Research at Lehman


Out of the fertile bed of the liberal arts tradition grows a research-rich enterprise that is revolutionizing STEM education; battling breast cancer; transforming theoretical and computational modeling; and employing molecular plant biology to unlock biomedical benefits. Emerging research in the areas of environmental science, materials science, and health sciences is on the horizon. With the opening of Lehman's $70 million teaching and research facility, the College has officially entered a new phase of its evolution. With approximately $16 million in externally funded research and sponsored programs coupled with a growing, research-active faculty, Lehman is well on its way to becoming the epicenter of research and creative scholarship in The Bronx.

Department Spotlight

Music Building PhotoIn FY2025, Lehman was awarded approximately $12.5 Million in new funding from public and private sources in support of scholarly research that impacts local schools, community organizations, small businesses, and healthcare networks in The Bronx and around the world.

Lehman's students come from 138 countries and speak more than 60 languages. Students travel to Greece, Chile, South Korea, and others to study and absorb these unique cultures.

STEM Research

STEM at Lehman PhotoResearch and discovery at Lehman respond to the critical needs of the 21st century. Faculty and students collaborate to solve cutting-edge problems that range from seeking new antibiotics, solving food insecurity, ensuring privacy in technology, discovery new materials, and understanding the mechanisms of cancer. Disciplines involves in STEM research include anthropology, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, earth and geospatial sciences, exercise science, health science, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, sociology and social work. STEM researchers address both basic and applied sciences. STEM research at Lehman thrives on its intellectual challenges in a diverse community of novice and experienced researchers committed to ensuring that groups underrepresented in science are educated and empowered to contribute their perspectives to transformative discoveries. Join us!

STEM research faculty are committed to educating the next generation of scientists. You can find a list of the STEM research faculty who are currently mentoring students and their research areas in the REACH program. For more in-depth information about the work of individual researchers, please consult the individual’s webpages that can be found in their Department under the faculty.


Lehman Published Work

Read papers, publications, and research by Lehman College professors at CUNY Academic Works.

Research News & Publications

Student Scientists Spend a Rewarding Summer Making Neighborhoods Safer

Center for Smart Streetscapes offers life-changing research experiences

Steven Holochwost Argues Developmental Science Must Go Beyond Traditional Settings

Reaching children in their lived environments is crucial for success

New Plant Sciences Research Finds Medicinal Compounds Have Staying Power

Those stale jars of spices in your cupboard might still be useful (in a lab)

Is China Truly Socialist? New Article Questions Definitions

Barry Murdaco tackles thorny issues in Marxist value theory

For Pregnancy Loss, Digital Tools Have Potential to Offset Health Disparities

Study by HeART researchers finds current health protocols lacking

LaRose Parris: Why Black Thought Matters

New book reframes the development of Western ideas