NEWS

COES names 2021 outstanding students, faculty
During the Spring Quarter of each year, College of Engineering and Science (COES) faculty and staff nominate outstanding juniors and seniors, and a committee selects winners based on service to the University and College and academic success. Seniors vote on their favorite faculty members. Winners are announced at the College’s annual Spring Release celebration.
College of Applied and Natural Sciences presents 2021 awards online
April 15, more than 30 faculty members and students, representing nearly every unit of the College, shared their research with colleagues, family, friends, and alumni.

Stafford publishes new theory in cybersecurity research
Five years after first presenting his concept at the 2016 Dewald Roode Workshop on Behavioral Information Security, Dr. Tom Stafford has published his grounded theory development of a mid-range Theory of Cybersecurity Complacency.

Project-based first-year engineering course series is put to test under COVID restrictions, comes out victorious
One of the biggest questions during the COVID pandemic has been how educational institutions should proceed, and colleges such as Louisiana Tech University have faced the challenge of operating while also following CDC guidelines, an especially difficult task for a school dominated by majors that require hands-on experience such as engineering.

TTC director, board members honored at 2021 No-Dig Show
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) honored Dr. John Matthews, director of Louisiana Tech’s Trenchless Technology Center and associate professor of civil engineering and construction engineering technology at the University, Lynn Osborn, Trenchless Technology Center board member, and James Barbera, former TTC board member, at the 2021 No-Dig Show.
Partnership with NELA Healthcare Alliance benefits Nursing program
Grants provided to the Louisiana Tech Nursing program through the alliance have provided more opportunities for students to gain a broader perspective on their field.
Final New Frontiers seminar planned
The New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series will hold its final WebEx event of the year at 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 19.

All invited to art exhibition, artist talks
Louisiana Tech’s School of Design Gallery invites everyone to its Spring 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibition, Subterene: Operating Beneath the Surface, and its Virtual Artist Talks.

2021-22 COES Graduate Council elected
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Engineering and Science (COES) graduate students have elected the 2021-22 COES Graduate Council.

Top Five — Art of Music
Biology and Music major Clay Zizzi tells us his Top 5 favorite things about the art of music.