Across higher education in science and engineering in the U.S., the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award is seen as clear validation that an up-and-coming faculty member exemplifies the role of teacher-scholar—and is growing into an academic-research powerhouse.

Today, nearly 30% of all active Lehigh engineering faculty members can lay claim to this prestigious award. An astounding 16 eligible new faculty members have been successful in their CAREER proposals over the last five years; this represents more than 75% of eligible faculty hired over the same period.

An astounding 16 eligible new faculty members have been successful in their CAREER proposals over the last five years; this represents more than 75% of eligible faculty hired over the same period.

At Lehigh, these are not individuals who are "locked away" in rarified labs; rather, they are among the most active and vibrant leaders in our classrooms and in our community, engaging with students at all levels, colleagues, and partners while seeking solutions to some of the world's most pressing issues.

The varied and interdisciplinary achievements of this group tell a powerful story about our learning community—and about the outstanding research and innovative approach to scholarship that thrives on our campus.

Congratulations to all of the Rossin College's NSF CAREER Award recipients, as follows: