Future Makers

As a GSIF project leader, Jon tackles water issues in the Philippines—gaining hands-on experience that broadened his skills beyond economics and prepared him for diverse industries.

During her sophomore year, Neha joined a student-led project creating a Social Determinants of Health Index—an experience that sparked her passion for health data and technology.

Over four years, Maria grew personally and professionally—embracing opportunities that took her from campus to countries across the globe, including Hong Kong, Antigua and the United Nations.

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.

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

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

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.

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