The External Advisory Council (EAC) serves as a strategic partner to the Research Translation AcceLUrator (RTA), helping guide its mission to move research from discovery to real-world impact.
Drawing from expertise across industry, government, entrepreneurship, and academia, EAC members provide high-level perspective on strategy, partnerships, and sustainability. Their collective insight helps shape priorities, identify opportunities for collaboration, and ensure that RTA initiatives remain responsive to both societal needs and the evolving innovation landscape.
The EAC strengthens the connection between Lehigh’s research enterprise and external stakeholders, fostering new pathways for commercialization, community engagement, and translational outcomes. Through thoughtful guidance and active engagement, the council helps the RTA advance its vision—building an institutional culture that values impact alongside discovery and prepares researchers to bring their ideas to life in the world.
External Advisory Council member, Susan Yee
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External Advisory Council member, Dr. Kyle Flanigan
External Advisory Council member, Wayne Barz