Summer 2006

The Air We Breathe
In LSU's Department of Chemical Engineering, researchers are studying fog in the Gulf Coast Region and the potential risks it may pose for our health. MORE>>

Beneath the Surface
Researchers in LSU's Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences are searching for better ways to predict the behavior of the fine structures and fronts of oceans and coastal regions. MORE>>

Creative Curriculum
LSU researchers conduct studies to determine how teachers respond when unexpected situations, such as natural disasters, occur and how this affects learning in the classroom. MORE>>

Revealing the Secrets of Genes
A team of researchers, led by LSU assistant professor of biological sciences David Donze, is studying how chromatin fulfills its role as a genetic regulator in cells. MORE>>

Preparing Students for the Future
An LSU researcher is examining the histories of first-generation university students in an attempt to discover what challenges they face and what makes secondary education so different for them. MORE>>

New Era of Research Computing
To significantly improve user support and advance research on campus, the LSU Center for Computation & Technology (CCT) and LSU Information Technology Services (ITS) have formed a partnership to optimize research and high-performance computing (HPC). MORE>>