Barking Up the Right Tree
Audrey Calhoun credits Louisiana Tech for her one-of-a-kind career in forestry Audrey Calhoun, who in 1973 graduated from Louisiana Tech’s School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry, didn’t set out to be a trailblazer. Her original plan wasn’t to become the first female to graduate from Tech with a bachelor’s in Forestry. Or the first black…
The Crystal Ball of Biotechnology
Louisiana Tech team utilizing AI to predict the future of bacteria behavior As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to drive innovation, Louisiana Tech University remains at the forefront of integrating these groundbreaking tools with biomedical research. Using data and computation to better understand what biology is doing now and what it may do in the future,…
Tech’s Got Talent
Crest Industries enjoys fruitful partnership with Louisiana Tech Founded in 1958, Crest Industries is the parent company for a family of businesses specializing in electric power delivery, industrial services, distribution, specialty chemicals, and natural resources. For decades, Crest has grown and evolved by embracing new ideas, seeking continuous improvement, and rising to challenges. At its…
Precision Under Pressure
Tess Gardner’s balancing of her Bulldog life is a masterclass in hard work and high-speed problem solving There is a distinct contrast between the focused silence of Louisiana Tech’s new Security Operations Center and the roar of Joe Aillet Stadium on a Saturday night. Tess Gardner lives for both. In the dim light of the…
Research Journals Winter 2026
The 1894 Magazine celebrates the groundbreaking work of our faculty and students, whose dedication to research and innovation enriches our communities at large. From cutting-edge advancements in science and engineering to impactful studies in social sciences and humanities, their efforts exemplify the commitment to excellence that defines Louisiana Tech. This is not a complete listing of research…
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