Summer Bulletin 2023

“Anyone who can operate a cell phone should be able to operate this process. This is not technology for making money. It’s for saving the world.” —Professor Arup K. SenGupta on his technology to remove carbon pollution from the air. Page 6 The Lehigh University Space Initiative (LUSI) brings together students passionate about space exploration. Here, Zemichael Gebeyehu ’24, left, and Nathaniel Dudko ’26 work on the group’s entry for the international University Rover Challenge sponsored by the Mars Society. CONTENTS ON THE COVER: In experiments bound for space, Lehigh researchers will study thermophoresis in quiescent fluids for bioseparations. Illustration by Ariel Davis CORRESPONDENCE 3 DISPATCH 45 IN REMEMBRANCE 73 ENDNOTE 80 8 Lehigh Engineers Design New Thermal Battery The technology is capable of operating with heat or electricity as the charging energy input. 13 Compelling Perspectives Launches Lehigh creates new program to encourage open conversations. 14 ‘Do You Know What You Have Here?’ Mark Connar ’84 MBA works to preserve a piece of world heritage on Lehigh’s Stabler Pathways property. 20 Gaining Momentum Formed in Fall 2021, the Lehigh women’s wrestling club made history in February by wrestling in an exhibition match. 24 ‘The Lehigh Way’ New head football coach Kevin Cahill looks to build a new culture within the program. 30 The Art of Curating Students learn the behind-the-scenes business of museums and galleries. 32 ‘World War II Nancy Drew’ Drawn to South Pacific Donna Esposito ’94 has written two WWII era novels and helped with the repatriation of an MIA American soldier. 36 Open for Business Lehigh’s Business Innovation Building features unique design, technology.

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