The LSU Center for River Studies celebrated its fifth anniversary this year. 
The Center “conducts research on the world’s major rivers with a specific focus on the Mississippi River,” according to its website. It is also home to a 10,000-square-foot model of the Mississippi River, which helps scientists and students conduct and visualize their river research. 
Professor Clinton Willson, the Center’s director, spoke about milestones in its first five years, goals for the Center and experiences he enjoys the most while working there in the above video.