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Attendees at the 2016 Energy Summit in the Dalton J. Woods Auditorium of LSU’s College of the Coast and Environment listen to presentations.

LSU Energy Summit discusses Donald Trump’s rhetoric on trade deals

By William Taylor Potter | @wmtaylorpotter October 27, 2016

While sitting in a roundtable discussion on energy and economic implications for Louisiana, LSU Professor Emeritus of Economics Loren Scott related an anecdote about his mother to attendees. “[She]...

Attendees at the 2016 Energy Summit in the Dalton J. Woods Auditorium of LSU’s College of the Coast and Environment listen to presentations.

Session at LSU Energy Summit warns energy representatives about complex future challenges

By Christian Boutwell | @CBoutwell_ October 27, 2016

Jim Krane, Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, veered global at the opening of the 2016 Energy Summit at LSU’s Center for Energy...

LSU Innovation Park helps faculty and students develop businesses.

LSU Innovation Park executive director appointed to international committee

By CJ Carver | @CWCarver_ October 25, 2016

The University’s Innovation Park is being recognized yet again as its executive director, Charles D’Agostino, was appointed to the Association of University Research Parks executive committee...

LSU Center for Energy Studies, Economics and Policy Research Group to host energy summit

By CJ Carver October 19, 2016

The University’s Center for Energy Studies along with the University’s Economics & Policy Research Group will hold the Energy Summit 2016, “Managing through Energy Challenges”...

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LSU chemistry professor contributes to “Handbook to Porphyrin Science”

By Allison Bruhl October 19, 2016

University chemistry professor Kevin Smith published and co-edited volumes 40 and 44 of the book series “Handbook of Porphyrin Science” in September with University of Houston chemistry professor...

LSU freshman Natural Resource Ecology & Management and Spanish major Kathyrn Davis studies the genetic structure of Bachman's Sparrow to help with the conservation of the species on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 at Memorial Oak Grove.

LSU researchers pursuing genetic research, personal advancement

By Katie Gagliano October 18, 2016

For wildlife biology graduate student Amie Settlecowski, having freshman Stamps scholar Katie Davis assist with her research is about more than convenience — it’s about mentoring the next generation...

University of Arizona professor discusses the search for habitable planets

By Lauren Heffker October 16, 2016

Recent scientific advances have made discovering life on other planets outside our solar system a likely possibility. Chris Impey, a University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy at the University of...

University Professor Tabetha Boyajain discusses the recently discovered "Tabby's Star" on October 3, 2016 in Nicholson Hall.

New LSU faculty member heading up mission to investigate star

By Lauren Heffker October 5, 2016

One of the University’s newest faculty members is spearheading a mission to solve the mystery surrounding KIC 8462852, a star exhibiting unusual light patterns. Assistant professor of physics and...

LSU undergraduates to present research at annual conference

By CJ Carver October 3, 2016

The University’s Office of Strategic Initiatives will host its eighth annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Oct. 14, providing a forum for undergraduates to present their research, interact...

Graduate student Clay Tucker demonstrates coring a tree on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, on LSU campus.

Doctoral student studies trees to improve coastal restoration efforts

By Lauren Heffker October 2, 2016

Louisiana’s rich culture has always been deeply tied to its landscape, which could be in jeopardy if it continues to disappear at an alarming rate. While the University is directly affected by the...

African Pompano. 2014. Giclée print on handmade Japanese rice paper in an edition of 13. 18 by 24 inches each.

Researchers use art to explore biodiversity in the Gulf of Mexico

By Katie Gagliano September 29, 2016

Two University researchers are using art as an outlet to excite the public about biodiversity in the Gulf of Mexico. “Crude Life,” a citizen art and science investigation of the Gulf of Mexico...

LSU PERTT lab studies, recreates disasters like Deepwater Horizon

LSU PERTT lab studies, recreates disasters like Deepwater Horizon

By Allison Bruhl September 28, 2016

Six years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, more than 400 University students have made efforts to ensure such a tragedy never occurs again. The LSU Petroleum Engineering Research and Technology Transfer,...