NEWS

I/O Psych graduate kicks off new speaker series Psychology@Work
Louisiana Tech University’s Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences will focus on how Industrial-Organizational Psychology is used in the workplace through their new Psychology@Work speaker series.

Louisiana Tech hosts SCILS meeting in Baton Rouge
The SCILS Region 8 LaSTEM Center hosted the Q1 LaSTEM Council Meeting at the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum in Baton Rouge on Jan. 31.

Prescott Memorial Library displays Phi Kappa Phi regalia
Louisiana Tech University is celebrating National Phi Kappa Phi Week with a special display in Prescott Memorial Library, Feb. 6-10.

Publications paint comprehensive picture of state economy
The Center for Economic Research, housed in Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business, recently published the 2022-23 Louisiana Economic Abstract. The publication is the second in an ongoing annual series designed to report state-level economic developments and the impact of policies in Louisiana.

Debate team repeats as State Champion
The Louisiana Tech University Debate Team made it back-to-back state championships last weekend by winning the Southern Forensics Championship at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, the tournament that serves as the state competition for Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

Biomedical engineering alumnus to present neuro research to Tech community
Louisiana Tech University Biomedical Engineering alumnus Dr. John A. White (‘84), Professor and Chairman of Biomedical Engineering and Principal Investigator of the Neuronal Dynamics Research Lab at Boston University, will present his work to the Louisiana Tech University community on Wednesday, February 8, at 12:30 p.m. in the Integrated Engineering and Science Building (IESB) AEP Auditorium Room 108.

Berg, School of Design showcase work at Tiny Con 3
Louisiana Tech Associate Professor of Design Jerry Berg II and three students minoring in Game Design — Kristina Martinez, Thien Vu, and Trevor Taylor — recently participated in Tiny Con 3, an indie game development event, hosted by the Society of Play in Dallas.

Sawyer spreads Mardi Gras cheer as King Janus XL
Being king isn’t all Mardi Gras balls and parades, and that’s fine with Louisiana Tech University Physics Professor and Director of Chemistry and Physics Dr. H. Lee Sawyer, or as he’s known among his krewe – King Janus XL.

Winter Choir Concert planned Feb. 7 in Howard
More than 40 students who make up The University Choir, Chamber Singers, and Tech Pop Ensemble will present Louisiana Tech’s Winter Choir Concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 in Howard Auditorium.

Biomedical Engineering student earns CADENCE Diversity Scholarship
Louisiana Tech University student Catherine Lacey earned a CADENCE Women in Technology Diversity Scholarship for her academic success, leadership, and passion for using biomedical technology to improve the world.