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Project-based first-year engineering course series is put to test under COVID restrictions, comes out victorious
One of the biggest questions during the COVID pandemic has been how educational institutions should proceed, and colleges such as Louisiana Tech University have faced the challenge of operating while also following CDC guidelines, an especially difficult task for a school dominated by majors that require hands-on experience such as engineering.

TTC director, board members honored at 2021 No-Dig Show
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) honored Dr. John Matthews, director of Louisiana Tech’s Trenchless Technology Center and associate professor of civil engineering and construction engineering technology at the University, Lynn Osborn, Trenchless Technology Center board member, and James Barbera, former TTC board member, at the 2021 No-Dig Show.
Partnership with NELA Healthcare Alliance benefits Nursing program
Grants provided to the Louisiana Tech Nursing program through the alliance have provided more opportunities for students to gain a broader perspective on their field.
Final New Frontiers seminar planned
The New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series will hold its final WebEx event of the year at 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 19.

All invited to art exhibition, artist talks
Louisiana Tech’s School of Design Gallery invites everyone to its Spring 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibition, Subterene: Operating Beneath the Surface, and its Virtual Artist Talks.

2021-22 COES Graduate Council elected
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Engineering and Science (COES) graduate students have elected the 2021-22 COES Graduate Council.

Top Five — Art of Music
Biology and Music major Clay Zizzi tells us his Top 5 favorite things about the art of music.

CyberTeach-LA offers STEM students pathway to teach computer science
Beginning in Fall 2021, Louisiana Tech University will offer science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) majors a pathway to earn certification as computer science educators through the CyberTeach-LA program.

Physics program offers special emphasis to students interested in the medical field
Louisiana Tech University’s Physics program is offering a Medical Physics emphasis for students who love physics and are interested in a career in the medical field.

Tech Greenhouse back in bloom
Louisiana Tech’s Greenhouse on South Campus, a collateral damage victim of the April 2019 tornado, celebrated its Grand Re-Opening under a Tech Blue cloudless sky Thursday, April 1.