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 […]
Turning Data into Decisions
Economic data is everywhere, but making sense of it, and using it to guide decisions, is challenging. The Center for Economic Research (CER), housed in the College of Business, helps by transforming complex economic information into clear, practical analysis that supports decision-makers, strengthens communities, informs policy, and prepares students for data-driven careers. The Center serves […]
From Classroom to Career
Louisiana Tech is committed to transformative engineering education In Bogard Hall, a $1.4 million investment in the building has transformed the space for students, faculty, and staff. Renovated lab spaces hum with activity as students test materials, analyze systems, and collaborate on real-world engineering challenges. Students in Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Technology (CET) gain […]
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, […]
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 […]






