As the Louisiana Legislature prepares to enter a third special session to attempt to fix the $648 million budget deficit before July 1, some University programs are at risk of being cut. A recent...
The emerging field of quantum computing will provide many new ways for scientists to do calculations. Quantum computers work quite differently from normal computers and have the potential to radically...
A team of five, engineering seniors at the University have spent almost 300 hours making a beach-ready wheelchair for a woman with a neuromuscular disorder.
The team, consisting of electrical engineer...
Louisiana’s coral reefs might be gone before the majority of Louisianans even know they exist. Due to the rapid warming of coastal waters, the Flower Garden Banks coral reefs are quickly shrinking.The Flower...
On a person’s birthday, they can usually expect to receive gifts. This year, an LSU Professor received a birthday gift she won’t soon forget.
CETF Distinguished Professor and Graduate Coordinator...
Louisiana’s coast accounts for billions of dollars of its economy. However, there has been no comprehensive guide showing potential hazards near Louisiana’s coast until now. With the new Louisiana...
Nothing symbolizes the bayou more than a pot of boiling crawfish and an oil rig standing tall in the ocean.
Combine Cajun cuisine with a collection of North America’s greatest minds in petroleum...
For researchers, translating findings into a product that can be successful and generate revenue is a long and difficult process, especially for those without experience in commercialization. The Leverage...
Housing plans for the University’s legal marijuana growth operation are rapidly moving forward. Ashley Mullens, LSU AgCenter coordinator for the medical marijuana initiative, projects...
LSU Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences professor Tammy Dugas has revolutionized a new heart disease treatment using red wine.
Dugas is the co-founder of ReQuisite Biomedical, which specializes...
Beads are a staple of Mardi Gras celebrations. However, apart from some particularly rare or ornate beads, some beads are thrown away, and may end up in landfills. LSU biological sciences professor Naohiro...
The Mississippi River is both a blessing and a curse. It drives commerce for Louisiana, but the act of diverting the river resulted in huge loss of the state’s wetlands. With the new LSU Center for...
