May 28, 2013
Wystan Carswell ’10 Researches Wind Turbine Energy at Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
By Andrew Clark Studying wind energy was simply addictive for Wystan Carswell ’10. She was captivated by the topic while pursuing a master’s degree…
Sustainability
Apr 29, 2013
Sarah Hardy ’14 Awarded Udall Scholarship for Ecological Wastewater Research
Civil engineering major Sarah Hardy ’14 (Rowley, Mass.) has been awarded a Udall Scholarship to continue her research of ecological wastewater treatment…
Jan 14, 2013
Kristine Zeigler ’96 Plays Key Role at Nature Conservancy
By Matt Sinclair ’90 A circuitous path that has included environmental reporting, politics, and fundraising led Kristine Zeigler ’96 back to her native…
Jan 9, 2013
Rebecca Slotkin ’14 Connects Environment and International Affairs in China
Last summer, Rebecca Slotkin ’14 (Verona, N.J.) traveled to Kunming in southwest China for a seven-week program that took her throughout the region,…
Jan 7, 2013
Rebecca Citrin ’14 Gets Kids Excited about Science and Technology
Rebecca Citrin ’14 (Springfield, N.J.) loves to see kids get excited about science and technology. She has put countless hours into two projects to help…
Dec 13, 2012
Sarah Hardy ’14 Receives EPA Fellowship to Research Cleaner Ways to Treat Wastewater
As essential as wastewater treatment facilities are to a modern society, not many people want to spend time in close proximity to these typically loud…
Oct 23, 2012
Organic Garden Allows Students, Faculty, and Staff to Learn and Grow Together
The Lafayette College Organic Garden covers two acres on Sullivan Trail just south of the Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex. One acre is a community garden…
Oct 23, 2012
Interdisciplinary Course Allows Students to Look at Nature from Multiple Perspectives
By Michele Tallarita ’12 Sandy Ma ’13 (Nanjing, China) admits to being a little surprised when, for homework, she had to read about policy studies…
Sep 18, 2012
Rijan Maharjan ’14 Works with Prof. Julia Nicodemus to Explore Solar Energy’s Role in Fuel Production
Ask Rijan Maharjan ’14 why he chose to major in mechanical engineering, and he will tell you, quite simply, “I like to do stuff. Real stuff.” Maharjan…
May 31, 2012
Lafayette Takes Second in Sustainable Design Competition
A team of Lafayette students placed second in the 2012 Sustainable Design Competition sponsored by the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC),…