Lehigh is addressing our planet's challenges through STEPS—Science, Technology, Environment, Policy & Society—an $85 million initiative to create a collaborative, multidisciplinary platform providing extraordinary opportunities for undergraduate and graduate education, as well as world-class research, resulting in innovative solutions to global challenges. more >

In August 2010, Lehigh officially opened the doors on its newest building, STEPS. This state-of-the-art facility brings faculty, staff and students in the fields of engineering and the natural and social sciences together under one roof to work seamlessly across boundaries. The new facility was built as a "green" building and constructed with the goal of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, the gold standard for sustainable architecture in the U.S. more >

After two years of construction on the new STEPS facility, the Lehigh community is taking advantage of new classroom and lab spaces, offices and common work areas. But Lehigh's commitment to this initiative doesn't end there. Your support of STEPS will help provide a stimulating intellectual setting, spark breakthroughs in environmental research and offer problem-solvers the resources needed to answer some of today's most pressing issues. Learn how you can be a part of STEPS. more >