NEWS
New Frontiers to focus on health disparities in Feb. 1 lecture
At 3:30 p.m. CST Feb. 1, The New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Seminar series will return for the second of two lectures focused on patient care. This lecture will focus on COVID-19, health care disparities, vaccine education, and what individuals can do to aid in community response and recovery.
Student research published in Journal of Neurotoxicology
Students from the School of Biological Sciences and the Molecular Sciences and Nanotechnology (MSNT) program recently published their findings on the impact of photon and proton radiation on neurological DNA repair and mitochondrial activity in the Journal of Neurotoxicology.
Cast announced for ‘Church & State’
Louisiana Tech’s Department of Theatre has announced the cast for Church & State, the spring’s virtual production of a dark and increasingly relevant dramedy written by award-winning playwright Jason Odell Williams, directed by Cherrie Sciro and assisted by Katie Brumfield.
College of Business to host virtual Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace forum
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business will host Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace on Tuesday, Feb. 2. The virtual forum includes five sessions featuring an array of speakers who are diversity, equity, and inclusion thought-leaders from top global corporations. This free event is open to the public, and registration is required for each session. Attendees can register at tinyurl.com/LATechDI2021.
Assistant professor of civil engineering to be awarded professionalism award by LEF
Dr. C. Shawn Sun, assistant professor of civil engineering for Louisiana Tech University has been selected to receive the 2021 Engineering Faculty Professionalism award from the Louisiana Engineering Foundation.
More than $171 million raised through Louisiana Tech’s Forever Loyal Campaign
Louisiana Tech University announced the conclusion of the public phase of Forever Loyal: The Campaign for Louisiana Tech University, the boldest fundraising initiative in the institution’s history, which raised more than $171 million.
Kinesiology chair to serve as senior contributor to SportsEDTV
Louisiana Tech’s Dr. David Szymanski, kinesiology department chair in the College of Education, has been asked to serve as a senior contributor to SportsEDTV.
Top 5 – Reasons to love coaching debate
Alumna, communication instructor, and debate team coach Megan Smith explains why she continues to love debate.
Virtual auditions for ‘Church and State’ end Jan. 11
Virtual auditions for Church and State, the spring production of The Louisiana Tech Theatre Department, began Jan. 5. Submission deadline is 6 p.m. Jan. 11.
Biology grad student earns Sigma Xi grant
Caroline Rinderle, a student in the Master of Science in Biology program, was named a recipient of Sigma Xi’s 2020 Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR). She was one of only 101 grant recipients and the only student from the State of Louisiana to receive this highly competitive award.