Stories about Research

Student presenting research to judges at a research fair.

Lehigh Hosts Budding Scientists for 36th Annual Lehigh Valley Science & Engineering Research Fair

The Lehigh-sponsored research fair showcased original scientific research from students in sixth through 12th grade.

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Successes Advancing Lehigh’s Mission

A letter from Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble in the Spring 2025 Alumni Bulletin.

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New Material Gives Copper Superalloy-like Strength

Breakthrough material could transform aerospace, defense and industrial applications.

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College of Health Student Developed Flu Forecasts Through Research

Monelli Esfandiary, College of Health senior, has worked with assistant professor Tom McAndrew to conduct flu-related research, including the development of flu forecasts and predicting flu season.

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Lehigh Symposium to Examine How the Arts Catalyze Interdisciplinary Research

Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) and the Vice Provost for Research will host the first “Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts Symposium” later this month.

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College of Health Professor Joins NIH Grant to Research Early Environmental Influences on Child Health and Development

Hyunok Choi joins researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Nationwide ECHO Program.

Chen Shi

Supporting Parents of Children with Behavioral Challenges

Chen Shi ’21 is conducting research focused on helping children with emotional behavioral disorder, ADHD and their families.

Burger in the lab.

The Symphony of Sound: Decoding the Brain’s Auditory Secrets

Neuroscientist Michael Burger’s innovative research blends genetics and virtual reality to explore how the ear and brain work in harmony to process sound.

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Lehigh Faculty Named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors

The 2025 cohort comprises 162 academic inventors representing 64 National Academy of Inventors member institutions across the United States.

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Lehigh University Announces Two New Research Centers to Address Community Health, Energy Systems

The Center for Community-Driven Assistive Technologies (CDAT) will explore novel ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities, while the Center for Advancing Community Electrification Solutions (ACES) will focus on creating efficient, reliable and self-sustaining energy systems.