May 11, 2022
In the media: CNBC features Prof. Erin Cottle Hunt’s Social Security research
Assistant professor of economics featured in CNBC article about her recent research on shortcomings with Social Security benefits.
Faculty Research
Apr 22, 2022
Celebrated Shakespeare scholar continues exploration of race
Prof. Ian Smith is continuing to make important contributions to Shakespeare studies as he embarks on new research that speaks directly to issues of diversity…
Apr 21, 2022
Prof. Christopher J. Lee to assist journalists covering religion in Africa
Backed by a collaborative programming grant, the program will challenge mainstream media narratives and address indigenous religious belief systems that…
Apr 8, 2022
Prof. Joe Woo wins NSF grant to study atmospheric aerosols
National Science Foundation grant will support Woo and his student researchers as they study atmospheric aerosols, which contribute to the warming of the…
Apr 1, 2022
A conversation with Alan Pesky ’56
Lafayette College Trustee Emeritus Alan Pesky '56 will discuss his recently published memoir, More to Life than More: A Memoir of Misunderstanding, Loss…
Apr 1, 2022
The peculiar physics of the Wiffle ball
Prof. Jenn Stroud Rossmann discusses the Whiffle ball on Short Wave, NPR's science-themed podcast.
Mar 30, 2022
Upcoming lecture: Why you should love magnets
On April 14, Prof. Zoe Boekelheide will share the surprising properties of magnetism that arise in her research and their applications in modern technology…
Mar 28, 2022
Social Security spousal benefits not useful, new study reveals
New research from Prof. Erin Cottle Hunt reveals that the current system could be reconfigured to help couples by increasing survivor benefits.
Mar 22, 2022
Menu designs may lead to food waste, new study reveals
Economics professors Joaquín Gómez-Miñambres and Hongxing Liu shows that more limited menus can lower food waste, boost healthier eating.
Mar 19, 2022
Creating solutions for community challenges
New fellowship enables students to apply entrepreneurial skills, energy, and ideas to help the city of Easton implement its Climate Action Plan.