Sep 7, 2022
Prof. Tamara Carley wins NSF grant to study Icelandic volcanoes
Prof. Tamara Carley's NSF grant research in Iceland "is a really exciting new direction to be taking."
Geology
Sep 6, 2022
Measuring and mapping microplastics
Olivia Najjar ’23 is measuring and mapping microplastics within beach sands across North American, hoping to raise awareness about microplastic distribution…
Aug 26, 2022
Lafayette and Easton partner to create sustainability-themed day camp
Lafayette’s Office of Sustainability partnered with the Easton Area Community Center to host local kids on campus for a day of education and inspiration…
Aug 1, 2022
Expert Commentary: Prof. David Sunderlin shares expertise with Live Science
Prof. David Sunderlin explains to Live Science why petrified wood is actually not wood at all
Jul 12, 2022
New course connects agriculture, food, and geology in Italy
Students traveled with Lafayette faculty throughout Italy to experience active volcanoes, organic farms, food movement organizations, and socially active…
Jul 11, 2022
Geology course takes students on national park adventure
Eighteen students spent nearly three weeks learning, traveling, camping, and rafting through national parks in Arizona and Utah.
Jul 7, 2022
Prof. Dru Germanoski named fellow of Geological Society of America
Being elected as a GSA fellow is just one of the many accolades Germanoski has received over the years in recognition of his accomplishments in the geosciences…
Dec 6, 2021
Student Journalist Attends Global Climate Change Conference
Lucie Lagodich ’22 participated in The New York Times Climate Hub and COP26 alongside world leaders and activists.
Nov 8, 2021
STEM Star: The Rock Star
Hardworking mom Rohanna "Ana" Meyerson returned to school to discover that the mountains are her classroom.
Oct 5, 2021
Prof. Kira Lawrence’s Research Published in Science News Magazine
Paleoclimatologist is reconstructing past climate conditions to better understand how Earth will react to increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere…