Current Past At Lafayette College, students are given the opportunity to do research directly with a professor as an undergraduate.  Students who wish to do research become members of the EXCEL Scholars program, which pays students for one-on-one research done with a professor.  Students work on their research during summer break, winter interim, or during the semesters. Research projects involving current students include: Class of 2006 Andrew Baker '06 EXCEL - A. Kney - Summer 2005 A Study of the Surface Mechanisms Involved in the Adsorption of Arsenic III and Arsenic V onto a recently Developed Iron Enhanced Activated Alumina Anneliza Carmalt '06 Summer 2004 - Dr. Edmond P. Saliklis Inclusion of the Hershey Ice Arena into the History and Heritage Web Page of the ASCE Debra Gilkerson '06 Summer 2004 - Dr. Roger W. Ruggles Hydrological Applications of Geographical Information Systems Frederic Lott '06 EXCEL - Brandes - Summer 2005 Investigation of Changes in Stormwater Runoff in an Urbanizing Carbonate Watershed: Frost Hollow Case Study Daniel O'Neil '06 EXCEL - Brandes - Summer 2005 Effect of Land Development on Field Infiltration Rates of Carbonate Soils Kristen Tull '06 Summer 2004 - Dr. Arthur Kney Cost-Effective Method of Purifying Drinking Water of Arsenic Chad Yaindl '06 Fall 2003, Interim, and Spring 2004 - Dr. Arthur Kney A Study of Laboratory Methods & Procedures Class of 2005 Michael Nilson Fall 2003, Summer 2004 - Dr. David Brandes Baseflow Trends in the Urbanizing Northeast U.S. Sandi Henning Fall 2003, Interim, Spring, and Summer 2004 - Dr. Mary J. S. Roth Evaluation of 2D vs. 3D Multielectrode Resistivity for for the Characterization of Shallow Karst Ronald Manney Fall 2003, Interim, Spring, and Summer 2004 - Dr. Mary J. S. Roth Evaluation of 2D vs. 3D Multielectrode Resistivity for for the Characterization of Shallow Karst Blaire Banagan Summer 2004 - Dr. Mary J.S. Roth Exploratory Research in Microbial Remediation of Liquefiable Soils Susan Bowers Summer 2004 - Dr. Edmond P. Saliklis Buckling Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Cooling Towers with Geometric Imperfections Stephen Bono Summer 2004 - Dr. Stephen J. Kurtz Development of the New Structural Testing Lab   Student and Faculty News Students and Faculty Combine Expertise in Multidisciplinary Research on Sustainable Perchlorate Removal Michael Adelman '10 Gains an International Perspective in Bremen, Germany Professor Muhannad Suleiman Receives Grant to Design Sustainable Pavement System Professor Sharon Jones Becomes Director of the Engineering Division Slideshow: A Multidisciplinary Experience in Bremen, Germany. By Michael Adelman '10 Video: Connecting Through the Internet Students Visit World Trade Center Plaza in New York City Michael Adelman '10 Receives 2008 Morris K. Udall Scholarship Lafayette Will Host Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe Regional Competitions April 5-6 Students Compete in National Design Competition through United States Green Building Council Slideshow: Mickey Adelman '10 Reports from Bremen, Germany Society of Women Engineers Teaches Engineering Basics to Elementary Students Kyle Henning '09 Learns about Environmental Science in Australia and New Zealand Lindsey Brough '08 Learns the Importance of Quality Assurance/Control Emily Bernzott '10 Explores Environmental Problem-Solving Environmental Engineer Joseph Heaney '85 Reflects On Externship Opportunities for Students Students on Interim-Session Course in Australia and New Zealand Cyberconnect with Third-Grade Class in Central Pa. Professor Roger Ruggles Appointed to Easton City Council 34 Students will Study Engineering and German Culture in Bremen Slideshow: Students Explore the Environment of Australia and New Zealand Briana Niblick '06 Discusses her Experiences in Austria as a Fulbright Scholar Ryan Clark '08 and Hugo Sindelar '08 Present Research in Harrisburg Lindsey Brough '08 is Getting her Hands Dirty Podcast: Engineers Without Borders Helps Build Sustainable Economy in Honduras Interdisciplinary Research Featured by National Science Foundation Lafayette Ranks High in Percentage of Women Faculty in Engineering Building Bridges to Success Using Virtual Software in the Classroom First Year Seminar Challenges Student's Expectations Students Explore Great Scientific Breakthroughs Martin Tjioe '09 Advances Educational Opportunities in Vietnam Engineers Without Borders Builds Sustainable Economies on a Global Scale Michael Adelman '10 Participates in a 'Project of Truly Epic Proportions' Diana Hasegan '10 Gains a Unique Understanding of Her Major National Science Foundation Grant Benefits Structural Design Research Podcast: Professor Javad Tavakoli and Students Discuss Groundbreaking Sustainability Research Student Travels from Ecuador to Join Collaborative Perchlorate Research Project Professor Arthur Kney to Serve on Environmental Advisory Council NSF Awards $635,000 Grant for Collaborative Environmental Policy Research Lindsey Brough '08 Leads First Project of Student-Mentor Research Award Program Ground-Breaking Sustainability Research has a National Audience Professor Sharon Jones Honored by National Society of Professional Engineers Margaret Garcia '07 and Benjamin Flath '07 Design Engineering Sustainability Course Lafayette Places Fifth in Nation at Steel Bridge Competition Briana Niblick '06 Receives Fulbright Grant Engineers Without Borders Hosts Conference on Student Service Projects Lee Vanzler '07 Heads Student Research Team Focusing on Soil Remediation Engineers Without Borders Receives Grant from International Program Engineers Without Borders Students to Attend National Competition at Princeton University Students Work to Improve Water Quality of Bushkill Creek Watershed Daniel Kucz '07 Places Second in National Student Paper Competition Roger Ruggles Receives Engineer of the Year Award from Lehigh Valley Section of ASCE Lafayette Steel Bridge Team to be Featured in Documentary Sharon Jones Named Visiting Senior Research Scholar at Princeton University Abdul-Rahman Salkini '07 Tests Strength of Reinforced Concrete Structures Student Team Gears Up for National Steel Bridge Competition Margaret Garcia '07 and Debra Perrone '08 Present Sustainable Water Systems Research at International Conference in Brazil Ugandan Research Team Finds Common Ground with Lafayette Students Mary J.S. Roth to Spend a Year at Franklin & Marshall Daniel Weaver '07 Designs Detention Pond in Nazareth Daniel Kucz '07 Studies Bridge Structure through Internship Students Tackle Wetland Pollution in Uganda Yearlong Research Focuses on New Ways to Recruit and Retain Engineering Students Christine Moore '08 Researches Better Communication Methods for Civil Engineering Project Managers NSF Grant Helps Continue Water Contamination Removal Project Two Members of Engineering Faculty Elected to Chair ASEE Divisions Veronica Escobar '08 Studies Ways to Measure Construction Productivity Collaborative Educational Experience to Continue after Grant Cycle Ends Lafayette Professors Host High School Engineering Workshops 16 Students Spend Spring Semester Exploring Engineering, Ethics, and Art History in Brussels Senior Civil Engineering Design Class Develops Plans for Student Project Center Steel Bridge Team Takes First Place at Regional Competition Matt Verbyla '06 Awarded Fulbright to Improve Honduran Water System Engineers Without Borders Seeks a More Multidisciplinary Approach Two Lafayette Teams Will Compete in EPA's P3 Student Design Competition for Sustainability Team Tests Way to Fortify Structures Damaged by Earthquakes Students and Faculty Monitor Health of Bushkill Creek Watershed Rachael Oleski '06 Seeks to Further Knowledge on Landslide Prevention Students Determined to Advance in National Steel Bridge Competition Andrew Baker '06, Art Kney Presenting Research at First International Congress on Science and Technology in Ecuador Lafayette Featured in Prism's "Women in Engineering" Issue Student Environmental Research Group Receives $53,379 in Grants to Further Method of Removing Arsenic from Drinking Water Professors Honored for Paper Highlighting Undergraduate Civil Engineering Research at Lafayette EXCEL Scholar Russell Dinardi '07 Studies Lehigh Valley Sinkholes Civil Engineering Professor Stephen Kurtz Wins National Award for Teaching Excellence