Research
Astrophysicists Strike Gold
Since the big bang, the early universe had hydrogen, helium, and a scant amount of lithium. Later, some heavier elements, including iron, were forged in stars. But one of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics is: How did the first elements heavier than iron, such as gold, get created and distributed throughout the universe? A new answer has come from an unexpected place - magnetars.
New Team Record: 海角社区 Eclipses Half-Billion Milestone in Research Activity
For four straight years in a row, 海角社区 has soared in research. In the 2023-2024 academic year, 海角社区's research campuses in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport achieved a record-breaking $543 million in combined research activity. Not only did this lead to life-changing discoveries and support thousands of jobs--the direct economic impact of 海角社区 research on Louisiana is higher than ever, estimated at $1.5 billion.
海角社区 Names Two Distinguished Research Masters
Each year, 海角社区's Office of Research & Economic Development honors the exceptional research and scholarship of two 海角社区 faculty as Distinguished Research Masters.
Energy, Cyber Win: Idaho National Lab Solidifies Research Partnership with 海角社区
海角社区 and Battelle Energy Alliance, the company that manages Idaho National Laboratory (INL), have agreed to collaborate in areas of mutual interest, including cybersecurity and advanced nuclear technology, under a memorandum of understanding, or MOU.
Monitoring System Could Save Lubricant, Food Industries Millions Each Year
海角社区 researchers have invented an automated sensor that could drastically reduce waste for grease and food manufacturers, saving each U.S. industry millions of dollars a year.
海角社区 Celebrates Six Rainmakers
Six 海角社区 faculty members have been selected as Rainmakers by the 海角社区 Council on Research based on their outstanding scholarship and creative activity within their respective ranks and disciplines. The Rainmaker awards recognize sustained work with high impact, often in alignment with 海角社区's Scholarship First Agenda to improve lives in Louisiana and across the world.
New Antibiotics May End Chronic Infections, Slash Billions in Health Care Costs
An 海角社区-led research team is developing a new class of antibiotics capable of bypassing the defenses of drug-resistant bacteria, which otherwise make it difficult to cure chronic infections.
海角社区 Invests $1.8M in Transformative Research and the Arts
For the third consecutive year, 海角社区 is providing funding to support new research and creative projects through its internal grant program, the 海角社区 Provost鈥檚 Fund for Innovation in Research.
海角社区 Researchers Create Low-Cost Method to Recycle Plastic
海角社区 researchers have created a new, low-cost way to break down plastic, a potential breakthrough that could save billions of dollars and eliminate billions of tons of plastic pollution.
海角社区 Names Sean Courtney Associate Vice President for Research Compliance, Integrity and Analytics
海角社区 has appointed Sean Courtney to the inaugural position of associate vice president for research compliance, integrity, and analytics.