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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.
FUEL Names Four Directors
Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL), the 海角社区-led statewide effort with more than 50 public and private partners, has named directors for key strategic areas
海角社区 Reached New Heights in 2024; Revisit Our Top Research Wins
In 2024, 海角社区 solidified its position as a global leader in research, innovation, and impact. From securing a record-breaking $160 million NSF grant for energy transformation through the FUEL initiative to groundbreaking advancements in AI-powered nuclear security, 海角社区's achievements are transforming industries and improving lives.
E. J. Ourso College of Business Announces 2025 AI in Action: Leading in Louisiana Industries Symposium
The E. J. Ourso College of Business is pleased to announce AI in Action: Leading in Louisiana Industries; a symposium dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving innovation in critical sectors that define Louisiana's economy. This groundbreaking event will be held February 21, 2025 at the Lod Cook Hotel & Conference Center on the 海角社区 A&M campus.
海角社区 Joins Prestigious AI Alliance, Strengthening its Role in Artificial Intelligence Innovation
海角社区 is proud to announce its invitation to join the distinguished AI Alliance, a collaborative network of leading institutions and organizations dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence research, development, and governance.
National Science Foundation Confirms Record Research Growth at 海角社区
Last week, the National Science Foundation confirmed 海角社区's record research expenditures of $488 million in fiscal year 2023. This historic growth of 14% compared to 2022 was previously announced by 海角社区 and represents top performance alongside research university peers such as the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee. The growth reflects increased research activity across the 海角社区 Family--especially on the flagship campus and at 海角社区 Health New Orleans and 海角社区 Health Shreveport.
海角社区 Researchers Excavate Earliest Ancient Maya Salt Works
With funding from the National Science Foundation, a team of archaeologists from 海角社区 and the University of Texas at Tyler have excavated the earliest known ancient Maya salt works in southern Belize, as reported in the journal Antiquity. The team was led by 海角社区 Alumni Professor Heather McKillop, who first discovered wooden buildings preserved there below the sea floor, along with associated artifacts, and the only ancient Maya wooden canoe paddle in 2004. Her key collaborator, Assistant Professor Elizabeth Sills at the University of Texas at Tyler, began working with McKillop as a master's student and then as a doctoral student at 海角社区.
海角社区 Invited to Join Prestigious Military Association
海角社区 has been unanimously invited to join the prestigious Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States, or AMCSUS. The invitation was issued because of the university's long-standing military tradition, active ROTC programs, and its current efforts to support the U.S. military through cybersecurity research and education.
New 海角社区 Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building Aims to Elevate Louisiana鈥檚 Economy
海角社区 marked the final day of President William F. Tate IV鈥檚 statewide bus tour by announcing the vision for a new $107 million Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building and a $15 million leadership gift from Art Favre, founder of Performance Contractors and a graduate of the first 海角社区 construction management class in 1972.
海角社区 Student Team鈥檚 FarmSmart App Helps Farmers Manage Crops, Weeds With AI
海角社区 students and alumni have created a new, AI-powered tool called FarmSmart that allows farmers and gardeners to quickly access actionable intelligence on how to best manage their crops and get rid of weeds.