Office of Research & Economic Development

LSU celebrates eclipsing the half-billion milestone in research activity, three new AAAS fellows, astrophysicists striking gold, a new way to fight cancer with fruit, and more.

Learn about LSU’s growing partnership with national labs, a new class of antibiotics that starve bacteria of iron, and a new patent that helps make perfect grease every time. Also, meet our new National Academy of Inventors fellow and hear LSU researchers speak out on the value of funding science.

Did you know a good egg can remain a good egg for twice as long if coated with water-soluble chitosan, a natural substance derived from the shells of Louisiana shrimp, crab, and crawfish? Also, learn how LSU researchers are transforming dementia care in rural Louisiana and studying shipwrecks to learn about underwater landslides.

LSU makes Louisiana powerful. In this issue, explore six team wins that bring more energy to the state, from cybersecurity for oil and gas operations, to making essential products from CO2, to transforming agricultural waste into liquid fuels for transportation.

Research is everywhere, and lives depend on it. In this issue, explore five projects based on LSU research and service to the state. From helping kids in crisis to improving dementia care, LSU improves lives.

Walking into uncharted territory takes preparation, commitment, and guts. In this issue, meet five LSU students who are first on the field in research and service to Louisiana. From agriculture to energy to health, the statewide university develops leaders in every field.