Future Makers

Jordan Ho '27 analyzed Chaucer's form vs. modern adaptations, presenting her critical, canon-decolonizing research at three conferences and earned a Visiting Scholar spot at Oxford.

Knoll is one of the foremost geoscientists studying the Earth’s timeline of more than 3 billion years. Recipient of the 2022 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences, Knoll works to shed light on ancient mysteries and share insights into the 21st-century era

Martin Harmer, a leading materials scientist at Lehigh, drives innovative research and development to bring advanced superalloy materials—essential for high-performance, critical industrial applications—to light.

Abrams, recently featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank”, is the cofounder of TiCK MiTT, a reusable, tick-removing glove.

Juan Zheng has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to support her project, an AI system that helps students set goals.

Saimonth Muñoz ’26 is one of four Lehigh students in the last decade to receive the Goldwater Scholarship.

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.

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.

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.

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.