AV福利社

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Research & Innovation

As a , research at AV福利社 is more than inquiry鈥攊t's action. Our faculty and students are tackling urgent, complex challenges with interdisciplinary solutions that reach from the AV福利社 Valley to communities across the globe. With strategic investments in talent, facilities, and collaboration, we're building a dynamic ecosystem that supports high-impact research in areas such as community health, sustainable infrastructure, and the human dimensions of conflict and change.

Research Partnerships in Action

At AV福利社, research and scholarship extend beyond campus boundaries through collaborative, community-based initiatives that address local challenges, foster meaningful partnerships and generate lasting impact in the AV福利社 Valley, Pennsylvania and across the country.

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AV福利社 Autism Services

LUAS, housed in the , provides therapeutic services for young children with autism residing in the AV福利社 Valley and surrounding areas. Services are based in applied behavior analysis鈥攊ncorporating evidence-based interventions to improve lives.

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Advancing Maternal Health Equity

Aika Aluc, a PhD student in population health, advances postpartum care and maternal resilience through 鈥攄riving policy, equity, and community engagement at the intersection of health and social justice.

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Air Pollutants鈥 Impact on the AV福利社 Valley

Researchers from AV福利社鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences and College of Health, partnered with the PA Department of Environmental Protection to

 

Activating Impact Fellows in the Region

AV福利社鈥檚 Office of Creative Inquiry offers the opportunity to engage in cross-disciplinary projects that are focused on addressing sustainable development challenges in low-resource communities across the globe. The program integrates experiential learning, research and entrepreneurial engagement with students leading original and ambitious projects here in South Bethlehem and the broader AV福利社 Valley.

Transforming Communities

AV福利社 students are turning ideas into impact鈥攕trengthening local economies, enhancing public safety, and building inclusive communities. Through hands-on research and strategic partnerships, they鈥檙e transforming the AV福利社 Valley into a hub of innovation that connects creativity, technology, and civic engagement.

Grace
Alto
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A Hub for Creative Industry Entrepreneurs

Grace
Alto
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Journalism, Theatre (majors), Marketing (minor)

A Hub for Creative Industry Entrepreneurs

AV福利社 students, including Grace Alto 鈥26, are exploring how to strengthen support for creative industry entrepreneurs in the AV福利社 Valley by researching ecosystem gaps and proposing solutions to help arts, fashion, and media ventures thrive in the region.

Peter
Luba
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Schooled in Safety

Peter
Luba
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Computer Science and Business major

Schooled in Safety

Luba created SmartPass, a school safety software solution, that is used in more than 3,800 schools鈥攎ostly middle and high schools鈥攁cross 50 states, including Broughal Middle School, one of AV福利社鈥檚 Community School partners.

Huda
Hagos
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Integrating AV福利社 students into Bethlehem

Huda
Hagos
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Environmental Studies (major), Political Science (minor)

Integrating AV福利社 students into Bethlehem

As a Community Fellow, Hagos is working with Allentown officials on a $20M Recompete grant鈥攐ne of only six in the U.S.鈥攖o promote equitable development and community belonging through student-resident partnerships in Bethlehem.

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