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Freshman engineering students design prosthetic hiking foot, win first place at design expo
The Louisiana Tech University’s College of Engineering and Science is known for its integrated approach to education and research. One of those innovative programs, Living With the Lab, gives freshman Engineering students an introduction to what studying at Louisiana Tech is like.

Two COES graduate students selected for Outstanding Graduate Teaching Awards
Two Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science (COES) graduate students received the 2021 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Awards during a ceremony hosted by the COES Graduate Student Council.
Three students place in 2021 NATS Conference
Several Louisiana Tech vocal students competed in the 2021 Southern National Association of the Teachers of Singing (NATS) Conference, and three placed in their categories.
Five Distinguished Alumni to share Louisiana Tech Spring Commencement Addresses
Five of Louisiana Tech’s recently honored alumni will each serve as keynote speaker for one of the University’s four Spring Commencement Ceremony sessions May 22 and 23 in the Thomas Assembly Center. Here are the times and keynote speakers for each...

College of Engineering and Science hosts Senior Projects Conference
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Engineering and Science held its annual Senior Projects Conference on Friday, May 7.

TOP DOG New Venture Championship winners for 2021 announced
A total of $7,500 in cash and prizes was awarded during the TOP DOG New Venture Championship at Louisiana Tech University. Awards were given to the top three finishers as well as for entrepreneurial spirit.
Afterschool conference registration open
Registration is now open for the Louisiana Afterschool Virtual Conference, which will take place Thursday, May 13 to Saturday, May 15.

AFROTC commander commissioned in Space Force
At Louisiana Tech University, you can find different people with special talents, hobbies, stories, and backgrounds around each corner. On the 14th floor of Wyly Tower, you can find one of these individuals, Lt. Col. Christopher S. Ritter, with his engaging stories about his experience in the United States Air Force and journey into the United States Space Force.
Louisiana Tech inducts more than 80 students into the Order of the Engineer
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Engineering and Science inducted 81 new members into the Order of the Engineer, a national, honorary organization, during a ceremony at the University’s Integrated Engineering and Science Building (IESB) on Friday evening.

Alumni contribute to the fight against COVID-19 with their work at MECO
During the pandemic, MECO water systems have become even more critical to the supply chain of the biopharmaceutical industry that is working tirelessly in the fight against COVID-19. MECO is working with all current vaccine manufacturers to supply the equipment used to create high-purity water and steam needed to create such life-saving treatments.