Academic News

Nov 17, 2021

New Study Reveals Low Staffing, Burnout in the Nation’s Largest Prosecutors’ Offices

Research from Prof. Adam Biener suggests strain exacerbated by the pandemic may undermine the functioning of prosecutors’ offices.

Nov 8, 2021

The Roots of Digital Racism Date Back to 19th-Century Railroads

Lafayette College Profs. Jenn Rossmann and Benjamin Cohen discuss how transcontinental railroad contributed to structural racism in Fast Company article…

Nov 8, 2021

STEM Stars

Lafayette's 2021 STEM Stars have proven—through research, internships, hands-on work, and a can-do attitude—that nothing is impossible when they put…

Nov 8, 2021

STEM Star: The Brain

Harshil Bhavsar '23 dreams of working to find cures through impactful scientific research.  

Nov 8, 2021

STEM Star: The Chemist

Sadie Wolfarth '22 is intrigued by the chemical makeup and breakdown of all things.

Nov 8, 2021

STEM Star: The Solar Busman

Remy Oktay '24 uses resourcefulness, sustainability, and imagination to convert a bus into a livable space.

Nov 8, 2021

STEM Star: The VR Mover and Shaker

Recognizing the fight against high obesity numbers across the country, Alexa Gould '23 is researching how virtual reality can get people up and moving…

Nov 8, 2021

STEM Star: The Double-Hitter

Thalia “Lia” Charles ’22 wants to use her research and oratory skills to inspire policy change.

Nov 8, 2021

STEM Star: The Molder of Young Minds

Physics principles and concepts have become tools in a toolbox Carlito Maca '22 wants to bring to the classroom

Nov 8, 2021

STEM Star: The Social and Political Thinker

Evan Braasch '22 believes that science is a never-ending learning process.