The great thing about psychology is that there are so many different flavors. At least, that’s what Dr. Mary Margaret Livingston says about the field she has built her career around. Livingston has worked at Louisiana Tech University for 49 years as a professor in the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, but the psychological […]
Her Place in the Field
Women Redefining Ag Education As Kylee Triche guided students to their respective contest rooms for the Louisiana FFA Area I Leadership Development Events, she paused to give one nervous student a pep talk before delivering her speech about the Gulf Coast. A sense of calm settled on the student’s face, and in that brief moment, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Braille Without Barriers
Ruston natives are aware of the blind community within the small town, thanks to the Louisiana Center for the Blind located in the heart of its historic downtown. What many do not realize is that just down the road, there’s an institute in Louisiana Tech University’s College of Education and Human Sciences that is transforming […]
Adding Insight to Injury
Every day, nearly 600 people experience traumatic brain injuries (TBI), whether it’s a football player that takes a hit, a soldier caught in a blast, or a driver injured in a collision. Enter Dr. Teresa Murray: she and her students are combating TBI one barrier at a time. Murray, academic director of Biomedical and Chemical […]