Computers & Technology
A Stellar Constant
Astronomer steers career by the stars MORE>>
Squeezing Clean Fuel from Coal
Chemical engineer works to convert coal into syngas MORE>>
Computing Cracks
LSU assistant professor of mathematics, Blaise Bourdin, studies how mathematical modeling can help predict crack formation and prevent disaster. 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>> Micro Engineering a Macro Image
LSU researchers are harnessing the powers of hardware and software to create an imaging system that can create a specialized kind of high-definition image that has tremendous possibilities for future application in imaging, security, and medicine. MORE>> Computing Katrina
LSU's Center for Computation & Technology (CCT) has been working with researchers at the Center for the Study of Public Health Impacts of Hurricanes (CSPHIH) to better prepare for storms through visualization and modeling in a collaboration to save lives. Storm Issue 2005 MORE>> Catching Waves
Researchers and technicians from a group called the LIGO Scientific Collaboration spend their days on the cutting edge of scientific discovery, monitoring parts of the universe and waiting to "hear" something that will set the scientific world on its ear - gravitational waves. Spring 2005 MORE>> Probing the Medical Mind
In an effort to understand and reduce medical errors, a team of researchers and practitioners have joined together to investigate how the adoption of information technology can be used to improve patient care. Winter 2005 MORE>> Just the Right Mix
In Collaboration with Dow Chemical Company, Sumanta Acharya is looking at how to predict mixing processes and design mixers to enhance the quality and quantity of chemicals used in products ranging from plastics to prescriptive drugs. Winter 2005 MORE>> Pushing the Limits of Space
LSU students, as well as other university students from across the state, are getting the opportunity to delve into complex and high tech projects. Fall 2004 MORE>> Computing Power for the Arts
LSU's Nemeaux computer cluster will be used primarily for creative and research projects in the computational arts, including animation rendering, video compositing, and network-based digital audio and will allow students to render their designs within 15 minutes. Fall 2004 MORE>> National Shortages
The LSU System Research & Technology Foundation is overseeing the construction of the Louisiana Emerging Technology Center (LETC), a 60,000-square foot wet lab incubator for use by life sciences businesses. Summer 2004 MORE>> Drilling in the Deep
Lower natural gas prices and a cost-effective method of producing it are the goals of the Department of Petroleum Engineering Assitant Professor John Rogers Smith. Summer 2004 MORE>> Safer Flying for the Future
Engineer Jorge Aravena and his team are developing flight controls systems that will be able to identify potential problems as early as possible and either make corrections or suggest courses of action to pilots. Spring 2004 MORE>> Speed-of-light Access
Louisiana researchers could soon have access to an information network that transmits data at light speeds. Spring 2004 MORE>> Nano Life Savers
Researchers at LSU's J. Bennett Johnston, Sr., Center for Advanced Microstructures & Devices are harnessing the power of nanotechnology to develop a handheld device about the size of a palm pilot to detect anthrax. Spring 2004 MORE>> Tracking Potential Terrorists
Computer Scientist Peter Chen is aiding law enforcement and security agencies in tracking and capturing terrorists and other criminals. Winter 2004 MORE>> | 
