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Tech Top 5 – Places to Visit
Top 5 places to visit from Provost Dr. Terry McConathy
Public history interns get help making history
History majors and archive interns Ashlie Ellis and Caiyen Torres began the first week of the quarter March 11 with Eller in Prescott Memorial Library where they got hands-on experience working with physical materials and processing a collection. But by Monday, March 16, the University had transitioned to online classes. One week later came the gubernatorial order to teach and learn from home.
Doctoral candidates earn spot in NASA’s ‘Ignite the Night’ Event
A pair of Louisiana Tech students have been selected to compete in “Ignite the Night,” a virtual event by NASA’s iTech team that invites innovators and enthusiasts to meet NASA, learn more about its iTech program, and present an idea on stage to an esteemed panel of NASA’s Center Chief Technologists, industry experts, and investors.
Economics undergrads publish second issue of REAL Report
The Winter 2020 issue of the Regional Economic Analysis of Louisiana (REAL) Report was recently published by undergraduate economics majors in Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business.
Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program awards $1.2M grant to College of Education
The National Science Foundation recently awarded Louisiana Tech University a $1.2 million Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program grant to foster computer science education in north Louisiana.
Freshman Avereigh Barras makes ear guards for medical workers
In only eight days, Louisiana Tech freshman Avereigh Barras has made more than 1,000 ear guards, or “mask strap extenders,” and sent them free-of-charge to 28 facilities — hospitals, clinics, home health units, hospice care, labs, pharmacies, and nursing homes — in seven states: Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, and California.
Zoom karaoke keeps COES students connected
Students in Louisiana Tech’s College of Engineering and Science (COES) are staying connected through song.
College of Business announces temporary application changes for graduate programs
In response to the ongoing challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business announced that several steps will be taken to accommodate applicants to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Accountancy (MAcc) programs.
Tech Family members serve with military on front lines of Covid-19 battle
At least two members of the Tech Family are on the front lines of the fight with Covid-19, Tech Leadership Council (TLC) member and freshman biology major Sabrina Birmingham with the Louisiana National Guard, and assistant professor in Tech’s Division of Nursing Yolanda Hoof with the Army Reserves.
COB Announces 2020-21 Caddo and Bossier REAL Scholarship Recipients
Dr. Chris Martin, dean of the College of Business at Louisiana Tech University, recently announced the recipients of the College’s REAL Scholarship for the 2020-21 academic year. Brennan D. Barber, of Bossier City, Calvary Baptist Academy Audrey Grace...