Future Makers

From the classroom to the community, both on campus and around the world, Lehigh students, faculty and alumni are Future Makers, working to enact positive change.

Harrison
Jenkins
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Fellowship Fuels Dreams

Harrison
Jenkins
25
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Mechanical Engineering

Fellowship Fuels Dreams

An aerospace fellowship enabled Harrison Jenkins ‘25 to intern as a propulsion engineer at iSpace and conduct research as an extraterrestrial simulants and mechanical engineering intern at NASA.

Tracy
Becker
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Looking for Life in Space

Tracy
Becker
09
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Looking for Life in Space

Using an ultraviolet instrument on NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, Tracy Becker ‘09 investigates the possibility of life on Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa.

Karen
Beck Pooley
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Mapping Out Local Opportunity

Mapping Out Local Opportunity

Professor Pooley explores which local neighborhoods offer residents resources that increase economic mobility, and how this overlaps with affordable housing availability and residential segregation.

Laura
Katz Olson
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A Trailblazer

Laura
Katz Olson
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A Trailblazer

For 50 years, political scientist and author Laura Katz Olson has taught and mentored scores of students, while advancing research in the areas of politics, health care and elder care.

Matt
Salvaterra
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Gridiron to Gardens

Matt
Salvaterra
03
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Alumnus, Education and Psychology

Gridiron to Gardens

A standout football player at Lehigh, Salvaterra now supports his family with an 1800s Parisian style of organic gardening, running a CSA and farm stand, and selling wholesale.

Moriah
Session
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Championing Change

Moriah
Session
25
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Championing Change

Moriah Sessions is dedicated to activism and community service, advocating for racial justice and fostering inclusive campus environments.

Hasan
Jashari
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Promoting Inclusion

Hasan
Jashari
24
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Promoting Inclusion

A Belgium native, Jashari demonstrated inclusive leadership, earning the Ujima Award and other recognitions. Active in many initiatives, he co-founded the Lehigh chapter of the UN Association and was president of the Economic Society and World Affairs Club.

Afiwa
Afandalo
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Building Community

Building Community

Born and raised in Togo, Afandalo honed her skills as a leader and mentor in preparation for a career in education policy and leadership. Her artistry, similar to her academics, engages in conversations around community building, support and social justice.

Will
Yaeger
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Making Discoveries

Will
Yaeger
24
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Student, IDEAS, Concentrating in molecular biology & Biocomputational Engineering

Making Discoveries

As an undergraduate researcher, Yaeger discovered a new mushroom species near campus. He also created the BioBlitz Club for students who want to learn about biodiversity. Yaeger plans to continue his study of fungi as a Fulbright scholar in Peru.