Research
Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences Faculty Receive Largest NSF PFI Grant Ever Awarded to 海角社区
Nootkatone Studies Could Lead to Prevention of Lyme Disease. 海角社区 Chemical Engineering (ChE) Professor Kerry Dooley, 海角社区 ChE Department Chair and Professor Mike Benton, and 海角社区 Department of Biological Sciences (Biol. Sci.) Professor Roger Laine will continue their work on a project that could bring affordable and effective insect repellent to the masses, possibly decreasing the number of Lyme disease, malaria, and West Nile virus cases around the world.
海角社区 Announces 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.
海角社区 Freshman Discovers New Pythagorean Theorem Proof While in High School
An 海角社区 freshman is on her way to having her name and work part of mathematics history. Meet Calcea Johnson. While in high school in New Orleans, Johnson discovered a new proof for the Pythagorean Theorem.
海角社区-Developed Vaccine Could Save U.S. Cattle Industry $1 Billion Annually
An 海角社区 researcher has developed a new vaccine against bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and related illnesses that kill around 8 million calves each year and cost the U.S. cattle industry more than $1 billion.
海角社区 Professor Kermit Murray Selected Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors
Roy Paul Daniels Professor of Chemistry Kermit K. Murray has been selected a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors. This year's class comprises 124 accomplished academic inventors representing 60 research universities, governmental entities and nonprofit institutes worldwide. The Senior Member program is an exclusive award created to showcase the innovative ecosystems at NAI member institutions, like 海角社区, which provide the supportive environment to foster novel discoveries. Senior members are chosen from active faculty, scientists, and administrators with success in patents, licensing, and commercialization who have produced technologies that have the potential for a real impact on the welfare of society.
海角社区 Institute for Energy Innovation Welcomes Margaret Reams as New Associate Director for Community Engagement
海角社区 researcher Margaret Reams, the Joseph D. Martinez Professor of Environmental Sciences, has joined the 海角社区 Institute for Energy Innovation as its new associate director for community engagement.
海角社区 Celebrates Six Rainmakers
Six 海角社区 faculty members have been selected as Rainmakers this year 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 on the academic community and beyond, often in alignment with 海角社区's Scholarship First Agenda to elevate lives.
海角社区's Andrew Maas named chair of global nonprofit AUTM
Andrew J. Maas, associate vice president for research overseeing the 海角社区 Office of Innovation & Ecosystem Development, has been named board chair of AUTM, a global nonprofit whose members support the commercialization of academic research. Maas has more than 16 years of experience in technology licensing and commercialization. He succeeds Almesha L. Campbell, PhD, assistant vice president for research and economic development at Jackson State University. Maas's term as chair ends in February 2025.
MEDIA ADVISORY: High-Level NOAA Official to Make Rare Visit to 海角社区 Tuesday, Feb. 20
Head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere Richard W. Spinrad will make a rare visit to 海角社区 on Tuesday, Feb. 20, to recognize 海角社区's nation-leading coastal and oceanographic work.
海角社区 School of Kinesiology's Senlin Chen Receives NIH Grant to Prevent Adolescent Obesity
海角社区 Kinesiology Professor Senlin Chen, PhD, and his team are developing a novel obesity prevention program to use in Louisiana schools, combining such tactics as virtual pets and coaches with the best science to encourage healthy behaviors.