It was almost accidental that Dr. Jane Jacob found her calling in the field of psychology. In this episode, she recounts her days growing up in India and the Middle East before a move to the U.S. and talks about the educational path that led her to a doctorate degree and a role as a […]
44. Cathi Cox-Boniol: The E in STEM Stands for Elvis
Cathi Cox-Boniol is a Louisiana Tech legacy who pours her heart and soul into the University. She’s the Director of the Region 8 LaSTEM Center, part of a group of partners across north Louisiana focused on meeting the critical need for science, technology, engineering, and math learning and job skills in our region. She talks […]
33. Todd Castleberry and Meredith Fisher: Good Health and Gratitude
Teddy Allen sits down with Dr. Todd Castleberry and kinesiology student Meredith Fisher on this Thanksgiving week episode. They talk about how their research is helping those who protect our community to be healthier and how our Department of Kinesiology is always on the go. Meredith discusses her background in musical theater and her life […]
17. Michael Ternes: The Gift of Hope
Got hope? If you do, how would you define it? Dr. Michael Ternes, an assistant professor of psychology here at Louisiana Tech University, introduces us to Charles Snider’s Hope Theory. According to the theory, hope is an active process that, unfortunately, we too often use in a passive way. When we say, “Hope you have […]
Endowed professorships pave the way for STEM education excellence
Two STEM educators receive endowed professorships that will elevate Louisiana Tech’s STEM education and preparation programs.
14. Libby Manning: The Joy of Learning
If you ask Libby Manning what she’s been reading, be prepared to stick around a while. When she was 10, her little sister was the only 3-year-old in town who understood phonics, all thanks to “playing school” in the garage. Teaching is part of what Dr. Libby Manning, an associate professor in the College of […]