News Releases
LSU Computer Science Senior Conquers School, Raising Four Kids
BATON ROUGE, LA - Though Baton Rouge native Malana Fuentes grew up with the cards stacked against her, she has come out on the other side, hoping to inspire younger generations, including her own kids, that they can do it all if they want it badly enough.
LSU Computer Science Division Adds World-Class Faculty
November 4, 2024 BATON ROUGE, LA - Over the course of the last year, the LSU Division of Computer Science (CS) and Engineering has bolstered its faculty ranks with nearly a dozen talented academics and researchers with a wide breadth of expertise. It's a development indicative of a rapidly-growing major in the College of Engineering and a priority area for the university as a whole.
LSU’s Calcea Johnson Publishes Groundbreaking Research in The American Mathematical Monthly
Calcea Johnson, an LSU environmental engineering sophomore, has achieved a milestone few undergraduates reach: publication in The American Mathematical Monthly, one of the field’s most respected journals.
LSU Researchers Develop Groundbreaking Cancer-Detecting Device
LSU researchers have developed a device capable of detecting cancerous tissues during surgery with unprecedented speed and accuracy. This technology could significantly reduce the likelihood of cancer recurrence and improve patient survival rates globally.
The Future of ADHD Treatment? LSU’s VR Research Aims to Help Students Focus and Succeed
Thousands of children in Louisiana struggle with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, which can interfere with their schoolwork and daily lives. Louisiana ranks among the states with the highest number of ADHD diagnoses. For many families, treatment can be expensive, frustrating, and overwhelming for their parents.
LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Bivins, Team Researching Faster Wetland Restoration Methods
October 30, 2024 BATON ROUGE, LA - It's not news that Louisiana wetlands are disappearing at an astounding rate--nearly 30 square miles annually, per the U.S. Geological Survey. With every acre lost of the three million acres that make up the state's wetland ecosystem, also lost are species and habitats that are unique to the state and provide protection from hurricanes and flooding.
Third Annual GeauxHack: Hackathon to be Held Nov. 1-3
BATON ROUGE, LA - For the third year, the LSU Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) and LSU Computer Science will welcome college and high school students to campus for the annual GeauxHack: Hackathon event. Over the course of three days, from Nov. 1-Nov. 3, participants will engage in programming, pitching, and playing and be tasked with creating an application that addresses a themed prompt.