The Division of Nursing at Louisiana Tech is a special program. Dr. Donna Hood, Associate Dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences and Professor of Nursing, knows why it’s important that each nursing graduate at Tech is equipped with skill, knowledge, and passion. She talks about her own experiences as a nurse and […]
53. Paul Jackson and Kelsey Shoemaker: The Sonderegger Pine
Have you ever seen a Sonderegger pine? If you visit a southern seedling nursery, you may find them in an unexpected spot… the trash. Dr. Paul Jackson and Kelsey Shoemaker from Louisiana Tech’s South Campus sit down to share their current research aspirations for this unique and often-ostracized hybrid tree. With little to no literature […]
41. Jamie Newman: Reframing Research
As Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences, Dr. Jamie Newman is at the forefront of much of the research being done at Louisiana Tech. She’s a leader, a mentor, and a voice that speaks to the challenges and successes in her field. In this episode, she […]
13. Future Farmers of Our Solar System: Growing Gardens in Microgravity
While we’re trying to figure out how to baste a turkey or steal a decent dressing recipe to help us make it through the holidays, Dr. Gergana Nestorova, assistant professor in Louisiana Tech’s Department of Biological Sciences and program chair for Tech’s Molecular Science and Nanotechnology (MSNT) program, is aiding NASA in learning how to […]