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Caregiver applications for Tech XXI now being accepted

Attention Louisiana Tech Bulldog fans: As the selection for Tech XXI is now underway, it is now time to begin the application process for Louisiana Tech’s Mascot Caregiver! The Bulldog Search Committee is looking for a family near Louisiana Tech’s campus who would be willing to keep and care for our live mascot.  It’s no [more]

AROS Consulting offering free social media seminar

AROS Consulting, an organizational solutions and services group created and managed by doctoral students from Louisiana Tech University’s industrial and organizational psychology program, is offering a free social media seminar for all campus and community members. “Friends, Fans, and Followers: Using Social Media for Competitive Advantage” will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., [more]

DeCoster’s work featured on cover of international biotech publication

Dr. Mark DeCoster, the James E. Wyche III Endowed Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University, and his team of researchers are featured in a cover story in the latest edition of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) – one of the premier and most widely read biotechnology publications in the world. The featured [more]

LA-SiGMA, Shell kick off summer programs at Louisiana Tech

The Louisiana Alliance for Simulation-Guided Materials Applications (LA-SiGMA) and the Shell Northern Louisiana Regional Collaborative for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching kicked off two summer research programs this week on the campus of Louisiana Tech University with students and teachers from as far away as Maryland and Wisconsin in attendance. The Research Experiences for [more]

Tech Eco-marathon team selected for global Shell advertising campaign

Louisiana Tech University’s award-winning Eco-marathon team and their vehicle, “Hot Rod” has been selected for featuring in an international Shell advertising campaign that highlights the Shell Eco-marathon mileage challenge. The advertisement with the headline, “Let’s Fuel Their Imagination to Think of More Innovative Energy Solutions” will feature a photo of Louisiana Tech team members Jeremy [more]

Louisiana Tech recognized again nationally for value, high starting salaries

For the second time in the past week, Louisiana Tech University has been recognized nationally for providing its students and graduates with an outstanding value for their investment in higher education. Affordable Colleges Online released their national rankings Tuesday, of the “Low Cost Colleges with High Starting Salaries for Graduates” with Louisiana Tech landing at [more]

Louisiana Tech ranked among the Top 25 in the nation for best ROI

Louisiana Tech University has been ranked No. 21 in the nation for providing its graduates with the best returns on their investments (ROI) in their college educations, according to a new report released by AdvisorOne – an online financial news site that supports Investment Advisor and Research magazines. Louisiana Tech was the only university in [more]

Kinesiology professor to present research at national, regional industry conferences

Dr. David Szymanski, an associate professor of kinesiology and strength and conditioning coach for baseball at Louisiana Tech University, will present research during a poster session at the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) 60th Annual Meeting on Friday, followed by a 90-minute presentation at the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Midwest Regional Conference [more]

Associate dean named vice president of national mathematics association

Dr. Jenna P. Carpenter, associate dean for the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University, has been elected to a term as First Vice President of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), beginning in February 2014. The MAA is the nation’s largest professional society focusing on undergraduate mathematics at the collegiate level.  They [more]

Outstanding faculty honored at Tech’s spring commencement

Four Louisiana Tech University faculty members were honored for excellence in teaching, research and advising during last Saturday spring commencement ceremony at the Thomas Assembly Center. The 2013 Louisiana Tech University Foundation’s Professorship Award, F. Jay Taylor Undergraduate Teaching Award and Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Award were presented before the 879 spring graduates and nearly [more]