Meet Michelle Julet, New Director of the Baker Institute
Michelle Julet helps people move from “what if?” to “what’s next.” As the new Director of the Baker Institute, she’s ready to support Lehigh students, faculty, and partners as they explore, test, and launch ideas that matter.

LehighSiliconValley 2026 Travel Week
Immerse yourself in the Bay Area tech ecosystem and earn 3 credits in one transformative week.

Design Thinking
At Lehigh, the Baker Institute helps students bring Design Thinking to life through workshops, classes, and co-curricular experiences.

LehighSiliconValley
LehighSiliconValley (LSV) offers elite Lehigh students direct access to founders, CEOs, investors, and tech leaders at the forefront of innovation. This immersive program bridges classroom learning with real-world entrepreneurial experience in California's tech hub.

The Hatchery Student Idea Accelerator
Are you ready to turn your creative ideas into real-world solutions? The Hatchery, a six-week summer intensive at Lehigh University, empowers undergraduate students from all majors to tackle global challenges, address community needs, and create the next big innovation. This immersive program will give you the tools, experience, and confidence to transform ideas into actionable solutions—and set yourself apart for your future career.
