It’s human nature for us to say, “I won’t believe it until I see it.” It worked the other way around for Louisiana Tech’s Dr. Edward Bell. The director of the Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness, Edward didn’t believe he had much of a future after becoming blind; he couldn’t see one. But […]
7. Devonia Love-Vaughn: Our Human Statue of Liberty
Devonia Love-Vaughn has arms long enough to reach you, encourage you, and gently push you toward positive change. With a background in social work and in higher education, Devonia has been dedicated to giving children and young adults the space and resources they need to grow. As the newly appointed Dean of Inclusion Initiatives and […]
6. Louis Zmich: The Art of the Sale
Each of us buys and sells, in some way, most every day. Social distancing has changed the way we interact with each other, including the way we buy and sell products. This interview was produced before the mid-March quarantine began, but the topic – the who, what, when, where, and why of sales – is […]
5. Walter Buboltz: Sleep Tight, Sleep Right
How well do you sleep? In this episode, Dr. Walter Buboltz, a psychology professor, talks about sleep hygiene – ways we can increase the quality of our sleep. He explains how some of our daily habits have more of an effect than we realize. Listen to this episode, get better sleep, and stay healthy! Website: 1894.latech.edu/beyond/ […]
4. Special Episode – Ramu Ramachandran: The Chemistry of Success
Chief Research and Innovation Officer Dr. Davy Norris interviews Dr. Ramu Ramachandran, Associate Vice President for Research, the Dean of the Graduate School, the Director of the Institute for Micromanufacturing, and a T. L. James Eminent Scholar Chair Professor. A series of accidents, both literal and figurative, led Ramu to computational chemistry and Louisiana Tech. […]
3. Karl Puljak: When Spaces Are More Than Just Places
With purpose and passion, architects both tie us together and give us some space. As a professor of architecture, Karl teaches his students to design spaces that go beyond their practical purposes to also support the creation of meaningful experiences. As the director of the School of Design, he hopes to facilitate collaboration between his […]