Stories about Research

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Lei Wu Develops Novel Mathematical Methods to Quantitatively Characterize Multi-scale Models for Kinetic Theory

Wu explores Hilbert’s sixth problem to determine which mathematical approach to use in a particular regime.

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A Sharper Focus on Catastrophe Modeling

Paolo Bocchini, Daniel Conus, Brian Davison and their colleagues leverage their collaborative experience in probabilistic modeling to sharpen their focus on catastrophe modeling, a discipline not traditionally explored in academia.

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Lehigh, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Work Toward Microgrid for Charging Zero-Emission Vehicles

Lehigh collaborates with Silicon Valley transit authority on microgrid to power electric buses.

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Public-Health Prognosticators: Forecasting Public Health Events

Biostatistician Thomas McAndrew combines computational models and models of human judgment to build more accurate forecasts.

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Esther Lindström Studies Reading Instruction Practices for Students with IDD in Self-Contained Settings

Lindström examines instructional practices for teaching reading to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Eugene Han Tracks Eye Movement to Understand Visual Perception of Art and Space

Han analyzes eye movements to integrate theories of phenomenological aesthetics with the psychology of perception.

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New Multi-University NSF Hubs to Foster Entrepreneurial Startups, Broaden Opportunities for Underrepresented Groups

The Northeast region hub, led by Princeton University and including Lehigh, will accelerate tech and enhance diversity in entrepreneurship.

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Multitasking, Distraction & Consumer Behavior

Daniel Zane investigates what happens to consumers when they are distracted by a background ad while multitasking.

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Partnering with Latino Caregivers of Children with Autism

Ana Dueñas addresses a gap in services for Latino children with autism who need early intensive behavioral intervention.

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Angela Brown Leverages Understanding of Bacteria to Combat Antibiotic Resistance

Brown’s research seeks to hijack bacteria’s machinery to develop targeted drug delivery and combat antibiotic resistance.