Stories about Academics

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Anti-LGBT Bills Led to More Suicides in Poland, Research Finds

Analysis led by Chad Meyerhoefer shows harmful effects regardless of whether laws passed, with potential parallels to current U.S. “bathroom bills.”

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A Connection to History: Historic Bridge Saved by Lehigh Alumni Gets National Designation

A bridge in Hellertown, Pennsylvania rehabilitated by a group of Lehigh engineering students in 1994 has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Siddha Pimputkar

Stronger, Faster, Lighter: Lehigh Professor Developing New Semiconductor Materials to Power More Efficient Military Radar Systems

Siddha Pimputkar receives $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Army to research the development of ultra-wide band gap semiconductor materials for use in RF electronics.

Carly Camplain

Native Scholar Carly Camplain Joins College of Health, Advances Indigenous Studies

Camplain attends Promoting Indigenous Research Leadership Conference, furthering Indigenous studies scholarship at Lehigh and nationally.

Sanjay Shah

Tech Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Sanjay Shah ’89 MBA Killed in Accident

The distinguished Lehigh alumnus provided the generous gifts that established the Vistex Institute for Executive Education at Lehigh.

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Robin Hojnoski Participates in House Education Committee Hearing on Mental Health in Schools

Hojnoski testified about the critical shortage of mental health professionals in Pennsylvania.

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College of Health Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Improve Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities

Funding supports development of a new digital app and maps to enhance indoor navigation.

Flu Forecasting

Lehigh Researcher Awarded CDC and CSTE Funding for Flu Forecasting

Partnerships with public health professionals and organizations have provided critical support for expanding research impact.

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Lehigh 360: A New, Searchable Database Helps Students Discover High-Impact Programs

A future partnership will integrate machine learning and artificial intelligence to recommend programs based on students’ interests and past experiences.

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Want to Prevent Misinformation? Present Data With an Interactive Visual

With polarization and misinformation on the rise, new research explores a solution using interactive data visualization to inform and engage readers.