Research and innovation are at the core of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences at Louisiana Tech University. Our faculty and students collaborate across disciplines to tackle real-world challenges in health, agriculture, environmental science, and human performance. From developing sustainable forestry practices and advancing biomedical research to improving health outcomes through cutting-edge data analytics and communication science, ANS is shaping the future through inquiry and impact. Students are engaged early in hands-on research experiences—working side-by-side with faculty mentors in state-of-the-art labs, on our 1,150-acre South Campus, and through community-based projects. Whether it's through groundbreaking discoveries or practical innovations, ANS research drives progress that extends well beyond the classroom.