Jan 22, 2020
The Darker Side of Light
Prof. Jeremy Zallen explores the human costs of creating artificial light in his first book, American Lucifers: The Dark History of Artificial Light, 1750-1865…
News & Features
Jan 15, 2020
Keeping It Cool
Prof. Amy Van Asselt is researching strategies to increase the use of renewable energy sources to power air conditioning systems.
Jan 9, 2020
Acopian Renovations Foster Collaboration
Upgrades at Acopian Engineering Center represent the first facility-wide construction project since the 2002 renovation made possible by the Acopian family…
Dec 10, 2019
Major Gift Boosts Plans for Humanities Center
A gift from Cyril Lang '49 will help bring about a center for the humanities in Pardee Hall.
Dec 9, 2019
Plant-Based Plastic Research Earns NSF GrantÂ
Lafayette College and Rowan University researchers are extracting chemical building blocks from biomass to produce a hard, durable plastic.
Nov 25, 2019
The Appeal of ‘Adorable’
Researchers found that when real estate agents included "adorable" in property listings, it added considerable value to the house.
Nov 22, 2019
Making Virtual Reality Connections
Lafayette students from a wide variety of disciplines can benefit from the immersive and interactive experience that the latest VR technology allows.
Nov 22, 2019
A Crushing Response to a Rivalry Week Tradition
Not to be out-engineered by Lehigh and its own Rivalry Week tradition, Prof. Steve Kurtz crushes a brown and white beam with Lafayette style.
Nov 18, 2019
Policy Studies Seniors Bring AI issues to TV
Students in Prof. Mark Crain’s senior seminar for policy studies majors explore the implications of AI in Lafayette Lens program on PSB39.
Nov 10, 2019
Lafayette-Inspired Synthesizer Wins U.S. Patent
A group of alumni and their former faculty mentor have received a U.S. patent for their innovative digital musical instrument.