Jun 22, 2012
Paige Triola ’14 Explores Environmental Conservation in the Costa Rican Rainforest
By Michele Tallarita ’12 Paige Triola ’14 (Chalfont, Pa.) remembers the moment she stepped into a rainforest for the first time. “It’s really humid…
Environmental Studies
Apr 9, 2012
Interdisciplinary Team Studies the Implications of Environmental Policymaking
By Michele Tallarita ’12 As an electrical and computer engineering major, Nick Orzol ’13 (Mercerville, N.J.) is used to toying with circuits, computers…
Sep 23, 2011
Building a Better Stadium: Gregory Allis ’12 Studies Sustainable Building for Sports Facilities
There’s nothing like a football game. The clatter of helmets, the roar of the crowd—America’s favorite sport has a lot to love. But some things…
Aug 31, 2011
Environmental Scientists: Mellon Scholars Program Provides Students with Hands-on Experiences Locally and Abroad
There are worse places to spend the summer break than on a Caribbean island. Brooke Kohler ’13 and Jephord English ’12 spent part of their summer on…
Feb 18, 2011
Student-Faculty Team Studies Implications of Removing Dam along Easton’s Bushkill Creek
Just like constructing a dam on a body of water, removing one can have a major impact on the surrounding community and ecosystem. That’s why students…
Dec 17, 2010
Hydraulic Flume Lab Brings River Studies to Life
Students aren’t the only ones who benefit from Lafayette’s high-tech science labs. There are villagers in El Convento, Honduras, whose need for clean…
Sep 17, 2010
Project Combines Economics, Computer Science, and Engineering to Enhance Environmental Policymaking
Several Lafayette students worked this summer on an ongoing, interdisciplinary project that combines aspects of economics, computer science, and engineering…
Apr 15, 2010
College Community Will Explore Environmental Issues During Earth Week April 19-23
Lafayette will be observing Earth Week April 19-23, and numerous green activities have been planned for the campus community, including a new Student Conference…
Jan 6, 2010
Students Work to Help Make Environmental Improvements to Easton’s West Ward
Technology Clinic gives final recommendations to manage water runoff in the neighborhood Students in this year’s Technology Clinic gave their final presentation…
Nov 16, 2009
Environmentalist and Author John Cronin to Speak on the Future of Water Nov. 17
Event is part of a series on the science, policy, and art of water John Cronin, internationally renowned environmentalist and co-author of The Riverkeepers…