Nov 10, 2011
Danielle Sobol ’12 Finds the Connections Between Art and Science
By Michele Tallarita ’12 Danielle Sobol ’12 is concerned with liminalities. “A liminality is an in-between state. A liminal being could be an adolescent…
Interdisciplinary
Oct 14, 2011
NSF Grant Will Enhance Interdisciplinary Student-Faculty Research in Engineering and the Natural Sciences
The College has received a $142,000 grant from the National Science Foundation that will help faculty and students bridge engineering and the natural sciences…
Jun 9, 2011
Interdisciplinary Team Works to Bring Mobile Banking System to Jamaica
Not far from the well-developed and modern city of Kingston, Jamaica’s rural areas lack basic infrastructure such as paved roads and even running water…
Jun 3, 2011
Engineering Work in Rural Honduras Gives Students Fresh Perspectives on Life on College Hill and Beyond
When he was a first-year student, Juan Hernandez ’13 (Vineland, N.J.) remembers receiving tons of emails soliciting new members for student clubs and…
Apr 29, 2011
Team Receives Projects for Peace Grant to Work with High School Students
Three Lafayette students are taking on a new challenge: fostering peace and prosperity in the violence-ridden city of Plainfield, N.J. Chemistry major…
Apr 15, 2011
Absurd Theater: Interdisciplinary, Team-Taught Course Shows Students the Social and Political Power of Art
The interdisciplinary class that students are taking this semester with Ed Kerns, Clapp Professor of Art, and Suzanne Westfall, professor of English, is…
Dec 28, 2008
Nafis Hasan ’11 Searches for a Cure for Breast Cancer
Biology major writes about his work with Bradley Antanaitis, associate professor of physics, on interdisciplinary research Biology major Nafis Hasan ’11…
Dec 18, 2008
Exploring the Social and Economic Impact of Redevelopment
Emily Esteve ’10 is part of an interdisciplinary research team providing support for residents of Easton’s Delaware Terrace redevelopment project Emily…
Aug 16, 2007
NSF Awards $635,000 Grant for Collaborative Environmental Policy Research
Professors Chris Ruebeck, Sharon Jones and Jeff Pfaffmann create interdisciplinary experience for students People might have environmental concerns when…