Dec 10, 2014
Prof. James Dearworth Instills Research Confidence in Students
As a graduate student, James Dearworth became fascinated by the idea of doing experiments that address how a turtle’s eye and brain work. He also was…
Biology
Our biology majors enjoy small classes and laboratory sections, even in General Biology. Our professors are committed to teaching and undergraduate research, and about half of our majors perform individual lab research projects under the guidance of faculty mentors. Many of these result in published scientific papers with students as co-authors and/or public presentations at state and national scientific meetings.
Dec 8, 2014
Prof. Megan Rothenberger Coaches Students through Course-Based Research
For Megan Rothenberger, the best way to coach students as they put the scientific method into action is through course-based research. The students in…
Oct 28, 2014
Adria Lazur Kinnier ’97 Is in Business to Nourish Babies
By Carrie Havranek From her former career in the pharmaceutical industry, Adria Lazur Kinnier ’97 knows her way around labs. These days, her laboratory…
Oct 24, 2014
Brittany Blass ’15 and Cory Spera ’15 Named Maroon Club Scholar-Athletes
Brittany Blass '15 (Mountain Top, Pa.) and Cory Spera '15 (Lorton, Va.) have been named the 2014 Maroon Club Scholar-Athletes of the Year. Blass, a biochemistry…
Sep 12, 2014
Dangerous Dust: Team Explores Biodegradable Treatment for Unpaved Roads
A fraction of dust seven times smaller in diameter than an average human hair can cause significant consequences both to the environment and human health…
Jul 22, 2014
Seth Hinrichs ’15 and Joey Ptasinski ’15 Receive National Academic Honor
Lafayette men’s basketball players Seth Hinrichs ’15 and Joey Ptasinski ’15 were named to the 2013-14 National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors…
Jul 11, 2014
Amith Majumdar ’95 Modernizes Pediatric Dentistry
By Jillian Bevacqua When Dr. Amith Majumdar ’95 launched Lehigh Valley Pediatric Dentistry in 2006, he created an office as unique as his specialty.…
May 29, 2014
Rothkopfs’ Gift Honors Wendy Hill
Former Lafayette President Arthur Rothkopf ’55 and his wife, Barbara Rothkopf, have provided a gift to name the neuroscience lab in Oechsle Hall in honor…
May 29, 2014
Pepper Prize Winner Brad Bormann ’14 Delivers Farewell Remarks
Brad Bormann ’14 delivered farewell remarks for the Class of 2014 at the 179th Commencement May 24. He is the recipient of the George Wharton Pepper…
May 14, 2014
Mary Higgins ’15 Receives Goldwater Scholarship
By Michele Tallarita ’12 Mary Higgins ’15 (Annandale, N.J.) has many passions: genetics, music, research, and working with people with developmental…