NEWS

School of Design to open Mathys exhibit
Louisiana Tech University’s School of Design will open its latest exhibit with a public reception at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 in the Bethea and Moffett Galleries of the Taylor Visual Arts Center.

LTCA opens 76th season with Fabulous Equinox Orchestra
The Louisiana Tech Concert Association will begin its 76th season with a free outdoor concert featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.
Center for Afterschool Learning earns Million Girls Moonshot grant
Andrew Ganucheau, director of the Louisiana Center for Afterschool Learning in the SciTEC division of the Louisiana Tech’s College of Education, has been awarded a grant from the STEM Next Opportunity Fund as part of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative.

Nanosystems engineer to continue innovative research with Louisiana Tech
When Brandon Hubbs transferred from Baton Rouge Community College in his hometown to Louisiana Tech University, his plan was to finish his bachelor’s degree and transfer to another university for graduate studies. The three years that he’s spent with Louisiana Tech’s Nanosystems Engineering program have changed his mind. Thanks to engaging coursework and undergraduate research opportunities, Hubbs will continue his studies with the University after he earns his Bachelor of Science this fall.

Edwards to deliver 15th annual Marbury Ethics Lecture
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards will deliver the 15th annual William Ardis Marbury, Jr. and Virginia Lomax Marbury Lecture Series on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 2:30 p.m.

Doctoral student Rifat-E-Nur Hossain thrives on research, studies, and leadership
For students enrolled in Louisiana Tech University’s College of Engineering and Science (COES) graduate programs, Rifat-E-Nur Hossain is a familiar name. When the doctoral student is not working on groundbreaking nanosystems and manufacturing research, she is fulfilling her duties as the public relations officer for the College of Engineering and Science Graduate Student Council, helping engage the graduate student community.
School of Music Flute Studio to host Fall is for Fluting
Louisiana Tech University’s School of Music Flute Studio will host Fall is for Fluting Sept. 28-29. The event will feature a special recital with Nicole Chamberlain designed for flute players, composers, those interested in the music industry, and music lovers at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 in Howard Auditorium.

Center for Information Assurance launches Cyber Ways podcast to connect academia and industry
The Center for Information Assurance, housed in Louisiana Tech’s College of Business, launched The Cyber Ways podcast this week. Hosted by Dr. Craig Van Slyke and Dr. Tom Stafford, renowned Computer Information Systems faculty members, the podcast aims to translate academic cyber security research into practical and real-world application.

‘Vaccines of Past, Present, and Future’ topic of New Frontiers kickoff
Dr. Lisa Morici, associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Tulane University School of Medicine, will present “Vaccines of the Past, Present, and Future” as Louisiana Tech’s New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series holds its first event of 2021-22 at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 27, in University Hall 134.
Louisiana Tech to host graduate webinar in multiscale genome research
Sept. 22, Louisiana Tech University will host a multiscale genome organization research webinar in which graduate students and postdoctoral researchers will share their work in the field.