that spans all corners of human thought and creativity.

Extreme Entrepreneurs visit Lehigh

Lehigh University — 2007-10-18T00:00:00-05:00

The collegiate tour features young, successful entrepreneurs looking to tell their stories.

Rugby player honored for engineering work

Lehigh University — 2007-10-05T00:00:00-05:00

Emily Szabo '08 was one of 10 students to receive the Donald F. Mildred Topp Othmer National Scholarship Award.

A �sub-nanoscale� leap in reactivity

Lehigh University — 2007-09-30T00:00:00-05:00

Israel Wachs has achieved greater reactivity with tungsten oxide attached to 1-nm particles of titania.

Sarunac helps fuel international coal conference

Lehigh University — 2007-09-28T00:00:00-05:00

Once again, an energy researcher from Lehigh played a lead role at a major international coal conference.

Olsen tells tales of outer space

Lehigh University — 2007-09-25T00:00:00-05:00

The successful businessman-turned-astronaut recently shared his experiences at the Rauch Business Center.

NSF, DARPA see the light on Lehigh's wide bandgap semiconductor research

Lehigh University — 2007-09-24T00:00:00-05:00

A group of Lehigh professors recently secured highly competitive grants to fund their work.

Private space traveler to share his experiences

Lehigh University — 2007-09-16T00:00:00-05:00

Greg Olsen's talk, “My Space Voyage,” will be held Thursday, Sept. 20.

Sause earns major award for bridge girder research

Lehigh University — 2007-09-16T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh's ATLSS team tested and evaluated the shear behavior of corrugated web girders, leading to the development of safe design guidelines.

Daniel E. Smith Jr. '71 named Chairman of Board of Trustees at Lehigh

Lehigh University — 2007-09-10T00:00:00-05:00

William F. Hecht '64 and Dennis E. Singleton III '66 will serve as the board's co-vice chairs.

Bill Amelio '79, CEO of Lenovo: To whom much is given, much is expected

Lehigh University — 2007-09-05T00:00:00-05:00

The first in a series of 10 profiles of Lehigh family members who embody the ideals of the inauguration theme: "Creative Thinking, Common Purpose."

Koch wins IEEE's 2008 Sumner Award

Lehigh University — 2007-09-04T00:00:00-05:00

Criteria for the award include contributions to research, development and application of communications technology.

�Little Ben� shows big promise

Lehigh University — 2007-09-04T00:00:00-05:00

The driverless car continues to advance in a competition to become a ground-combat vehicle for the U.S. military.

Lehigh University places 31st in annual U.S. News & World Report ranking

Lehigh University — 2007-08-22T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh moved up two places in this year's ranking.

Jain's �jellyfish� model earns Otto Schott Research Award

Lehigh University — 2007-07-18T00:00:00-05:00

The 25,000-Euro award, given once every two years, is the world's most valuable prize for glass research.

Where Business and Technology Intersect

Lehigh University — 2007-07-11T00:00:00-05:00

With a focus on the supply chain, the College of Business and Economics introduces its third “integration” case study.

Lehigh's IMI helps create a streaming-video web class about glass

Lehigh University — 2007-06-28T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh joined with five other U.S. colleges to offer a web-based course called Characterization and Structure of Glass.

SenGupta honored for third time in 2007

Lehigh University — 2007-06-26T00:00:00-05:00

He was recently elected a Fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Lehigh Engineering faculty promotions

Lehigh University — 2007-06-07T00:00:00-05:00

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Ph.D. student wins two prestigious awards

Lehigh University — 2007-06-05T00:00:00-05:00

Yang Wang received one award from the Chinese government and the other from SPIE.

Kothare wins 2007 Outstanding Young Researcher Award

Lehigh University — 2007-05-29T00:00:00-05:00

He was recognized for contributions to the literature of chemical engineering computing and systems technology.

Bleris '06G continues groundbreaking work with biocomputers

Lehigh University — 2007-05-29T00:00:00-05:00

These devices can detect the activities of genes, the presence of a mutated gene and other activities occurring inside cells.

Launch-IT exposes area kids to computer science careers

Lehigh University — 2007-05-22T00:00:00-05:00

The goal of the three-year project is to attract minorities and women into IT professions.

Harmer to receive 2008 Sosman Award

Lehigh University — 2007-05-17T00:00:00-05:00

It's given annually to the person judged to have made the most significant contribution in ceramics.

Value chain symposium tackles globalization

Lehigh University — 2007-05-10T00:00:00-05:00

Well-known multinational companies exchanged ideas, explored opportunities to strengthen their supply chains.

A team of engineers from Lehigh and Penn tool up for a �driverless� car challenge

Lehigh University — 2007-05-10T00:00:00-05:00

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Chen gives �Engineers Australia� lecture series

Lehigh University — 2007-05-09T00:00:00-05:00

He called on engineers to come up with technical solutions to modern challenges.

Understanding earthquakes

Lehigh University — 2007-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

An experiment, involving Lehigh and two other universities, will help engineers build more earthquake-resistant structures.

Van Geertruyden is close to major kidney dialysis filter breakthrough

Lehigh University — 2007-04-26T00:00:00-05:00

The new ceramic filter could reduce by 30 minutes to an hour the time required for a dialysis treatment.

Nanotubes inch closer to electronic applications

Lehigh University — 2007-04-15T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh physicists' modeling expertise leads to important step toward large-scale integrated nanotube electronics.

Frangopol to receive coveted ASCE Award

Lehigh University — 2007-04-10T00:00:00-05:00

In May, he'll receive the 2007 Ernest E. Howard Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Grad students tops in region for catalysis research

Lehigh University — 2007-04-09T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh graduate students dominated poster contests at two recent regional catalysis meetings.

Lehigh's engineering graduate program moves ahead in the rankings

Lehigh University — 2007-03-30T00:00:00-05:00

The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science is No. 42 on the 2008 U.S. News “Best Graduate Schools” list.

Hwang makes military applications of MEMs possible

Lehigh University — 2007-03-29T00:00:00-05:00

James Hwang, along with colleagues, overcame two important roadblocks from the use of MEMS in military applications.

EPI cites graduate students for excellence in polymer colloid research

Lehigh University — 2007-03-27T00:00:00-05:00

Li Zhang, Lisa Spagnola and Megan Casey were honored at the EPI's annual review meeting.

Lopresti joins national experts in examining e-voting machines

Lehigh University — 2007-03-27T00:00:00-05:00

He'll work with Rebecca Mercuri as well as Princeton researchers to examine the controversial equipment.

The LEHI Story

Lehigh University — 2007-03-26T00:00:00-05:00

Engineering alums write Lehigh history online.

IPD: Lehigh's next generation of technical entrepreneurs

Lehigh University — 2007-03-23T00:00:00-05:00

A new College of Business and Economics Web site features an audio slideshow and four articles about Lehigh's innovative IPD program.

Schuster and Lehigh are at the forefront of nuclear fusion research

Lehigh University — 2007-03-19T00:00:00-05:00

Schuster recently received a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Designing 'cities in the sky'

Lehigh University — 2007-03-15T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh alum helps carry the legacy of visionary structural engineer Fazlur R. Khan.

Supply chain management program lauded as �a smart choice�

Lehigh University — 2007-03-14T00:00:00-05:00

Inbound Logistics recently chose Lehigh as one of 25 top schools for MBA seekers, professionals and distance learners.

Lehigh engineers help make driving safer for wheelchair users

Lehigh University — 2007-03-07T00:00:00-05:00

New modular system places handicapped operators in standard auto seats and stows their wheelchairs while they drive.

Engineering student research competition sets standard for university research event

Lehigh University — 2007-03-07T00:00:00-05:00

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EcoTech Marine Seeks IPD Partnership ... Again

Lehigh University — 2007-02-28T00:00:00-05:00

Once a successful student team, the brainpower behind EcoTech Marine returns to the program as corporate sponsors.

Molina strikes the proper balance

Lehigh University — 2007-02-27T00:00:00-05:00

An excellent student, Daniela Molina was also a 2006 first-team All-Patriot League striker for the women's soccer team

Fisher will receive prestigious OPAL Award

Lehigh University — 2007-02-27T00:00:00-05:00

He will collect the American Society of Civil Engineers' lifetime achievement award on April 25.

Shallow water yields deep research results

Lehigh University — 2007-02-26T00:00:00-05:00

Donald Rockwell's research team has developed imaging techniques to study flow patterns and vortices in shallow bodies of water.

KIZ program allows entrepreneurs to take �Next STEP�

Lehigh University — 2007-02-22T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh and Southside Bethlehem's KIZ program recently handed out their Next STEP Awards.

Alum Honored by Civil/Environmental Engineering Society

Lehigh University — 2007-02-10T00:00:00-05:00

Anthony Collins named as 2006 Lynn S. Beedle Award recipient

Arsenic-removal system wins NAE award

Lehigh University — 2007-02-02T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh team, led by Arup SenGupta, tackles a well water problem affecting millions in India and Bangladesh.

IPD Fair allows companies access to Lehigh's intellectual power

Lehigh University — 2007-01-29T00:00:00-05:00

Companies came to Lehigh with projects. They'll be matched with Lehigh IPD students equipped to perform them.

ATLSS: World leaders in earthquake engineering research

Lehigh University — 2007-01-25T00:00:00-05:00

In Taiwan, ATLSS researchers discussed new ways of building structures that can better survive earthquakes.

Munoz-Avila captures NSF CAREER award for �Digital Thinking�

Lehigh University — 2007-01-17T00:00:00-05:00

Hector Munoz-Avila's research explores whether computers can be taught to make decisions based upon “experience.”

Media Sciences inks gift to support undergraduate innovators and entrepreneurs

Lehigh University — 2007-01-05T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh alum and entrepreneur creates Undergraduate Engineer Entrepreneur Fund

Spring 2007 Fazlur Rahman Khan Lecture Series

Lehigh University — 2006-12-21T00:00:00-05:00

Honoring a legacy in structural engineering and architecture

El-Aasser recognized by American Chemical Society

Lehigh University — 2006-12-18T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh's provost has been named a fellow by the largest professional organization in the U.S. for chemists and chemical engineers.

Chaudhury elected Fellow of American Physical Society

Lehigh University — 2006-12-08T00:00:00-05:00

The international honor recognizes his pioneering research into adhesion and his ingenious experiments.

Research targets improved treatments for lung disease

Lehigh University — 2006-12-08T00:00:00-05:00

In Lehigh's Respiratory Biomechanics Laboratory, lab experiments and computer simulations are uncovering exciting new findings.

Materials World Network grant funds ferroelectric research

Lehigh University — 2006-11-16T00:00:00-05:00

The grant will help fund international internships for undergraduate students, and travel and research for graduate and post-doctoral students.

Logistics research center announces new associate director

Lehigh University — 2006-11-15T00:00:00-05:00

NSF CELDi research center promotes three-time Lehigh grad

Lehigh research fires up coal conference

Lehigh University — 2006-11-09T00:00:00-05:00

Energy researchers from Lehigh once again took the lead at a major international coal conference.

Renowned chemist compares, contrasts Franklin and Faraday

Lehigh University — 2006-11-02T00:00:00-05:00

Sir John Meurig Thomas spoke at Lehigh as part of the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science's Distinguished Lecture Series.

Lehigh's microscopy prowess recognized from Chicago to Japan

Lehigh University — 2006-10-26T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh researchers took center stage at two recent microscopy conferences that attracted leading scientists from around the world.

Living large in the nano world

Lehigh University — 2006-10-24T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh was the only school to receive National Science Foundation grants in all four categories.

Koel chosen to receive Olah Award

Lehigh University — 2006-10-24T00:00:00-05:00

The award recognizes outstanding research in hydrocarbon and petroleum chemistry.

Exploring new horizons

Lehigh University — 2006-10-20T00:00:00-05:00

Rob Guzzon's time at Lehigh has included pursuits ranging from conducting NASA research to reviving the glee club.

McHugh receives award for paper on polymers

Lehigh University — 2006-10-06T00:00:00-05:00

Bolle receives IEEE leadership award

Lehigh University — 2006-10-06T00:00:00-05:00

Research and collaboration are focus of bioimaging workshop

Lehigh University — 2006-09-26T00:00:00-05:00

More than 90 researchers from top U.S. universities and research institutes will gather at Lehigh Sept. 28-29 for a workshop on bioimaging.

Brian Davison captures 2006 NSF CAREER Award

Lehigh University — 2006-09-08T00:00:00-05:00

Judging a Web site by the company it keeps

RCEAS Hosts Two Lectures from Sir John Thomas

Lehigh University — 2006-09-07T00:00:00-05:00

College Distinguished Lecture Series on October 17, 18

Dan Frangopol Appointed to Khan Chair

Lehigh University — 2006-08-31T00:00:00-05:00

Engineering for the life cycle

Undergraduate Research Symposium Highlights Depth of Lehigh Student Endeavors

Lehigh University — 2006-08-31T00:00:00-05:00

Student researchers reflect Lehigh's integration of teaching and research

Developing composites for lighter, stronger ships

Lehigh University — 2006-08-31T00:00:00-05:00

Web spam's worst enemy

Lehigh University — 2006-06-20T00:00:00-05:00

Professor Brian Davison and doctoral candidate Baoning Wu devised an algorithm to weed out cloaked web sites.

Dimas, Wang continue exciting research in semiconductor photonics

Lehigh University — 2006-06-15T00:00:00-05:00

The researchers are forming a student group to promote networking, technical discussions and lectures on optics topics.

Simens '06 says her Lehigh experience was the best

Lehigh University — 2006-06-06T00:00:00-05:00

Whether conducting groundbreaking research or playing alto sax, Simens completely immersed herself in Lehigh.

Harvey Stenger named Dean of Engineering at SUNY-Buffalo

Lehigh University — 2006-06-05T00:00:00-05:00

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Chan named department chair of materials science and engineering

Lehigh University — 2006-06-01T00:00:00-05:00

She's the first woman in Lehigh's history to be appointed permanent chair of an engineering department.

Perfectly blending art, architecture and engineering

Lehigh University — 2006-05-17T00:00:00-05:00

The collaborative project, involving the department of art and architecture and the college of engineering, was raised on May 19.

Lehigh receives $5 million gift to support endowed scholarships

Lehigh University — 2006-05-17T00:00:00-05:00

Bequest is the largest single gift to financial aid in the Shine Forever campaign.

From telecomm to bone scaffolds, a new role for glass

Lehigh University — 2006-05-16T00:00:00-05:00

Ana Marques is testing the ability to use glass to help regenerate injured human bones.

Sutherland joins Lehigh's Center for Value Chain Research

Lehigh University — 2006-05-16T00:00:00-05:00

He will help to identify potential research opportunities between the center and its corporate partners.

Fisher receives top honor from AISC

Lehigh University — 2006-05-15T00:00:00-05:00

He's the third former Lehigh faculty member to win the Haaijer Award for Excellence in Education.

Lehigh's first bio conference inspires participants to keep eyes on the Prize

Lehigh University — 2006-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

The conference focused on how the university can collaborate with the private sector in bioscience and biotechnology.

New Web resource places faculty experts a click away

Lehigh University — 2006-04-26T00:00:00-05:00

The Lehigh Experts database contains detailed information about faculty research and areas of expertise.

Flinchbaugh '94 addressed outstanding students at Honors Convocation

Lehigh University — 2006-04-24T00:00:00-05:00

Entrepreneur/author Jamie W. Flinchbaugh '94 spoke at the annual gathering on April 23.

Lehigh remembers John Karakash

Lehigh University — 2006-04-10T00:00:00-05:00

The late John Karakash touched the lives of so many during his 60 years at Lehigh. Here are some of their stories.

Ochs captures prestigious Olympus Innovation Award

Lehigh University — 2006-04-04T00:00:00-05:00

The engineering professor earned the annual award recognizing individuals who promote and demonstrate innovative thinking in education.

Undergraduate profile: Brian Gerard '07

Lehigh University — 2006-03-30T00:00:00-05:00

The worldly allure of materials science

Graduate students recognized for polymer research excellence

Lehigh University — 2006-03-29T00:00:00-05:00

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In memoriam: John Karakash

Lehigh University — 2006-03-28T00:00:00-05:00

The Lehigh community mourns the passing of the former dean of the engineering college, a true “Renaissance man.”

Lehigh Ph.D. candidate Leonidas Bleris to join Harvard genomics institute

Lehigh University — 2006-03-28T00:00:00-05:00

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Ph.D. candidates recognized by Catalysis Society of Metropolitan New York

Lehigh University — 2006-03-27T00:00:00-05:00

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Alastair McAulay recognized for technical publication

Lehigh University — 2006-03-27T00:00:00-05:00

Optics researcher commended for journal article

Lehigh, PricewaterhouseCoopers announce new scholars program

Lehigh University — 2006-03-24T00:00:00-05:00

The partnership ensures that top Lehigh students will have internships at the Big Four accounting firm.

Nanotechnology at Lehigh: It's a small world, after all

Lehigh University — 2006-03-14T00:00:00-05:00

Exploring the “next big thing” with the Lehigh Nano team

Yunfeng Zhang: Lehigh's 2006 NSF CAREER Award Recipients, Part II

Lehigh University — 2006-03-13T00:00:00-05:00

Smart structures – and a fully-integrated structural engineering curriculum

Kristen Jellison: Lehigh's 2006 NSF CAREER Award Recipients, Part I

Lehigh University — 2006-03-09T00:00:00-05:00

Improving water quality -- and bridging cultural borders with engineering

In the News: Brown and White on Engineering Adjunct Professor Terry Hart

Lehigh University — 2006-03-03T00:00:00-05:00

Former NASA astronaut and communications industry executive joins Lehigh engineering faculty

ChE students come up big at conference

Lehigh University — 2006-02-16T00:00:00-05:00

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Koch elected to National Academy of Engineering

Lehigh University — 2006-02-16T00:00:00-05:00

The director of Lehigh's Center for Optical Technologies becomes the university's ninth current faculty member to receive the prestigious honor.

Coal ignites opportunity for mechanical engineering undergraduates

Lehigh University — 2006-02-07T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh students enhance their educations by working with regional coal-based energy production providers.

Grad student wins drilling scholarship

Lehigh University — 2006-02-06T00:00:00-05:00

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Prof. John Chen: Energizing ChemE

Lehigh University — 2006-01-31T00:00:00-05:00

Engineering profession must take on its greatest challenge yet – fueling society

Gift will boost student entrepreneurship

Lehigh University — 2006-01-20T00:00:00-05:00

The first winners of the Joan F. and John M. Thalheimer '55 Student Entrepreneurs Competition were announced on Jan. 19.

Awards recognize entrepreneurship and innovation

Lehigh University — 2006-01-20T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh STEPs up to the challenge of promoting job growth and entrepreneurship.

Engineering 5 Goes Intergalactic

Lehigh University — 2006-01-20T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh team helps local school district revolutionize its science and technology education

Faculty, Alumni, and Students in the Spotlight- Part II

Lehigh University — 2006-01-19T00:00:00-05:00

Faculty, Alumni, and Students in the Spotlight- Part I

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Faculty Grants and Awards�Fall 2005

Lehigh University — 2006-01-16T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh Tradition of Excellence Award honors Fritz Lab technicians

Lehigh University — 2006-01-16T00:00:00-05:00

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Jesse Nawrocki '95: Making surgery safer

Lehigh University — 2006-01-16T00:00:00-05:00

New needle technology shifts landscape for surgeons, wins Johnson Medal for engineering alum.

Lehigh's Innovation Boot Camp

Lehigh University — 2006-01-16T00:00:00-05:00

"Engineering 5” prompts first-year students to explore technical know-how and how-to in places you'd never expect

Computer Science & Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series -- Dr. Maria Klawe

Lehigh University — 2006-01-11T00:00:00-05:00

Princeton's Engineering Dean to speak on gender bias in computing

Kiely named �Top 50 in Nano�

Lehigh University — 2006-01-05T00:00:00-05:00

In nanotech, seeing is believing

In memoriam: Ronald Rivlin

Lehigh University — 2005-12-12T00:00:00-05:00

Ronald Rivlin helped establish Lehigh's Center for the Application of Mathematics, and is remembered as “the father of nonlinear mechanics.”

In the News: Brown and White on IPD Student Entrepreneurs

Lehigh University — 2005-12-08T00:00:00-05:00

Interdisciplinary student team wins competition, looking to transform their idea into a sustainable business model

Lehigh Professor Earns Global Recognition

Lehigh University — 2005-12-06T00:00:00-05:00

Dr. Israel Wachs elected to Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences

Lehigh Students and Faculty Collaborate to Provide Healthier H₂O to Honduran Village

Lehigh University — 2005-12-06T00:00:00-05:00

Crossing national and disciplinary borders to deliver a better quality of life in highlands of Central America

Dr. Martin Harmer on the Power of an Engineering Education from Lehigh

Lehigh University — 2005-12-06T00:00:00-05:00

Preparing students for their futures

In the News: Lehigh helps Industrial Engineer foretell the future of engineering

Lehigh University — 2005-12-06T00:00:00-05:00

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Road to greener chemistry paved with nano-gold

Lehigh University — 2005-11-04T00:00:00-05:00

A Lehigh professor joined British researchers in a breakthrough study involving gold catalysts that could “transform” the chemical industry.

Bartoli: Integrating Optics and ECE

Lehigh University — 2005-11-01T00:00:00-05:00

"It is difficult to overstate the myriad ways in which optics will enable advancement in various research areas, and thus shape the future of many facets of society."

Lehigh's Nelson Tansu: building an optics revolution, one atom at a time

Lehigh University — 2005-11-01T00:00:00-05:00

According to Tansu, he chose semiconductor optoelectronics as his area of research because of its ability to integrate diverse fields of study

Morning Call covers Smith Family Laboratory

Lehigh University — 2005-11-01T00:00:00-05:00

Lehigh Valley news source reports on Optics Lab opening

State-of-the-art optical technologies lab opens

Lehigh University — 2005-10-21T00:00:00-05:00

The new Smith Family Laboratory for Optical Technologies was constructed over the past 18 months at a cost of $6 million.

Maxwell G. Lay '64G: Taking Lehigh down under

Lehigh University — 2005-10-19T00:00:00-05:00

For Maxwell G. Lay, the road to success in his native Australia included a life-changing detour to Lehigh.

Optics colloquium set for Thursday

Lehigh University — 2005-10-12T00:00:00-05:00

A leading researcher will discuss potential solutions to the challenges posed by implementation of an all-optical packet router.

Computer Science and Business program leads the way

Lehigh University — 2005-10-10T00:00:00-05:00

The unique program brings together two distinct disciplines to give Lehigh grads a significant edge in the job market.

Kimberly Zubris: Outstanding Chemical Engineering undergraduate

Lehigh University — 2005-10-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Student entrepreneurs�do you have what it takes?

Lehigh University — 2005-10-01T00:00:00-05:00

Innovation – it's what sets Lehigh students apart

AICUP recognizing Lehigh research excellence

Lehigh University — 2005-10-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Viral Tug-of-War to Open Distinguished Lecture Series

Lehigh University — 2005-10-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Message from the Dean (October 2005)

Lehigh University — 2005-10-01T00:00:00-05:00

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A unique approach to waste management

Lehigh University — 2005-09-20T00:00:00-05:00

As a Princeton student, Tom Szaky turned solid waste into profit. He'll explain how Thursday as he kicks off a new Humanities Center lecture series.

Message from the Dean (September 2005)

Lehigh University — 2005-09-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Hartman named ISE chair

Lehigh University — 2005-09-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Haller tapped to head engineering minor

Lehigh University — 2005-09-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Entrepreneurship alive and well at Lehigh

Lehigh University — 2005-09-01T00:00:00-05:00

The Art of the Loft

Multidisciplinary student orchestrates engineering and musical interests

Lehigh University — 2005-09-01T00:00:00-05:00

Restless curiosity compels student to juggle IBE, EE and music comp

Laser focused on the future of Engineering

Lehigh University — 2005-09-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Optimizing a world of uncertainty

Lehigh University — 2005-09-01T00:00:00-05:00

Stochastic optimization is the best bet in a world full of uncertainty

COT scientist wins poster prize

Lehigh University — 2005-09-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Solving the large-scale problem of large-scale problem solving

Lehigh University — 2005-09-01T00:00:00-05:00

Prof. Ralphs finds satisfaction in making optimization accessible

Quantum leap for Quantum Dots

Lehigh University — 2005-09-01T00:00:00-05:00

"III-Vs Review" features Ooi's work in modeling of quantum dots

Energy researchers make strong showing at international coal conference

Lehigh University — 2005-09-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Kothare gives invited talk in Germany

Lehigh University — 2005-09-01T00:00:00-05:00

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An award for purifying India's water

Lehigh University — 2005-08-18T00:00:00-05:00

Professor Arup SenGupta and team have won an international engineering award for removing arsenic from drinking water in West Bengal, India.

Creating value from industrial waste

Lehigh University — 2005-08-18T00:00:00-05:00

Professor Israel Wachs' extensive experience and expertise in chemical engineering land him an award from the Catalysis Club of Philadelphia.

Lennon to become associate dean in 2006

Lehigh University — 2005-08-18T00:00:00-05:00

Professor Jerry Lennon is gearing up to assume his new role of associate dean for undergraduate studies in RCEAS.

Message from the Dean (August 2005)

Lehigh University — 2005-08-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Prof. Wachs receives prestigious award from Philadelphia Catalysis Club

Lehigh University — 2005-08-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Second summer CHOICES camp draws 21 girls

Lehigh University — 2005-08-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Camp creates materials witnesses

Lehigh University — 2005-08-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Luna Xu '07: Volunteer Demonstrates Lehigh's Heart

Lehigh University — 2005-08-01T00:00:00-05:00

Juggling IBE, ChemE and the ER

Prof. Lennon to become associate dean for undergraduate studies in 2006

Lehigh University — 2005-08-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Students earn mini-wings and 15 minutes of fame

Lehigh University — 2005-07-28T00:00:00-05:00

After much fine-tuning and many practice runs, six students on the Lehigh Micro-Arial Vehicle squad have a successful flight in Korea.

Double majors lend luster to student research

Lehigh University — 2005-07-22T00:00:00-05:00

An intellectual bazaar featuring 50 research projects emerged at Lehigh during the first annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Bartoli to chair electrical and computer engineering department

Lehigh University — 2005-07-15T00:00:00-05:00

Filbert J. Bartoli comes to Lehigh from the National Science Foundation. He previously worked for 30 years at the Naval Research Laboratory.

NASA, Lehigh to share research and lab facilities

Lehigh University — 2005-07-05T00:00:00-05:00

A recently signed joint agreement will help Lehigh and NASA researchers solve critical materials problems for current and future space flights.

Lehigh leads at catalysis conference

Lehigh University — 2005-07-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Unlimited options for ME summer students

Lehigh University — 2005-07-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Prof. Rotkin co-edits book on nanotubes

Lehigh University — 2005-07-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Message from the Dean (July 2005)

Lehigh University — 2005-07-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Mike Bevan '94 studies colloidal interactions

Lehigh University — 2005-07-01T00:00:00-05:00

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RCEAS appoints new marketing director

Lehigh University — 2005-07-01T00:00:00-05:00

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George Tamaro '61 M.S. wins Fritz Medal

Lehigh University — 2005-07-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Prof. Ghadiali receives more grants to study lung mechanics

Lehigh University — 2005-07-01T00:00:00-05:00

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A double play in ASM fellowships

Lehigh University — 2005-07-01T00:00:00-05:00

Microscopy School is a perennial attraction

Lehigh University — 2005-07-01T00:00:00-05:00

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Kishore recognized as one of nation's top young engineers

Lehigh University — 2005-06-20T00:00:00-05:00

Shalinee Kishore, whose research focuses on wireless networks in rural areas, was honored in a White House ceremony.

Message from the Dean (June 2005)