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 […]
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 […]